Declarations heretofore filed in substantial compliance with Section 5 [72-12-5 NMSA 1978] hereof shall be recognized as of the same force and effect as if filed after the taking effect of this act [72-12-1 to 72-12-10 NMSA 1978].
History: Laws 1931, ch. 131, § 6; 1941 Comp., § 77-1106; 1953 Comp., § 75-11-6.