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N.M. Stat. § 22-14-11.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 14 / Section 22-14-11.1
§ 22-14-11.1. Third party liability
Status: in_force

A. The vocational rehabilitation division shall make reasonable efforts to ascertain any legal liability of third parties who are or may be liable to pay all or part of the cost of rehabilitation services of an applicant or client of vocational rehabilitation.

B. When the division provides vocational rehabilitation services to qualified individuals, the division is subrogated to any right of the individual against a third party for recovery of costs incurred.
N.M. Stat. § 71-7-7 — NM Code / Chapter 71 / Article 7 / Section 71-7-7
§ 71-7-7. Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies development program
Status: in_force

A. The secretary of economic development, in collaboration with the department, shall establish a hydrogen and fuel cell technologies development program for the purpose of fostering the development of hydrogen and fuel cell-related commercialization and economic development in the state. The program shall include:

(1) establishing a public-private partnership between the state, national laboratories, nonprofit organizations and the hydrogen and fuel cell technologies industry sector to provide guidance and support for hydrogen and fuel cell initiatives;

(2) supporting activities to adopt uniform hydrogen safety codes and standards and provide education and training to communicate these codes and standards to the appropriate fire and regulatory entities;

(3) developing demonstration projects by pursuing federal funds and other available funds to augment state resources, advancing public education about hydrogen and fuel cell technology and building the necessary infrastructure to support commercial use and adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies; and

(4) coordinating and supporting research and education activities in hydrogen and fuel cells between state universities and federally funded research and development organizations in the state to promote closer cooperation and advance the state's overall capabilities and programs in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

B. The economic development department shall report on the status and progress of the hydrogen and fuel cell technologies development program to the legislative finance committee prior to each regular legislative session. The report shall include the type and amount of expenditures made pursuant to the appropriation in this section.
N.M. Stat. § 44-1-25 — NM Code / Chapter 44 / Article 1 / Section 44-1-25
§ 44-1-25. Pleading by petitioner after return; summary hearing
Status: in_force

The party brought before any such officer on the return of any writ of habeas corpus, may deny any of the material facts set forth in the return, or allege any fact to show, either that his imprisonment or detention is unlawful, or that he is entitled to his discharge, which allegations or denials shall be on oath; and thereupon such officer shall proceed in a summary way to hear such allegations and proofs as are legally produced in support of such imprisonment or detention or against the same, and to dispose of such party as justice requires.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-39-17 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 39 / Section 59A-39-17
§ 59A-39-17. Subscribers' advisory committee
Status: in_force

A. The advisory committee of a domestic reciprocal insurer exercising the subscribers' rights shall be selected under such rules as the subscribers adopt.

B. Not less than two-thirds of such committee shall be subscribers other than the attorney, or any person employed by, representing or having a financial interest in the attorney.

C. The committee shall:

(1) supervise the finances of the insurer;

(2) supervise the insurer's operations to such extent as to assure conformity with the subscribers' agreement and the power of attorney;

(3) procure the audit of the accounts and records of the insurer and of attorney at the expense of the insurer; and

(4) have such additional powers and functions as may be conferred in the subscribers' agreement.
N.M. Stat. § 24-1-9.6 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 1 / Section 24-1-9.6
§ 24-1-9.6. Sexually transmitted infections; disclosure
Status: in_force

A. A victim of a criminal offense or an alleged criminal offense who receives information pursuant to Section 24-1-9.1 or 24-1-9.2 NMSA 1978 may disclose the offender's or alleged offender's test results to the victim's health care provider as is reasonably necessary to protect the victim's health and safety or the health and safety of the victim's family or sexual partner.

B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a person who has been tested from disclosing in any way to any other person that person's own test results.
N.M. Stat. § 27-2-12.17 — NM Code / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 27-2-12.17
§ 27-2-12.17. Qualified state long-term care insurance partnership program; establishment; rulemaking
Status: in_force

A. Consistent with the federal act and subject to the appropriation and availability of federal and state funds, the secretary shall amend the state medicaid plan to establish a qualified state long-term care insurance partnership program pursuant to Section 1917(b) of the federal act. The program shall:

(1) provide incentives for an individual to obtain or maintain qualified insurance to cover the cost of long-term care; and

(2) provide a mechanism for an individual to qualify for medical assistance for institutional care or a medical assistance home- and community-based long-term care program on the basis of countable resources. Pursuant to the qualified state long-term care insurance partnership program:

(a) an individual who otherwise qualifies for medical assistance for institutional care or a medical assistance home- and community-based long-term care program shall qualify on the basis of countable resources when the individual is the beneficiary of a qualified insurance policy, insurance plan, certificate of insurance or rider; and

(b) for purposes of determining eligibility, the individual's total countable resources shall be reduced by an amount equal to the qualified insurance benefits that are made to or on behalf of the individual.

B. The secretary shall consult with the superintendent of insurance in the adoption and promulgation of rules regarding the implementation and operation of the qualified state long-term care partnership insurance program. These rules shall provide for reciprocity with respect to individuals who have purchased qualified insurance in another state participating in a qualified state long-term care insurance partnership program and shall provide that the amount of that individual's countable resources shall be disregarded with respect to that qualified insurance.

C. As used in this section:

(1) “ qualified insurance ” means an insurance policy, insurance plan, certificate of insurance or rider that the superintendent has certified as qualified long-term care partnership program insurance pursuant to Section 4 of this 2013 act; and

(2) “ rider ” means a long-term care coverage provision added to any type of insurance plan, insurance policy or certificate of insurance.
N.M. Stat. § 46-9A-8 — NM Code / Chapter 46 / Article 9A / Section 46-9A-8
§ 46-9A-8. Application to existing institutional funds
Status: repealed

The Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act applies to institutional funds existing on or established after July 1, 2009. As applied to institutional funds existing on July 1, 2009, the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act governs only decisions made or actions taken on or after July 1, 2009. Decisions made and actions taken before July 1, 2009 are governed by the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act as if that act had not been repealed.
N.M. Stat. § 22-25-8 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 25 / Section 22-25-8
§ 22-25-8. Tax to be imposed for a maximum of six years
Status: in_force

A tax imposed in a school district as a result of an election under the Public School Capital Improvements Act shall be imposed for a specified number of property tax years not exceeding six years. The local school board may discontinue, by resolution, the Public School Capital Improvements Act tax levy at the end of any property tax year. The local school board shall direct that the Public School Capital Improvements Act tax levy be decreased by the amount required for any year in which the decrease is required by operation of the rate limitation provisions of Section 7-37-7.1 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 6-9-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 9 / Section 6-9-5
§ 6-9-5. Uniformity of interpretation
Status: in_force

This act shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
N.M. Stat. § 3-66-10 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 66 / Section 3-66-10
§ 3-66-10. Liberal interpretation
Status: in_force

The Municipal Event Center Funding Act shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose.
N.M. Stat. § 30-16-30 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 30 / Article 16 / Section 30-16-30
§ 30-16-30. Dealing in credit cards of another
Status: in_force

Any person, other than the issuer, who possesses, receives, sells or transfers four or more credit cards, issued in a name or names other than his own in violation of Sections 30-16-26 or 30-16-27 or 30-16-28 or 30-16-29 NMSA 1978 is guilty of a third degree felony.
N.M. Stat. § 7-14-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 14 / Section 7-14-5
§ 7-14-5. Time of payment of tax
Status: in_force

The tax shall be paid to the department by the applicant for the certificate of title at the time of application for issuance of the certificate.
N.M. Stat. § 42-4-11 — NM Code / Chapter 42 / Article 4 / Section 42-4-11
§ 42-4-11. Judgment for plaintiff
Status: in_force

If the plaintiff prevail, the judgment shall be for the recovery of the possession, and for the damages and costs.
N.M. Stat. § 22-23A-2 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 23A / Section 22-23A-2
§ 22-23A-2. Purpose of act
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Indian Education Act is to:

A. ensure equitable and culturally relevant learning environments, educational opportunities and culturally relevant instructional materials for American Indian students enrolled in public schools;

B. ensure maintenance of native languages;

C. provide for the study, development and implementation of educational systems that positively affect the educational success of American Indian students;

D. ensure that the department of education [public education department] partners with tribes to increase tribal involvement and control over schools and the education of students located in tribal communities;

E. encourage cooperation among the educational leadership of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and the Navajo Nation to address the unique issues of educating students in Navajo communities that arise due to the location of the Navajo Nation in those states;

F. provide the means for a formal government-to-government relationship between the state and New Mexico tribes and the development of relationships with the education division of the bureau of Indian affairs and other entities that serve American Indian students;

G. provide the means for a relationship between the state and urban American Indian community members to participate in initiatives and educational decisions related to American Indian students residing in urban areas;

H. ensure that parents; tribal departments of education; community-based organizations; the department of education [public education department]; universities; and tribal, state and local policymakers work together to find ways to improve educational opportunities for American Indian students;

I. ensure that tribes are notified of all curricula development for their approval and support;

J. encourage an agreement regarding the alignment of the bureau of Indian affairs and state assessment programs so that comparable information is provided to parents and tribes; and

K. encourage and foster parental involvement in the education of Indian students.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-4-11 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 4 / Section 59A-4-11
§ 59A-4-11. Examination report; filing for public inspection; confidentiality
Status: in_force

A. When the superintendent has adopted a report of examination he shall so notify the examinee in writing and file the report for public inspection in the insurance department. If deemed advisable the superintendent may, after adoption of the report, cause the results of the examination to be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the state. The superintendent shall expedite review and adoption of the report and cause it to be filed for public inspection as soon as reasonably possible.

B. Except as expressly otherwise provided, pending, during or after examination of any insurer or other person, the superintendent shall not make public, or permit to be made public, any financial statement, report or finding affecting the status, standing or rights of the insurer or person until after the report of examination has been adopted by the superintendent, and all working papers, recorded information, documents and copies thereof produced by, obtained by or disclosed to the superintendent or any other person in the course of an examination shall remain confidential, are not subject to subpoena and may not be made public by the superintendent or any other person, except to the extent permitted by Sections 59A-4-7 and 59A-4-13 NMSA 1978 . The superintendent may grant access to the national association of insurance commissioners on condition that it agree in writing prior to receiving the information to accord it the same confidential treatment as required by this section, unless the prior written consent of the insurer or person to which it pertains has been obtained.
N.M. Stat. § 40-14-10 — NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 14 / Section 40-14-10
§ 40-14-10. Response to petition
Status: in_force

A. Any person who responds to a notice of petition for adoption shall file a verified response to the petition within the time limits set forth in Section 12 of the Adult Adoption Act.

B. The verified response shall be made pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts and, in addition, shall allege the relationship, if any, of the respondent to the adoptee.
N.M. Stat. § 6-9-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 9 / Section 6-9-2
§ 6-9-2. Facsimile signature
Status: in_force

Any authorized officer, after filing with the secretary of state his manual signature certified by him under oath, may execute or cause to be executed with a facsimile signature in lieu of his manual signature:

A. any public security, provided that at least one signature required or permitted to be placed thereon by statute, charter or the ordinance, resolution or other official action authorizing the public security shall be manually subscribed; and

B. any instrument of payment.

Upon compliance with the Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act by the authorized officer, his facsimile signature has the same legal effect as his manual signature.
N.M. Stat. § 66-12-11 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 12 / Section 66-12-11
§ 66-12-11. Prohibited operation
Status: in_force

A. A person shall not operate any motorboat or vessel or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of any person.

B. A person shall not operate any vessel, not defined as a motorboat pursuant to the provisions of the Boating While Intoxicated Act, or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate or marijuana.
N.M. Stat. § 19-8-17 — NM Code / Chapter 19 / Article 8 / Section 19-8-17
§ 19-8-17. Relinquishment of permits for conversion
Status: in_force

Any legal owner and holder of any placer prospecting permit issued by the commissioner prior to the effective date of this act, if not in default of any of the provisions thereof, may relinquish the same to the state and, upon application filed at the time of filing such relinquishment, the commissioner shall issue a lease in accordance with the provisions of this act.
N.M. Stat. § 57-26-1 — NM Code / Chapter 57 / Article 26 / Section 57-26-1
§ 57-26-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 12 of this act may be cited as the “Rental-Purchase Agreement Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 1-8-14 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 8 / Section 1-8-14
§ 1-8-14. Primary Election Law; proclamation; duties of secretary of state
Status: in_force

Upon the proclamation being filed, the secretary of state shall immediately:

A. publish the proclamation for five consecutive days in at least four daily newspapers of general circulation in the state;

B. post the proclamation and any amended proclamation on the secretary of state's web site; and

C. send an authenticated copy of the proclamation or any amended proclamation to each county clerk along with a copy of the text in an editable electronic format.
N.M. Stat. § 22-11-23 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 11 / Section 22-11-23
§ 22-11-23. Retirement eligibility; initial membership prior to July 1, 2010
Status: in_force

A. A member who was a member on June 30, 2010, or was a member at any time prior to that date and had not, on that date, been refunded all member contributions pursuant to Subsection A of Section 22-11-15 NMSA 1978 , shall be eligible for retirement benefits when:

(1) the member is any age and has twenty-five or more years of earned and allowed service credit;

(2) the member is at least sixty-five years of age and has five or more years of earned service credit; or

(3) the sum of the member's age and years of earned service credit equals at least seventy-five; provided that a member who retires pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to the benefit reductions provided in Subsection G of Section 22-11-30 NMSA 1978 .

B. A member shall be subject to the provisions of Subsection A of this section as they existed at the beginning of the member's last cumulated four quarters of earned service credit, regardless of later amendment.
N.M. Stat. § 2-7F-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 2 / Article 7F / Section 2-7F-5
§ 2-7F-5. Precincts
Status: in_force

A. Precinct designations and boundaries used in the 2021 House Redistricting Act are those precinct designations and boundaries established pursuant to the Precinct Boundary Adjustment Act and revised and approved pursuant to that act by the secretary of state as of November 30, 2021.

B. A board of county commissioners shall not create any precinct that lies in more than one representative district and shall not divide any precinct so that the divided parts of the precinct are situated in two or more representative districts. Votes cast in any general, primary or other statewide election from precincts created or divided in violation of this subsection are invalid and shall not be counted or canvassed.
N.M. Stat. § 13-4-23 — NM Code / Chapter 13 / Article 4 / Section 13-4-23
§ 13-4-23. Service where there is no designated agent
Status: in_force

The manner of procuring and serving process in any action brought pursuant to the provisions of this act when there has been, either, no designation of an agent in any such public contract, or where the agent named in such contract has died or removed from the state so that service cannot be had upon such agent, shall be as follows, to-wit: --the plaintiff, at the time of filing his complaint shall allege and set forth in his complaint or in an affidavit, to the satisfaction of the judge of the court having jurisdiction, that the defendant is one of the persons, partnerships or corporations contemplated in Section 1 of this act, with the residence of said defendant, if known, and the further fact that said defendant has no designated agent within the state. Upon such showing being made, the judge shall make an order directing that service of process be made upon the defendant by delivering two copies of the process and of the complaint and of said order to the secretary of the state of New Mexico, with instructions and directions to the secretary of the state to forward one copy of said summons, complaint or other process, together with a copy of such order of the court to said defendant by registered mail to the address shown in the complaint or affidavit, as the case may be; and that in addition to making service upon the secretary of the state, the order of the court shall also direct that a copy of the process, together with a copy of the complaint and of said order accompanied by a notice that the same has been served upon the secretary of the state, pursuant to this act, be delivered to the defendant without the state. Proof of such service shall be made by affidavit filed in said action, and service shall be deemed complete thirty days from the date such personal service is made on the defendant.
N.M. Stat. § 7-38-24 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 38 / Section 7-38-24
§ 7-38-24. Protesting values, classification, allocation of values and denial of exemption or limitation on increase in value determined by the county assessor
Status: in_force

A. A property owner may protest the value or classification determined by the county assessor for his property for property taxation purposes, the assessor's allocation of value of his property to a particular governmental unit or denial of a claim for an exemption or for a limitation on increase in value by filing a petition with the assessor. Filing a petition in accordance with this section entitles the property owner to a hearing on his protest.

B. Petitions shall:

(1) be filed with the county assessor on or before:

(a) the later of April 1 of the property tax year to which the notice applies or thirty days after the mailing by the assessor of the notice of valuation if the notice was mailed with the preceding year's tax bill in accordance with Section 7-38-20 NMSA 1978;

(b) thirty days after the mailing of a property tax bill on omitted property pursuant to Section 7-38-76 NMSA 1978; or

(c) in all other cases, thirty days after the mailing by the assessor of the notice of valuation;

(2) state the property owner's name and address and the description of the property;

(3) state why the property owner believes the value, classification, allocation of value or denial of a claim of an exemption or of a limitation on increase in value is incorrect and what he believes the correct value, classification, allocation of value or exemption to be; and

(4) state the value, classification, allocation of value or exemption that is not in controversy.

C. Upon receipt of the petition, the county assessor shall schedule a hearing before the county valuation protests board and notify the property owner by certified mail of the date, time and place that he may appear to support his petition. The notice shall be mailed at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date.

D. The county assessor may provide for an informal conference on the protest before the hearing.
N.M. Stat. § 24-10E-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 10E / Section 24-10E-2
§ 24-10E-2. Purpose of act
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Trauma System Fund Authority Act is to provide funding to sustain existing trauma centers, support the development of new trauma centers and develop a statewide trauma system.