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N.M. Stat. § 74-9-19 — NM Code / Chapter 74 / Article 9 / Section 74-9-19
§ 74-9-19. Specific program; procurement of recycled supplies and materials
Status: in_force

A. The state purchasing agent and each central purchasing office, as defined in the Procurement Code, shall establish specifications, policies and practices that assure whenever supplies and materials that are composed in whole or in part of recycled materials are available for purchase and are shown by the seller, supplier or manufacturer to be equal in quality and are offered at a price not more than five percent higher than that of the supplies and materials not composed in whole or in part of recycled materials, the state purchasing agent and each central purchasing office shall purchase those supplies and materials composed in whole or in part of recycled materials.

B. In writing the specifications required under this section, the state purchasing agent and each central purchasing office shall incorporate requirements for the purchase of products made from recycled materials if their use is technically and economically feasible. The specifications shall include requirements for the purchase of the following materials:

(1) paper and paper products;

(2) plastic and plastic products;

(3) glass and glass products;

(4) motor oil and lubricants;

(5) construction materials, including insulating materials and paving materials;

(6) furnishings, including rugs, carpets and furniture;

(7) highway equipment, including signs, signposts, reflectors, guardrails, lane dividers and barricades; and

(8) compost.
N.M. Stat. § 27-5-1 — NM Code / Chapter 27 / Article 5 / Section 27-5-1
§ 27-5-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Chapter 27, Article 5 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Indigent Hospital and County Health Care Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 9-14-2 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 14 / Section 9-14-2
§ 9-14-2. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Executive Planning Act is to achieve a coordinated and effective planning mechanism by which the executive branch will foster implementation of a comprehensive planning effort for the state of New Mexico through consolidation of the strategic planning effort for the state within the office of the chief executive, and through consolidation of the administrative aspects of state planning efforts within concerned executive agencies.
N.M. Stat. § 39-3-4 — NM Code / Chapter 39 / Article 3 / Section 39-3-4
§ 39-3-4. Interlocutory order appeals from district court
Status: in_force

A. In any civil action or special statutory proceeding in the district court, when the district judge makes an interlocutory order or decision which does not practically dispose of the merits of the action and he believes the order or decision involves a controlling question of law as to which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and that an immediate appeal from the order or decision may materially advance the ultimate termination of the litigation, he shall so state in writing in the order or decision.

B. The supreme court or court of appeals has jurisdiction over an appeal from such an interlocutory order or decision, as appellate jurisdiction may be vested in those courts. Within fifteen days after entry of the order or decision, any party aggrieved may file with the clerk of the supreme court or court of appeals an application for an order allowing an appeal, accompanied by a copy of the interlocutory order or decision.

C. Application under this section for an order allowing appeal does not stay proceedings in the district court unless so ordered by the district judge or a judge or justice of the court to which application is made.
N.M. Stat. § 7-8A-8 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 8A / Section 7-8A-8
§ 7-8A-8. Payment or delivery of abandoned property
Status: in_force

(a) Except for property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository, upon filing the report required by Section 7 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995) , the holder of property presumed abandoned shall pay, deliver, or cause to be paid or delivered to the administrator the property described in the report as unclaimed, but if the property is an automatically renewable deposit, and a penalty or forfeiture in the payment of interest would result, the time for compliance is extended until a penalty or forfeiture would no longer result. Tangible property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository may not be delivered to the administrator until one hundred twenty days after filing the report required by Section 7 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995) .

(b) If the property reported to the administrator is a security or security entitlement under Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code, 2 the administrator is an appropriate person to make an indorsement, instruction, or entitlement order on behalf of the apparent owner to invoke the duty of the issuer or its transfer agent or the securities intermediary to transfer or dispose of the security or the security entitlement in accordance with Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(c) If the holder of property reported to the administrator is the issuer of a certificated security, the administrator has the right to obtain a replacement certificate pursuant to Section 55-8-405 NMSA 1978 , but an indemnity bond is not required.

(d) An issuer, the holder, and any transfer agent or other person acting pursuant to the instructions of and on behalf of the issuer or holder in accordance with this section is not liable to the apparent owner and must be indemnified against claims of any person in accordance with Section 10 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995) .
N.M. Stat. § 10-4-3 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 4 / Section 10-4-3
§ 10-4-3. Grand jury accusation
Status: in_force

An accusation in writing against any officer belonging to the class of officers mentioned in Section 10-4-1 NMSA 1978 , charging any of the matters mentioned in this chapter as sufficient ground for removal, may be presented by the grand jury to the district court of the county in or for which the officer accused is elected.
N.M. Stat. § 58-27-7 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 27 / Section 58-27-7
§ 58-27-7. Executive committee of the authority
Status: in_force

The chairman and four other authority voting members appointed by him shall constitute the border authority executive committee. The committee shall have such powers and duties as delegated to it by the authority. The executive director of the authority shall be a nonvoting member of the executive committee.
N.M. Stat. § 1-11-5 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 11 / Section 1-11-5
§ 1-11-5. Voting device; preparation; certification
Status: in_force

A. Forty-two days before the election, the county clerk may begin to prepare, inspect, certify and seal electronic voting machines that are to be used in the election, and such preparation, inspection, certification and sealing shall continue until all machines are prepared, inspected, certified and sealed. The process of preparing, inspecting, certifying and sealing electronic voting machines shall be open to observation by the public.

B. The county clerk shall certify to the secretary of state and the county chair of each political party represented on the ballot the type and serial number of each voting machine to be used.
N.M. Stat. § 21-1-26.10 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 1 / Section 21-1-26.10
§ 21-1-26.10. Higher education department; plan for funding significant post-secondary educational infrastructure needs
Status: in_force

The higher education department, in conjunction with the governing bodies of the post-secondary educational institutions and other state educational institutions confirmed in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico , shall develop and approve a five-year plan for funding the infrastructure renovation and expansion projects designated by the department as the highest priority of significant needs. The department shall determine the projects and amounts to be funded, with a timetable for the projects and amounts to be funded each year over the five-year period, subject to review and comment by the educational institutions and subject to appropriations.
N.M. Stat. § 58-19-5 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 19 / Section 58-19-5
§ 58-19-5. Investigations; complaints; examinations; fees
Status: in_force

A. The director has the power to make such investigations as he deems necessary and, to the extent necessary for this purpose, may examine any licensee or any other person and has the power to compel the production of all relevant books, records, accounts and documents.

B. Any retail buyer having reason to believe that the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act relating to his retail installment contract has been violated may file with the director a written complaint setting forth the details of the alleged violation; and the director, upon receipt of the complaint, may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters and contracts of the licensee and of the retail seller involved.

C. As a fee for conducting any examination or investigation pursuant to this section, a sales finance company shall pay to the director the costs of such examination or investigation, as determined by the director.
N.M. Stat. § 22-2-8.11 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 2 / Section 22-2-8.11
§ 22-2-8.11. High school curricula and end-of-course tests; alignment
Status: in_force

High school curricula and end-of-course tests shall be aligned with the placement tests administered by two- and four-year public educational institutions in New Mexico.

The department of education [public education department] shall collaborate with the commission on higher education in aligning high school curricula and end-of-course tests with the placement tests.
N.M. Stat. § 60-1A-18 — NM Code / Chapter 60 / Article 1A / Section 60-1A-18
§ 60-1A-18. Daily pari-mutuel tax; imposed; rate
Status: in_force

A. The “daily pari-mutuel tax” is imposed on a racetrack licensee that offers pari-mutuel wagering at the racetrack licensee's licensed premises and shall be remitted to the taxation and revenue department for deposit in the general fund.

B. The daily pari-mutuel tax imposed on class A racetrack licensees pursuant to this section shall be:

(1) for each racing day a class A racetrack licensee offers pari-mutuel wagering on live on-track horse races, six hundred fifty dollars ($650); provided, however, that a class A racetrack licensee shall deduct from the six hundred fifty dollars ($650) and remit to the municipality in which the racetrack licensee is located one hundred fifty dollars ($150) if the racetrack licensee is located in a municipality having a population according to the 2000 federal decennial census of:

(a) less than six thousand located in a county with a population of more than ten thousand but less than fifteen thousand; or

(b) more than eight thousand but less than ten thousand located in a county with a population of more than one hundred thousand but less than one hundred fifty thousand; and

(2) for each day a class A racetrack licensee offers no pari-mutuel wagering on live on-track horse races and offers solely pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races pursuant to the Horse Racing Act, one-eighth percent of the racetrack licensee's gross daily handle, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per racing day.

C. The daily pari-mutuel tax imposed on a class B racetrack licensee pursuant to this section shall be:

(1) for each racing day a class B racetrack licensee offers pari-mutuel wagering on live on-track horse races, one-eighth percent of the racetrack licensee's gross daily handle, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per racing day; and

(2) for each day a class B racetrack licensee offers no pari-mutuel wagering on live on-track horse races and offers solely pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races pursuant to the Horse Racing Act, one-eighth percent of the class B racetrack licensee's gross daily handle, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per racing day.
N.M. Stat. § 36-1A-8 — NM Code / Chapter 36 / Article 1A / Section 36-1A-8
§ 36-1A-8. Rules; adoption; coverage
Status: in_force

A. Personnel rules shall be promulgated by the district attorneys and shall be effective when filed as required by law.

B. The personnel rules of the district attorneys shall include provisions governing:

(1) a classification plan for all positions;

(2) a compensation plan for all positions;

(3) a reasonable period of probation during which a probationary employee may be discharged, demoted or transferred without benefit of hearing;

(4) hours of work requirements and holiday, overtime and leave policies;

(5) the evaluation of performance of employees for the purpose of improving staff effectiveness;

(6) any reduction in force needed due to lack of funds or work, abolition of a position, material change in duties or reorganization;

(7) promotions or transfers, which shall give appropriate consideration to the applicant's qualifications, skills, job performance and duties;

(8) a disciplinary procedure, which shall provide for an equitable response to infractions of rules or work performance standards; and

(9) an appeal process to review a disciplinary action solely involving suspension, demotion or termination.
N.M. Stat. § 53-19-7 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 19 / Section 53-19-7
§ 53-19-7. Formation
Status: in_force

One or more persons may form a limited liability company by filing articles of organization with the commission [secretary of state]. The person or persons forming the limited liability company need not be members of the limited liability company. One or more persons may own and operate the limited liability company. A single member limited liability company formed prior to July 1, 1999 is a lawful entity.
N.M. Stat. § 4-59-7 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 59 / Section 4-59-7
§ 4-59-7. Requirements respecting lease
Status: in_force

Prior to the leasing of any project, the commission must determine and find the following:

A. the amount necessary in each year to pay the principal of and the interest on the bonds proposed to be issued to finance such project; and

B. the amount necessary to be paid each year into any reserve funds which the commission may deem it advisable to establish in connection with the retirement of the proposed bonds and the maintenance of the project; and unless the terms under which the project is to be leased provide that the lessee shall maintain the project and carry all proper insurance with respect to it, the estimated cost of maintaining the project in good repair and keeping it properly insured. The determinations and findings of the commission required to be made in this subsection shall be set forth in the proceedings under which the proposed bonds are to be issued, and, prior to the issuance of such bonds, the county shall lease or sell the project to a lessee or purchaser under an agreement conditioned upon completion of the project and providing for payment to the county of such rentals or payments as, upon the basis of such determinations and findings, will be sufficient:

(1) to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds issued to finance the project;

(2) to build up and maintain any reserve deemed by the commission to be advisable in connection with the project; and

(3) to pay the costs of maintaining the project in good repair and keeping it properly insured, unless the agreement of lease obligates the lessee to pay for the maintenance and insurance of the project.
N.M. Stat. § 22-19-3 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 19 / Section 22-19-3
§ 22-19-3. Income projects
Status: in_force

A local school board may borrow money to finance income projects of the school district pursuant to the School Revenue Bond Act.
N.M. Stat. § 53-7B-5 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 7B / Section 53-7B-5
§ 53-7B-5. Research applications center; powers
Status: in_force

As directed by the board, the research applications center may:

A. acquire, by lease or purchase, the land, buildings, facilities, improvements and equipment necessary to achieve the purposes of the New Mexico Research Applications Act;

B. lease to any person any part or all of the land, buildings, facilities, improvements and equipment acquired pursuant to Subsection A of this section;

C. enter into contracts, joint powers agreements, memoranda of understanding and other agreements with public and private entities in order to carry out the purposes of the New Mexico Research Applications Act;

D. incur liabilities or borrow money at rates of interest that the research applications center may determine; provided that:

(1) any debt incurred shall be payable solely from the money available to the research applications center and does not create an obligation or indebtedness of the state within the meaning of any constitutional provision;

(2) no breach of any contractual obligation incurred pursuant to the New Mexico Research Applications Act shall impose a pecuniary liability or a charge upon the general credit or taxing power of the state, and any debt incurred is not a general obligation for which the state's full faith and credit is pledged; and

(3) the research applications center shall not incur any debt greater than one million dollars ($1,000,000) or for a term longer than eight months without the prior approval of the state board of finance;

E. enter into business arrangements to carry out technological innovations with one or more business entities, governmental entities, universities, private foundations, national laboratories or other persons;

F. otherwise conduct, sponsor, finance and contract as necessary to further technological innovations;

G. purchase, take, receive or otherwise acquire; own; hold; dispose of; use; or otherwise deal in and with property, including an interest in or ownership of intangible personal property, intellectual property or technological innovations;

H. sell, convey, pledge, exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose of its assets and properties for consideration upon terms and conditions that the board shall determine;

I. solicit, receive and administer grants, contracts and gifts from federal, state and private sources;

J. invest and reinvest its funds;

K. employ officers and employees that it deems necessary, set their compensation and prescribe their duties;

L. enter into agreements with insurance carriers to insure against any loss in connection with its operations;

M. authorize retirement programs and other benefits for salaried officers and employees;

N. create such enterprise funds, revolving funds or other financial arrangements as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the New Mexico Research Applications Act; and

O. enter into license agreements and contracts involving intellectual property and technological innovations, including agreements for patents, copyrights, franchises and trademarks.
N.M. Stat. § 7-8A-13 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 8A / Section 7-8A-13
§ 7-8A-13. Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the administrator shall promptly deposit in the tax administration suspense fund for distribution pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Administration Act all money received under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995), including the proceeds from the sale of abandoned property under Section 7-8A-12 NMSA 1978 . The administrator shall retain in the unclaimed property fund at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the purposes of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995), from which the administrator shall pay claims duly allowed. The administrator shall record the name and last known address of each person appearing from the holders' reports to be entitled to the property and the name and last known address of each insured person or annuitant and beneficiary and with respect to each policy or annuity listed in the report of an insurance company, its number, the name of the company and the amount due.

B. Before making a deposit to the tax administration suspense fund, the administrator may deduct:

(1) expenses of sale of abandoned property;

(2) costs of mailing and publication in connection with abandoned property;

(3) reasonable service charges; and

(4) expenses incurred in examining records of holders of property and in collecting the property from those holders.
N.M. Stat. § 24-10-2 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 10 / Section 24-10-2
§ 24-10-2. Consent for emergency attention by person in loco parentis
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, in cases of emergency in which a minor is in need of immediate hospitalization, medical attention or surgery and the parents of the minor cannot be located for the purpose of consenting thereto, after reasonable efforts have been made under the circumstances, consent for the emergency attention may be given by any person standing in loco parentis to the minor.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-41-37 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 41 / Section 59A-41-37
§ 59A-41-37. Exemption from filing fees
Status: in_force

The superintendent shall not be required to pay any fee to any public officer in this state for filing, recording, issuing a transcript or certificate or authenticating any paper or instrument pertaining to the exercise by the superintendent of any of the powers or duties conferred upon him under this article, whether or not such paper or instrument be executed by the superintendent or his deputies, employees or attorneys of record and whether or not it is connected with the commencement of an action or proceeding by or against the superintendent, or with the subsequent conduct of such an action or proceeding.
N.M. Stat. § 21-23B-3 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 23B / Section 21-23B-3
§ 21-23B-3. Interstate distance education program; agreement
Status: in_force

A. The department shall establish a program for facilitating:

(1) the receipt of distance education by students in the state; and

(2) the provision of distance education by participating post-secondary educational institutions to students in other states.

B. In furtherance of the provisions of Subsection A of this section, the department may enter into:

(1) an agreement for the western interstate commission for higher education to administer and the state to participate in a state authorization reciprocity agreement; or

(2) a reciprocal agreement with another state for the:

(a) receipt by students in the state of distance education from the other state's institutions that provide higher education instruction and are approved for participation in the reciprocal agreement by the appropriate agency of the other state; and

(b) provision of distance education by participating post-secondary educational institutions to students in the other state.

C. The department may terminate an agreement entered into pursuant to Subsection B of this section pursuant to the provisions of that agreement or department rule.