Nothing in this act [19-2-2 to 19-2-4 NMSA 1978] shall be construed to prevent or impair any transfer of legislative jurisdiction to this state occurring by operation of law.
Provided that the provisions of the preceding two sections [19-2-2, 19-2-3 NMSA 1978] shall be applicable to any change in the jurisdiction ceded under the provisions contained in Section 19-2-6 through 19-2-11 NMSA 1978.
NMS § 19-2-4