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N.M. Stat. § 3-38-18 — NM Code / Chapter 3 / Article 38 / Section 3-38-18
§ 3-38-18. Collection of delinquencies
Status: in_force

A. The governing body of the municipality or county shall, by ordinance, provide that a vendor is liable for the payment of the proceeds of any occupancy tax that the vendor failed to remit to the municipality or county, due to his failure to collect the tax or otherwise, and shall provide for a civil penalty for any such failure in an amount equal to the greater of ten percent of the amount that was not duly remitted to the municipality or county or one hundred dollars ($100).

B. The municipality or county may bring an action in law or equity in the district court for the collection of any amounts due, including without limitation penalties thereon, interest on the unpaid principal at a rate of not exceeding one percent a month, the costs of collection and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith.
N.M. Stat. § 66-3-810 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 3 / Section 66-3-810
§ 66-3-810. Color of clearance lamps, side-marker lamps and reflectors
Status: in_force

Every bus or truck eighty inches or more in overall width shall be equipped as follows:

A. on the front: two headlamps; two amber clearance lamps, one at each side;

B. on the rear: one red tail lamp; one red or amber stop lamp; two red clearance lamps, one at each side; two red reflectors, one at each side;

C. all lighting devices and reflectors mounted on the rear of any vehicle shall display or reflect a red color, except the stop light or other signal device, which may be red, amber or yellow, and except that the light illuminating the license plate shall be white and the light emitted by a back-up lamp shall be white or amber; and

D. on each side: one amber side-marker lamp, located at or near the front; one red side-marker lamp, located at or near the rear; one amber reflector, located at or near the front; one red reflector, located at or near the rear.
N.M. Stat. § 73-12-29 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 12 / Section 73-12-29
§ 73-12-29. Manner of distribution of power or water
Status: in_force

In case the volume of water in any canal, reservoir or other works or in case the volume of power or fuel in any district shall not be sufficient to supply the continual wants of the entire district and all lands susceptible of irrigation therein, then it shall be the duty of the board of directors to distribute all available water, power or fuel upon certain or alternate days to different users or localities, as they may in their judgment think best, for the interest of all parties concerned, provided, however, that power or fuel for the production of power shall be first served to the fullest extent practicable for use in pumping of water for irrigation.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-7-2 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 7 / Section 59A-7-2
§ 59A-7-2. Life and annuity
Status: in_force

Life and annuity includes:

A. fixed annuity;

B. immediate annuity;

C. deferred annuity;

D. equity-indexed annuity;

E. endowment;

F. term life;

G. universal life;

H. whole life;

I. credit life; and

J. similar products relating to life and annuity matters.
N.M. Stat. § 24-15-12 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 15 / Section 24-15-12
§ 24-15-12. Liability of passengers
Status: in_force

Any passenger shall be liable for loss or damages resulting from violations of the duties set forth in Section 24-15-9 NMSA 1978 , and shall not be able to recover from the ski area operator for any losses or damages where the violation of duty is causally related to the loss or damage suffered.
N.M. Stat. § 24-1D-4 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 1D / Section 24-1D-4
§ 24-1D-4. Corps sites; local assistance; reimbursements
Status: in_force

The corps may require a community or practice site to pay the costs associated with providing corps health professionals in the community. The corps may allow in-kind contributions as partial or complete payment. The corps may negotiate with the community on the amount of money or in-kind services that shall be paid to the state. Money paid to the state shall be deposited in the general fund. Payback requirements and in-kind contributions shall be determined and negotiated based on formulas adopted pursuant to regulations.
N.M. Stat. § 19-7-49 — NM Code / Chapter 19 / Article 7 / Section 19-7-49
§ 19-7-49. New grazing lease; time for filing application; prior lessee preferred
Status: in_force

Every grazing lessee who desires a new lease on the same lands for a term not exceeding five years shall make and file with the commissioner his application for such new lease on or before August 1st next preceding the expiration of his existing lease; and any and all other applicants for a like lease on such land shall make and file with the commissioner their applications on or before September 1st next preceding the expiration date of such existing lease. If more than one such application to lease be filed as herein provided, one of which shall be that of the holder of the existing lease, the commissioner shall lease such land to the bona fide applicant offering the highest annual rental therefor, if to anyone; except that the commissioner, before so doing, if another bona fide applicant shall offer a higher rental than that offered by the holder of the existing lease, shall give written notice to the holder of the existing lease, immediately after September 1st next preceding the expiration of such lease, of the name and address of the applicant offering the highest annual rental and the amount of such offer, and if the holder of the existing lease, on or before September 30th next ensuing, shall meet such offer and has, in good faith, complied with all the requirements of his existing lease, the lease shall be awarded to him, if to anyone.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-6.2 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-6.2
§ 7-1-6.2. Distribution; small cities assistance fund
Status: in_force

A distribution pursuant to Section 7-1-6.1 NMSA 1978 shall be made to the small cities assistance fund in an amount equal to fifteen percent of the net receipts attributable to the compensating tax.
N.M. Stat. § 10-7E-19 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 7E / Section 10-7E-19
§ 10-7E-19. Public employers; prohibited practices
Status: in_force

A public employer or the public employer's representative shall not:

A. discriminate against a public employee with regard to terms and conditions of employment because of the employee's membership in a labor organization;

B. interfere with, restrain or coerce a public employee in the exercise of a right guaranteed pursuant to the Public Employee Bargaining Act or use public funds to influence the decision of its employees or the employees of its subcontractors regarding whether to support or oppose a labor organization that represents or seeks to represent those employees, or whether to become a member of any labor organization; provided, however, that this subsection does not apply to activities performed or expenses incurred:

(1) addressing a grievance or negotiating or administering a collective bargaining agreement;

(2) allowing a labor organization or its representatives access to the public employer's facilities or properties;

(3) performing an activity required by federal or state law or by a collective bargaining agreement;

(4) negotiating, entering into or carrying out an agreement with a labor organization;

(5) paying wages to a represented employee while the employee is performing duties if the payment is permitted under a collective bargaining agreement; or

(6) representing the public employer in a proceeding before the board or a local board or in a judicial review of that proceeding;

C. dominate or interfere in the formation, existence or administration of a labor organization;

D. discriminate in regard to hiring, tenure or a term or condition of employment in order to encourage or discourage membership in a labor organization;

E. discharge or otherwise discriminate against a public employee because the employee has signed or filed an affidavit, petition, grievance or complaint or given information or testimony pursuant to the provisions of the Public Employee Bargaining Act or because a public employee is forming, joining or choosing to be represented by a labor organization;

F. refuse to bargain collectively in good faith with the exclusive representative;

G. refuse or fail to comply with a provision of the Public Employee Bargaining Act or board rule; or

H. refuse or fail to comply with a collective bargaining agreement.
N.M. Stat. § 60-16-7 — NM Code / Chapter 60 / Article 16 / Section 60-16-7
§ 60-16-7. Violations; revocation of license; penalty
Status: in_force

A. The department may revoke a license for violations of the Pecan Buyers Licensure Act or the rules or orders promulgated pursuant to that act. The department may deny a subsequent license to a person found to be in violation of the Pecan Buyers Licensure Act.

B. A person who violates the provisions of the Pecan Buyers Licensure Act, or a rule or order promulgated under that act, after a notice to cease and desist, is guilty of a penalty assessment misdemeanor, and the penalty assessment is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

C. Each day a person remains in violation of the Pecan Buyers Licensure Act constitutes a separate offense.
N.M. Stat. § 9-9-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 9 / Section 9-9-2
§ 9-9-2. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Military Affairs Act is to transfer to the adjutant general the administration of all laws and the exercise of all functions formerly exercised by the New Mexico department of civil air patrol.
N.M. Stat. § 22-15E-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 15E / Section 22-15E-3
§ 22-15E-3. Bureau created; duties
Status: in_force

A. The “mathematics and science bureau” is created in the department. The secretary shall appoint the chief as provided in the Public Education Department Act.

B. The bureau shall:

(1) administer the provisions of the Mathematics and Science Education Act;

(2) provide staff support for and coordinate the activities of the council;

(3) work with the council to develop a statewide strategic plan for mathematics and science education in the public schools and coordinate education activities with other state agencies, the federal government, business consortia and public or private organizations or other persons;

(4) ensure that school districts' plans include goals for improving mathematics and science education aligned to the department's strategic plan;

(5) recommend funding mechanisms that support the improvement of mathematics and science education in the state, including web-based mathematics and science curricula, mentoring and web-based homework assistance;

(6) promote partnerships among public schools, higher education institutions, government, business and educational and community organizations to improve the mathematics and science education in the state;

(7) develop and evaluate curricula, instructional programs and professional development programs in mathematics and science aligned with state academic content and performance standards; and

(8) assess the outcomes of efforts to improve mathematics and science education using existing data.
N.M. Stat. § 40-4-19 — NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 4 / Section 40-4-19
§ 40-4-19. Enforcement of decree by attachment, garnishment, execution or contempt proceedings
Status: in_force

Nothing in Sections 40-4-12 through 40-4-19 NMSA 1978 shall prevent a person or persons entitled to benefits of any decree for alimony or support from enforcing the decree by attachment, garnishment, execution or contempt proceedings as is now provided by statute, except that the filing of an affidavit that the defendant has no property within the state subject to execution to satisfy the judgment shall not be a prerequisite to the issuance of a garnishment.
N.M. Stat. § 73-17-1 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 17 / Section 73-17-1
§ 73-17-1. Lands in more than one district
Status: in_force

A. The same land may be included in more than one district and be subject to the provisions of this act for each and every district in which it may be included, provided that no district shall be organized in whole or in part within the territory of a district already organized, until the court having jurisdiction of the original district shall determine, upon application, whether the purposes of this act will best be accomplished by the organization of an additional district, or whether the conditions demand that the territory proposed to be organized into an additional district shall be organized as part of the existing district. Such application shall fulfill all the requirements of a petition for a district as set forth in Section 202.

B. Upon such application being made, if the court shall determine that the organization of such territory as a part of the original district should not be ordered, then proceedings may be had before any court of competent jurisdiction for the formation of an additional district.

C. Any person whose signature has been subscribed to said application may within ten (10) days after such decision withdraw his signature therefrom, and if at the expiration of said period there remain sufficient subscribers to said petition to satisfy the requirements of Section 202, and in case the court shall determine that the territory described in such application, if organized for the purpose of a district, should be included within the original district, like proceedings shall thereupon be had with respect to the territory and the owners thereof as in the case of a petition for the formation of a district. Upon the hearing so had, if it shall appear that the purpose of this act would be subserved by the organization of such territory as part of the original district, the court shall enter an order accordingly.
N.M. Stat. § 57-17-15 — NM Code / Chapter 57 / Article 17 / Section 57-17-15
§ 57-17-15. Misrepresentation of price
Status: in_force

Whenever a commodity or service is sold, offered or advertised for sale by weight, measure or count, the price shall not be misrepresented, nor shall the price be represented in any manner calculated or tending to mislead or deceive a purchaser.
N.M. Stat. § 5-3-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 5-3-1
§ 5-3-1. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following terms wherever used or referred to in this act shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.

A. The term “municipality” shall mean any incorporated county, city, town or village in the state of New Mexico, having a population of at least five thousand.

B. The term “auditorium” shall mean a public auditorium or building of a similar nature used for general civic purposes.

C. The term “bonds” shall mean bonds, notes, temporary bonds, interim certificates, negotiable instruments or any other evidences of indebtedness of any nature whatsoever.
N.M. Stat. § 7-27-5.22 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 27 / Section 7-27-5.22
§ 7-27-5.22. Severance tax permanent fund; investment in obligations issued under Section 33-1-19 NMSA 1978 for corrections facilities
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the state investment council, the severance tax permanent fund may be invested in bonds, certificates of participation or other obligations issued pursuant to Section 33-1-19 NMSA 1978 for corrections related facilities.
N.M. Stat. § 20-11-5 — NM Code / Chapter 20 / Article 11 / Section 20-11-5
§ 20-11-5. Wrongful wearing of uniform; penalty
Status: in_force

Any unauthorized person wearing a military uniform or facsimile thereof with the intent to impersonate a person with military authority is guilty of a misdemeanor; but if this offense is committed in time of war or following a declaration of martial law, the offender shall be guilty of a fourth degree felony.
N.M. Stat. § 61-12G-8 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 12G / Section 61-12G-8
§ 61-12G-8. Prohibitions
Status: in_force

A licensee shall not:

A. provide care outside of the scope of primary care, as that term is defined in rules of the board;

B. perform surgery outside of the scope of minor office procedures permitted in the employment of naturopathic therapy;

C. use general or spinal anesthetics;

D. administer ionizing radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes;

E. perform a surgical procedure using a laser device;

F. perform a surgical procedure involving any of the following areas of the body that extend beyond superficial tissue:

(1) eye;

(2) ear;

(3) tendon;

(4) nerves;

(5) veins; or

(6) artery;

G. perform a surgical abortion;

H. treat any lesion suspected of malignancy or requiring surgical removal; or

I. perform acupuncture.
N.M. Stat. § 43-1-22 — NM Code / Chapter 43 / Article 1 / Section 43-1-22
§ 43-1-22. Transportation
Status: in_force

Whenever a proposed patient is to be committed to a residential mental health or developmental disability facility, or to be returned to such a facility during commitment, the court ordering the commitment or authorizing the return of the patient may direct the sheriff, the state police or other appropriate persons to furnish suitable transportation in order to effect such commitment or return, contacting the department for directions as to the destination of the patient.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-28-23 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 28 / Section 32A-28-23
§ 32A-28-23. Adoptive and guardianship placements; maintenance of culture; cultural compacts
Status: in_force

To ensure that the Indian Family Protection Act is fully implemented and that all Indian children have the opportunity to maintain strong connections to their culture, if the household into which an Indian child is placed for adoption or guardianship does not include a parent who is a member of the Indian child's tribe, the court shall require the parties to the adoption to enter a cultural compact, at the discretion of the Indian child's tribe, that documents the parties' agreement regarding how the Indian child will continue to actively participate in the Indian child's cultural learning and activities and engagement with family members. Each cultural compact shall be specific to the Indian child and shall articulate the Indian child's understanding as the Indian child grows and matures. The cultural compact shall become part of the court record, shall be enforced by the court and shall be included in the adoption decree.
N.M. Stat. § 46-8-5 — NM Code / Chapter 46 / Article 8 / Section 46-8-5
§ 46-8-5. Evidence of appointment or incumbency
Status: in_force

A corporation or transfer agent making a transfer pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary who is not the registered owner shall obtain the following evidence of appointment or incumbency:

A. in the case of a fiduciary appointed or qualified by a court, a certificate issued by or under the direction or supervision of that court or an officer thereof and dated within sixty days before the transfer; or

B. in any other case, a copy of a document showing the appointment or a certificate issued by or on behalf of a person reasonably believed by the corporation or transfer agent to be responsible or, in the absence of such a document or certificate, other evidence reasonably deemed by the corporation or transfer agent to be appropriate; corporations and transfer agents may adopt standards with respect to evidence of appointment or incumbency under this subsection provided such standards are not manifestly unreasonable; neither the corporation nor transfer agent is charged with notice of the contents of any document obtained pursuant to Subsection B of this section except to the extent that the contents relate directly to the appointment or incumbency.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-38.1 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-38.1
§ 10-11-38.1. Juvenile correctional officer member coverage plan 2; applicability
Status: in_force

Juvenile correctional officer member coverage plan 2 is applicable to juvenile correctional officer members in the first full pay period after July 1, 1995 if the retirement board certifies to the secretary of state that a majority of the members voting of those members to be covered under juvenile correctional officer member coverage plan 2 has voted to approve adoption of this plan at an election conducted pursuant to Laws 1994, Chapter 128, Section 17.
N.M. Stat. § 72-16-25 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 16 / Section 72-16-25
§ 72-16-25. Sinking fund
Status: in_force

Whenever any indebtedness has been incurred by the authority, it shall be lawful for the board to levy taxes and to collect revenue for the purpose of creating a reserve fund in such amount as the board may determine, which may be used to meet the obligations of the authority, for maintenance and operating charges and depreciation, and to provide improvements for the authority.
N.M. Stat. § 6-24-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 24 / Section 6-24-9
§ 6-24-9. Legislative oversight; legislative finance committee; duties
Status: in_force

A. The legislative finance committee shall oversee the operations of the authority, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the authority is accomplishing its duties and operating the lottery pursuant to the New Mexico Lottery Act. The committee may conduct an independent audit or investigation of the lottery or the authority.

B. The legislative finance committee shall report annually its findings and recommendations on the lottery and the operation of the authority to each regular session of the legislature.
N.M. Stat. § 67-11-6 — NM Code / Chapter 67 / Article 11 / Section 67-11-6
§ 67-11-6. Preference of condemnation cases
Status: in_force

Court proceedings necessary to acquire property or property rights for purposes of this act shall take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest in all courts, to the end that the provision of controlled-access facilities may be expedited.
N.M. Stat. § 21-8-27 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 8 / Section 21-8-27
§ 21-8-27. Board constituted custodian for grave of Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Status: in_force

That the board of regents of the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] shall be and hereby is designated and declared to be custodian of the grave of Eugene Manlove Rhodes, and shall be and hereby is given all lawful authority to enter upon the lot and assume responsibility therefor, and to expend such sum or sums of money from the general funds of the college [university] as shall be necessary or required from time to time to cause the grave, the fence surrounding it, and the monument erected thereon, in his memory, by the artists and writers of New Mexico, to be maintained in good order and condition, all to the end that the last resting place of one of New Mexico's most valiant souls shall not suffer decay from wind, rain and the passage of time after the family and friends of 'Gene Rhodes have gone to be with him in the great beyond.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-37 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-37
§ 10-11-37. Juvenile correctional officer member coverage plan 1; member contribution rate
Status: in_force

A member under juvenile correctional officer member coverage plan 1 shall contribute four percent of salary.