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N.M. Stat. § 72-7-2 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 7 / Section 72-7-2
§ 72-7-2. Duty of state engineer to produce papers and data in case; certified copies
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the state engineer, upon being served with notice of appeal as aforesaid, to forthwith transmit or produce before the district court to which appeal may be taken the papers, maps, plats, field notes and other data in his possession affecting the matter in controversy, or certified copies thereof, which copies shall be admitted in evidence as of equal validity with the originals.
N.M. Stat. § 4-48B-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 4 / Article 48B / Section 4-48B-9
§ 4-48B-9. Joint construction and operation of hospitals by counties; municipal participation; indebtedness authorized
Status: in_force

A. If two or more counties shall, through their respective county commissioners, deem it advisable to construct, purchase, renovate, remodel, equip, re-equip, maintain or operate a hospital and to acquire the land necessary therefor for the benefit jointly of such counties, the counties jointly shall have the powers and authorities in the Hospital Funding Act granted to any individual county and may issue general obligation bonds in the manner provided in Chapter 4, Article 49 NMSA 1978 , and revenue bonds issued pursuant to the Hospital Funding Act shall be bonds of the respective counties issued according to the proportions of their populations as shown in the last census, and such hospital may be located at any point in any of the counties as may be determined by agreement of the county commissioners of the respective counties.

B. One or more counties may enter into an agreement with a municipality located in a county entering into an agreement for the construction, purchase, renovation, remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, maintenance or operation of a jointly owned county-municipal hospital and the acquisition of land necessary therefor or any combination of the foregoing purposes, and such hospital may be located at any point in any of the counties or within the participating municipality as may be determined by agreement of the county commissioners of the respective counties and the governing body of the participating municipality.

C. The county or counties entering into an agreement with a municipality are authorized to issue, separately, general obligation bonds in the manner provided in Chapter 4, Article 49 NMSA 1978 for the purpose of constructing, purchasing, renovating, remodeling, equipping or re-equipping a jointly owned county-municipal hospital and for the acquisition of land necessary therefor, or any combination of the foregoing purposes. The municipality entering into an agreement with one or more counties is authorized to issue, separately, for such purposes, in the manner provided by law, general obligation bonds or revenue bonds as provided under Section 3-44-2 NMSA 1978 .

D. Any general obligation bonds or revenue bonds issued pursuant to the Hospital Funding Act shall be bonds of the respective counties and the participating municipality issued according to the proportions of their populations as shown in the last census; provided, however, that the population of the county in which the participating municipality is located shall be reduced for the purpose of determining the amount of bonds to be issued by the county and municipality by the population of the participating municipality or a percentage thereof as determined by agreement of the county commissioners of the county and the governing body of the municipality.
N.M. Stat. § 7-17-12 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 17 / Section 7-17-12
§ 7-17-12. Interpretation of act; administration and enforcement of tax
Status: in_force

A. The department shall interpret the provisions of the Liquor Excise Tax Act.

B. The department shall administer and enforce the collection of the liquor excise tax, and the Tax Administration Act 1 applies to the administration and enforcement of the tax.
N.M. Stat. § 17-3-44 — NM Code / Chapter 17 / Article 3 / Section 17-3-44
§ 17-3-44. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Airborne Hunting Act:

A. “aircraft” means any contrivance used for flight in the air; and

B. “menacing” means threatening, harassing or having the intent to injure, capture or kill.
N.M. Stat. § 1-12-30.1 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 12 / Section 1-12-30.1
§ 1-12-30.1. Voter lists; signature rosters; disposition after the polls close
Status: in_force

A. After the polls are closed, the signature roster shall be properly certified by the precinct board and returned to the county clerk with the election returns destined for the county clerk. The precinct voter list marked for the secretary of state shall be returned to the secretary of state with the election returns destined for the secretary of state.

B. The signed and certified signature rosters used in any election shall be considered a part of the election returns and treated accordingly. They shall be preserved and finally disposed of in the same manner as provided in the Election Code and 42 U.S.C. 1974 .

C. Whoever willfully destroys, defaces, alters without authorization or improperly disposes of signature rosters used in an election is guilty of a fourth degree felony.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-2-15 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 2 / Section 32A-2-15
§ 32A-2-15. Time limitations on delinquency adjudicatory hearing
Status: in_force

The adjudicatory hearing in a delinquency proceeding shall be held in accordance with the time limits set forth in the Children's Court Rules and Forms.
N.M. Stat. § 21-21B-8 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 21B / Section 21-21B-8
§ 21-21B-8. Compensation
Status: in_force

Students shall not be paid less than the rate set forth in Section 50-4-22 NMSA 1978 . Students are not eligible for benefits under the Unemployment Compensation Law 1 because of participation in the work-study program.
N.M. Stat. § 24-14-15 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 14 / Section 24-14-15
§ 24-14-15. Delayed registration of births
Status: in_force

A. When the birth of a person born in this state has not been registered, a certificate may be filed in accordance with regulations of the department. The certificate shall be registered subject to evidentiary requirements prescribed by regulation to substantiate the alleged facts of birth.

B. Certificates of birth registered one year or more after the date of birth shall show on their face the date of the delayed registration.

C. A summary statement of the evidence submitted in support of the delayed registration shall be endorsed on the certificate.

D. When an applicant does not submit the minimum documentation required in the regulations for delayed registration or when the state registrar finds reason to question the validity or adequacy of the certificate or the documentary evidence, the state registrar shall not register the delayed certificate and shall advise the applicant of the reason for this action.

E. The department may by regulation provide for the denial of an application for delayed registration which is not actively prosecuted.
N.M. Stat. § 24-10-5 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 10 / Section 24-10-5
§ 24-10-5. Transfusions; limited liability
Status: in_force

The procuring, furnishing, donating, processing, distributing or using of human whole blood, plasma, blood products, blood derivatives, human tissue or organs or any component thereof shall not give rise to any implied warranties of any type, and the doctrine of strict tort liability shall not be applicable to the transmission of hepatitis or human immunodeficiency virus in the blood, plasma, blood products, blood derivatives, human tissue or organs or any component thereof. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the liability of any person, firm, corporation or other organization for negligence or willful misconduct.
N.M. Stat. § 3-54-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 54 / Section 3-54-3
§ 3-54-3. Supplemental method for disposing of municipal property
Status: in_force

Sections 3-54-1 and 3-54-2 NMSA 1978 are intended to afford another and additional method of disposing of municipal real and personal property and are not to be construed as repealing or qualifying any other statutory authorization granted a municipality to dispose of or exchange real or personal municipal property or as affecting in any way the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of real or personal property pursuant to the Local Economic Development Act.
N.M. Stat. § 41-2-4 — NM Code / Chapter 41 / Article 2 / Section 41-2-4
§ 41-2-4. Death caused by railroad, stage coach or public conveyance; action for damages; defense
Status: in_force

Whenever any person shall die from any injury resulting from, or occasioned by, the negligence, unskillfulness or criminal intent of any officer, agent, servant or employee, whilst running, conducting or managing any locomotive, car or train of cars, or of any driver of any stage coach or other public conveyance, while in charge of the same as driver; and when any passenger shall die from injury resulting from or occasioned by any defect or insufficiency in any railroad or any part thereof, or in any locomotive or car, or in any stage coach or other public conveyance, the corporation, individual or individuals, in whose employ any such officer, agent, servant, employee, engineer or driver, shall be at the time such injury was committed, or who owns any such railroad, locomotive, car, stage coach or other public conveyance, at the time any injury is received resulting from or occasioned by any defect, insufficiency, negligence, unskillfulness or criminal intent above declared, shall be liable in damages compensatory and exemplary, for such sum as a jury may deem fair and just, taking into consideration the pecuniary injury or injuries resulting from such death to the surviving party or parties entitled to the judgment or any interest therein, recovered in such action and also having regard to the mitigating or aggravating circumstances attending such defect or insufficiency, which may be sued and recovered; first by the husband or wife of the deceased; or second, if there be no husband or wife, or if he or she fails to sue within six months after such death then by the minor child or children of the deceased; or third, if such deceased be a minor and unmarried, then by the father and mother; or fourth, if the deceased has reached the age of majority and is unmarried, by a dependent father or mother or dependent brother or sister, who may join in the suit; and each shall have an equal interest in the judgment; or if either of them be dead, then by the survivor. In the event there are no such persons entitled to sue or in the event suit is not brought by any such persons within nine months after such death, suit may be brought by the personal representative or representatives of such deceased person.
N.M. Stat. § 9-22-12.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 22 / Section 9-22-12.1
§ 9-22-12.1. Health care coordination division
Status: in_force

The health care coordination division shall:

A. develop and coordinate veterans programs and outreach, including transitional living, housing and health care programs; and

B. advise and coordinate with the secretary regarding all health care-related issues for veterans and veterans' families.
N.M. Stat. § 77-4-4 — NM Code / Chapter 77 / Article 4 / Section 77-4-4
§ 77-4-4. Inspectors; employment; compensation; duties; reports; powers
Status: in_force

To aid in the enforcement of Sections 77-4-1 to 77-4-8 NMSA 1978 , it shall be the duty of the board, and they are hereby authorized to employ for that service, and to be known as inspector, as many competent and discreet persons from time to time as emergencies may arise, as in their judgment they may deem necessary for the purpose, and shall fix their compensation, while in actual service, and their actual and necessary expenses, while in performance of their duties and as to where, when and how to perform them. Such persons are to make full reports to said board in writing of all their acts and doings under said instructions. And in the performance of their duties, whenever necessary, they may enter upon and examine any car, yard, stable, corral or any building or premises to examine any said livestock therein or thereon, and otherwise do whatever may be necessary and proper therein or thereon to the effectual discharge of their said powers and duties.
N.M. Stat. § 72-17-47 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 17 / Section 72-17-47
§ 72-17-47. Payment of securities
Status: in_force

All securities issued by the authority shall be authorized by resolution. The authority may pledge its full faith and credit for the payment of any securities herein authorized, the interest thereon, any prior redemption premium or premiums, and any charges appertaining thereto. Securities may constitute the direct and general obligations of the authority. Their payment may be secured by a specific pledge of tax proceeds and other revenues of the authority, in this act sometimes referred to as “revenues” of the authority, as the board may determine.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-22A-7 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 22A / Section 59A-22A-7
§ 59A-22A-7. General requirements
Status: in_force

Health care insurers complying with the Preferred Provider Arrangements Law shall be subject to and are required to comply with all other applicable laws, rules and regulations of this state.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-6.2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-6.2
§ 10-11-6.2. Elected official; award of service credit for shortened term of office; Local Election Act.
Status: in_force

A member shall be credited an award of service to the member's service credit account:

A. if, but for the shortening under the Local Election Act of a term in elected office served by the member, the member would meet the service requirement for normal retirement; and

B. in the minimum amount of service credit needed for the member to meet the requirement for normal retirement, but no more than three months.
N.M. Stat. § 48-2A-7 — NM Code / Chapter 48 / Article 2A / Section 48-2A-7
§ 48-2A-7. Stop notices; bonds
Status: in_force

A. A stop notice shall not be effective unless it is accompanied by a bond equal to one and one-quarter of the amount of the claim stated in the stop notice. The claimant shall be the principal on the bond, and the bond shall have good and sufficient sureties executed by a corporate surety entity.

B. Requirements of posting bond set forth in this section shall be satisfied when the claimant posts cash collateral with the recipient of the stop notice, one and one-quarter times the amount of the payment or payments claimed.

C. The bond shall protect the owner, the original contractor and the construction lender against any damages that may be incurred by them because of the delivery of the stop notice.
N.M. Stat. § 30-16-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 30 / Article 16 / Section 30-16-5
§ 30-16-5. Possession of burglary tools
Status: in_force

Possession of burglary tools consists of having in the person's possession a device or instrumentality designed or commonly used for the commission of burglary and under circumstances evincing an intent to use the same in the commission of burglary.

Whoever commits possession of burglary tools is guilty of a fourth degree felony.
N.M. Stat. § 2-14-4 — NM Code / Chapter 2 / Article 14 / Section 2-14-4
§ 2-14-4. Partisan political activities; prohibition
Status: in_force

The chief clerks and their respective staffs shall not engage in partisan political activity during the course or in the performance of their duties.
N.M. Stat. § 28-3-6.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 28 / Article 3 / Section 28-3-6.1
§ 28-3-6.1. Office of the governor's council on women's health created
Status: in_force

A. The “office of the governor's council on women's health” is created and is administratively attached to the commission on the status of women.

B. The office of the governor's council on women's health shall:

(1) serve as a clearinghouse for education and information on women's health;

(2) recommend performance measures and outcomes specific to women's health;

(3) report annually by September 1 to the governor on women's health policy issues;

(4) assist in developing policy to improve women's health and well-being, including policies that explain and explore the links between women's health and economic security; and

(5) assist state agencies, including the department of health, to improve access to health care for women.

C. The governor shall appoint the director of the office of the governor's council on women's health, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

D. The governor shall appoint advisors to the office of the governor's council on women's health to represent the geographic diversity of the state as follows:

(1) one representative from each of the following:

(a) the commission on the status of women;

(b) the department of health;

(c) the New Mexico health policy commission;

(d) the children, youth and families department;

(e) the human services [health care authority] department;

(f) the Indian affairs department;

(g) the veterans' services department; and

(h) the office on African American affairs;

(2) one representative of providers of women's health services;

(3) two representatives from rural counties; and

(4) four representatives of advocacy, community or consumer groups.

E. Advisors to the office of the governor's council on women's health shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, shall meet at least four times per year and shall serve for two-year terms.

F. For purposes of conducting business, a majority of the advisors to the office of the governor's council on women's health shall constitute a quorum.

G. The advisors to the office of the governor's council on women's health may organize statewide meetings and focus groups to involve members of the public further in improving women's health and to identify emerging issues around women's health care delivery and services.
N.M. Stat. § 19-13-11.2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 13 / Section 19-13-11.2
§ 19-13-11.2. Validation of geothermal resource leases
Status: in_force

All geothermal resource leases issued by the commissioner of public lands prior to the effective date of this section are declared to be valid and existing contracts with the state according to their terms and provisions where:

A. such leases were made in substantial conformity with law;

B. the terms have not expired;

C. all rentals have been paid and accepted by the commissioner of public lands; and

D. the leases have not been canceled by the commissioner of public lands for nonperformance by the lessee or any assignee.

The obligations of the state and the commissioner to observe and conform to the terms and provisions of these leases are recognized.
N.M. Stat. § 47-10-15 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 10 / Section 47-10-15
§ 47-10-15. Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The management shall adopt rules and regulations concerning all residents' use and occupancy of the premises. The rules and regulations are enforceable against a resident only if:

A. they are submitted to tenants for their comment sixty days prior to the rules being implemented;

B. their purpose is to promote the convenience, safety or welfare of the residents, protect and preserve the premises from abusive use or make a fair distribution of services and facilities held out for the residents generally;

C. they are reasonably related to the purpose for which they are adopted;

D. they are not retaliatory or discriminatory in nature, except that all or any portion of the park may be designated for adult-only occupancy after a six-months' notice to the residents; and

E. they are sufficiently explicit in prohibition, direction or limitation of the resident's conduct to fairly inform him of what he shall or shall not do to comply.
N.M. Stat. § 38-9-9 — NM Code / Chapter 38 / Article 9 / Section 38-9-9
§ 38-9-9. Oath of interpreter
Status: in_force

Every interpreter appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Deaf Interpreter Act, before entering upon his duties, shall take an oath that he will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the deaf person for whom he is appointed.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-20-8 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 20 / Section 59A-20-8
§ 59A-20-8. Dividends, participating policies
Status: in_force

A. There shall be a provision in participating policies that, beginning not later than the end of the third policy year, the insurer shall annually ascertain and apportion the divisible surplus, if any, that will accrue on the policy anniversary or other dividend date specified in the policy, provided the policy is in force and all premiums to that date are paid. Except as hereinafter provided, any dividend becoming payable shall at the option of the party entitled to elect such option be either:

(1) payable in cash; or

(2) applied to any one of such other dividend options as may be stated in the policy and approved by the superintendent.

B. If any such other dividend options are provided the policy shall further state which option shall be automatically effective if such party shall not have elected some other option. If the policy specifies a period within which such other dividend option may be elected, such period shall be not less than thirty (30) days following the date on which such dividend is due and payable. The annually apportioned dividend shall be deemed to be payable in cash within the meaning of Paragraph (1) above even though the policy provides that payment of such dividend is to be deferred for a specified period, provided such period does not exceed one year from the date of apportionment; however, interest will not be added to the dividend but shall be paid out annually.

C. If a participating policy provides that the benefit under any paid-up nonforfeiture provision is to be participating, it may provide that any divisible surplus becoming payable or apportioned while the insurance is in force under such nonforfeiture provision shall be applied in the manner set forth in the policy.

D. In participating industrial life insurance policies, in lieu of the provision required otherwise in this section, there shall be a provision that, beginning not later than the end of the fifth policy year, the policy shall participate annually in the divisible surplus, if any, in the manner set forth in the policy.
N.M. Stat. § 60-3A-10 — NM Code / Chapter 60 / Article 3A / Section 60-3A-10
§ 60-3A-10. Administrative rules and orders; presumption of correctness
Status: in_force

A. The director shall issue and file as required by law all rules and orders necessary to administer the licensing provisions of the Liquor Control Act.

B. Directives issued by the director shall be in form substantially as follows:

(1) rules are written statements of the director, of general application to licensees, interpreting and exemplifying the statutes to which they relate;

(2) rulings are written statements of the director interpreting the statutes to which they relate and are of limited application to one or a small number of licensees; and

(3) orders are written statements of the director to implement his decision after a hearing.

C. To be effective, a rule shall first be issued as a proposed rule and filed for public inspection in the office of the director. Distribution of the rule shall be made to interested persons and their comments shall be invited. After the proposed rule has been on file for thirty days and a public hearing has been held, the director may issue it as a final rule by filing as required by law.

D. The director shall furnish a copy of the rules to all licensees and other interested persons at a nominal cost.

E. A rule or order issued by the director is presumed to be a proper implementation of the licensing provisions of the Liquor Control Act.

F. All rules and orders shall be applied prospectively only.