The department shall inform each operator of a production unit as to the identification number or symbol assigned to such production unit. Such number or symbol may be changed or revised and information regarding such change or revision shall likewise be given the operator. In the creation of a new production unit or in the event of a change of ownership or revision in a production unit, the operator may request the department to assign a new identification number or symbol, and the department shall notify the operator of the identification number or symbol to be used.
NMS § 7-1-12.2