[Effect of provisions on powers of oil conservation

commission and commissioner of public lands.] Nothing herein [19-10-45 to 19-10-48 NMSA 1978] contained shall be held to modify in any manner the power of the oil conservation commission under laws now existing or hereafter enacted with respect to the proration, and conservation of oil or gas and the prevention of waste, nor as limiting in any manner the power and the authority of the commissioner of public lands now existing or hereafter vested in him. History: 1941 Comp., § 8-1141, enacted by Laws 1943, ch. 88, § 4; 1953 Comp., § 7- 11-42.