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N.M. Stat. § 47-8-34 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 8 / Section 47-8-34
§ 47-8-34. Notice of extended absence
Status: in_force

A. If the rental agreement requires the resident to give notice to the owner of an anticipated extended absence in excess of seven days as required in Subsection A of Section 3 of the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act and the resident willfully fails to do so, the owner may recover damages from the resident.

B. During any absence of the resident in excess of seven days, the owner may enter the dwelling unit at times reasonably necessary.

C. If the resident abandons the dwelling unit as defined in Subsection A of Section 3 of the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, the owner shall be entitled to take immediate possession of the dwelling unit. The owner shall, in such cases, be responsible for the removing and storing of the personal property for such periods as are provided by law. Upon abandonment, the owner may make reasonable efforts to rent the dwelling unit and premises at a fair rental. If the owner rents the dwelling unit for a term beginning prior to the expiration of the rental agreement, it is deemed to be terminated as of the date the new tenancy begins.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-11-24 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 11 / Section 59A-11-24
§ 59A-11-24. Nonresident license; requirements
Status: in_force

A. Unless denied a license pursuant to Section 59A-11-14 NMSA 1978 , a nonresident person shall receive a nonresident license if:

(1) the person is currently licensed as a resident in good standing in the person's home state;

(2) the person has submitted the proper request for licensure and has paid the fees required by Section 59A-6-1 NMSA 1978;

(3) the person has submitted or transmitted to the superintendent the application for licensure that the person submitted to the person's home state or a completed uniform application; and

(4) the person's home state awards nonresident licenses to residents of this state on the same basis.

B. The superintendent may verify an applicant's insurance producer licensing status through the insurance producer database maintained by the national association of insurance commissioners, its affiliates or subsidiaries.

C. A nonresident licensee who moves from one state to another state or a resident licensee who moves from this state to another state shall file a change of address and provide certification from the new resident state within thirty days of the change of legal residence.

D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person licensed as a surplus lines producer in the person's home state shall receive a nonresident surplus lines producer license pursuant to Subsection A of this section. Except as provided in Subsection A of this section, nothing in this section otherwise amends or supersedes any provision of Chapter 59A, Article 14 NMSA 1978 .

E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person licensed as a limited lines credit insurance or other type of limited lines producer in the person's home state shall receive a nonresident limited lines producer license, pursuant to Subsection A of this section, granting the same scope of authority as granted under the license issued by the producer's home state. For the purposes of this subsection, limited lines insurance is any authority granted by the home state that restricts the authority of the license to less than the total authority prescribed in the associated major lines pursuant to Subsection C of Section 59A-7-1 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 61-11-25 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 11 / Section 61-11-25
§ 61-11-25. Power to enjoin violations
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in the Pharmacy Act, the board may apply to the district court for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of the Pharmacy Act irrespective of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.
N.M. Stat. § 52-1-52 — NM Code / Chapter 52 / Article 1 / Section 52-1-52
§ 52-1-52. Exemption from creditors
Status: in_force

A. Compensation benefits shall be exempt from claims of creditors and from any attachment, garnishment or execution and shall be paid only to such worker or his personal representative or such other persons as the court may, under the terms hereof, appoint to receive or collect compensation benefits.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this section, compensation benefits being paid or owing to a worker shall be considered wages for the purpose of securing support for a minor dependent. No order may be entered against such benefits which results in the worker retaining less than one hundred dollars ($100) a week or an amount each week equal to forty times the federal minimum wage rate if legally required to support minor dependents other than those for whom the action is brought.
N.M. Stat. § 9-23-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 23 / Section 9-23-3
§ 9-23-3. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Aging and Long-Term Services Department Act:

A. “ department ” means the aging and long-term services department; and

B. “ secretary ” means the secretary of aging and long-term services.
N.M. Stat. § 12-10D-2 — NM Code / Chapter 12 / Article 10D / Section 12-10D-2
§ 12-10D-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Emergency Communications Interoperability Act:

A. “ department ” means the homeland security and emergency management department;

B. “ first responder ” means a public safety employee or volunteer whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency, including but not limited to:

(1) a law enforcement officer;

(2) a firefighter or certified volunteer firefighter; and

(3) an emergency medical services provider;

C. “ infrastructure equipment ” means the underlying fixed equipment required to establish interoperable communications between radio systems used by local, state, tribal and federal agencies and first responders; and

D. “ interoperability ” means coordination of critical information communication systems or networks, including radio and emergency coordination information equipment, that are consistently operable with all relevant local, state, tribal and federal agencies and first responders.
N.M. Stat. § 1-20-20 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 20 / Section 1-20-20
§ 1-20-20. Disturbing the polling place
Status: in_force

Disturbing the polling place consists of creating any disorder or disruption at the polling place on election day, or consists of interfering with in any manner the conduct of the election or with a member of the precinct board, voter, challenger or watcher, in the performance of his duties.

Whoever disturbs the polling place is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
N.M. Stat. § 74-10-57 — NM Code / Chapter 74 / Article 10 / Section 74-10-57
§ 74-10-57. Negotiability
Status: in_force

Subject to the payment provisions specifically provided in the Solid Waste Authority Act, the notes, warrants, bonds, any interest coupons thereto attached, temporary bonds and interim debentures shall be fully negotiable within the meaning of and for all the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code except as the board may otherwise provide. Each holder of such security, or of any coupon appertaining thereto, by accepting such security or coupon shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that such security or coupon, except as otherwise provided, is and shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of that code.
N.M. Stat. § 5-13A-7 — NM Code / Chapter 5 / Article 13A / Section 5-13A-7
§ 5-13A-7. Audit of vendors
Status: in_force

A local governing body imposing a sports and recreation facility fee shall include verification of the collection of the correct sports and recreation facility fee in any audit of a vendor conducted pursuant to Section 3-38-17.1 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 3-21-23 — NM Code / Chapter 3 / Article 21 / Section 3-21-23
§ 3-21-23. Ordinance; penalty; remedies
Status: in_force

The commission may provide by ordinance for the enforcement of the Special Zoning District Act. A violation of the Special Zoning District Act, or any ordinance made thereunder, is a misdemeanor. If the Special Zoning District Act or any ordinance made thereunder is violated, the commission, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate or restrain the violation.
N.M. Stat. § 58-11-27 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 11 / Section 58-11-27
§ 58-11-27. Direction of affairs
Status: in_force

A. A credit union shall be directed by a board of directors, consisting of an odd number of members, as provided in the bylaws, but not less than five in number, to be elected annually by and from the members. The election shall be held at the annual meeting or in such other manner as the bylaws provide. All members of the board shall hold office for such terms as the bylaws provide.

B. A supervisory committee shall consist of an odd number of members, as provided in the bylaws, but not less than three or more than seven in number. The bylaws shall specify the length of the terms of the committee members and whether membership of the supervisory committee shall be by annual election or appointment by the board of directors.

C. The board of directors may delegate any or all of its authority to extend credit, including the determination of interest rates, to one or more committees or an executive officer, provided such person is not a member of the board. A committee may consist of one or more members.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-23-10 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 23 / Section 32A-23-10
§ 32A-23-10. Mixed delivery of pre-kindergarten programs
Status: in_force

Any money appropriated for pre-kindergarten programs shall be distributed for mixed delivery programming. The public education department shall access funds from the early childhood education and care department to support pre-kindergarten in the public education system. Pre-kindergarten funding transfers to public providers shall be processed through the public education department to those public providers that demonstrate adherence to standards developed by the department.
N.M. Stat. § 29-12A-1 — NM Code / Chapter 29 / Article 12A / Section 29-12A-1
§ 29-12A-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Crime Stoppers Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 26-1-22 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 26 / Article 1 / Section 26-1-22
§ 26-1-22. Unlawful means of obtaining dangerous drugs enumerated
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain any dangerous drug or to procure or attempt to procure the administration of any dangerous drugs other than a controlled substance:

A. by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge; or

B. by forgery or alteration of a prescription or of any written order; or

C. by the concealment of a material fact; or

D. by the use of a false name or the giving of a false name or the giving of a false address.
N.M. Stat. § 22-8E-7 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 8E / Section 22-8E-7
§ 22-8E-7. Evaluation; grounds for nonrenewal, probation or revocation of charter
Status: in_force

A. The department shall provide ongoing evaluation of the charter school district's compliance with accreditation and state laws pertaining to state educational standards, assessment and accountability and financial requirements. Department staff shall visit the charter school district at least once each year to provide technical assistance and to determine the status of the charter school district and the progress of the charter school district toward the goals of its charter.

B. If the department finds that the charter school district is not in compliance with its charter or with any applicable state or federal law or rules, or is not in the best interests of the students, the school district or the community, the department may deny renewal, revoke the charter or place the charter school district on probationary status.
N.M. Stat. § 3-48-4 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 48 / Section 3-48-4
§ 3-48-4. Refuse; failure to place in proper container or use refuse collection service; failure to pay charge; assessment
Status: in_force

A. A municipality may remove refuse from real property and make a charge against the real property specially benefited by the removal of the refuse, if:

(1) any person owning or controlling real property allows refuse to be deposited upon his property other than in the proper receptacle and fails to remove the refuse or to place the refuse in the proper receptacle within forty-eight hours after the refuse is deposited on the real property; or

(2) the owner owning or controlling real property refuses to use the refuse collection service provided by the municipality.

B. If any person, owning or controlling the real property, fails or refuses to pay:

(1) the charge imposed for the collection and disposal of refuse; or

(2) the charge made against the real property specially benefited by the removal of refuse, the municipality may make an assessment against the real property.
N.M. Stat. § 17-4-16 — NM Code / Chapter 17 / Article 4 / Section 17-4-16
§ 17-4-16. Invoice to be delivered to purchaser; form; duplicate mailed to director
Status: in_force

When the proprietor of any licensed park or lake of class A shall sell or dispose of any game or game fish as herein provided, he shall, at the same time deliver to the purchaser or donee or attach thereto an invoice signed by such proprietor or his agent, stating the number of the license and name of such park, or lake, the date of disposition, the kind, and as near as practicable the number and weight of such game or fish, the name and address of the purchaser, consignee or donee. Such invoice shall authorize transportation within this state, possession and use for thirty days after its date, and shall be substantially in the following form:

Name of park or lake ․․․․․․․․․․ Class A. No. of license ․․․․․․․․․․ Date ․․․․․․․․․․ 19 ․․․ Kind and number of game and fish ․․․․․․․․․․ Weight of same ․․․․․․․․․․ lbs. Name of consignee ․․․․․․․․․․ Address of consignee ․․․․․․․․․․

This authorizes transportation within this state, possession and sale for thirty days after date if attached to article.

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By ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Agent.

Such proprietor or his agent shall at the same time mail, postpaid, a duplicate of such invoice to the director of the department of game and fish at Santa Fe.
N.M. Stat. § 42-9-22 — NM Code / Chapter 42 / Article 9 / Section 42-9-22
§ 42-9-22. Officer's liability on failure to return bond
Status: in_force

If the officer willfully [willfully] fail to return a good and sufficient bond in any case where bond is required by law, he shall be held and considered as security for the performance of all acts and the payment of all money to secure the performance of which such bond ought to have been taken.
N.M. Stat. § 21-3-29 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 3 / Section 21-3-29
§ 21-3-29. Eastern New Mexico university; establishment
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Section 12 of Article XII of the constitution of New Mexico , there is hereby created, located and established at Portales, Roosevelt county, New Mexico, the institution of learning to be known as the eastern New Mexico normal school [eastern New Mexico university]; said normal school shall be entitled to all of the benefits accruing from the provision of the constitution aforesaid, and shall be the normal school which the legislature is required to locate and establish in one of the following counties: Union, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, Chaves or Eddy.
N.M. Stat. § 66-3-407 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 3 / Section 66-3-407
§ 66-3-407. Special plates for private vehicles used in public service
Status: in_force

A. Upon compliance with all laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, and upon application to the division, and the payment of necessary fees, special registration plates shall be furnished for motor vehicles owned by members of an organized group, committed under its charter or bylaws to perform such services as are reasonably related to the public safety or welfare.

B. Special license plates furnished under this section shall identify the members as belonging to the particular unit and shall be of such design and cost such additional fee of not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) as the division, in its discretion, may provide.

C. At the time of delivery of the special plate, the member shall surrender his current registration plate issued for the motor vehicle, if any has been issued.

D. Each member shall only be entitled to one special plate, and when the ownership of the motor vehicle, for which the plate has been furnished by the division changes, or the owner ceases to be a member of the organization, the special plate shall immediately be removed from the vehicle by the holder of the special plate and returned to the director, at which time it shall be exchanged for a regular registration plate.

E. The holder of a special plate may transfer his special plate from one vehicle to another during the year in which the plate is valid upon application to the director for transfer. If such a transfer is made, the owner of the vehicle from which the plate is removed may not receive a regular registration plate except upon payment of the fees established by law.
N.M. Stat. § 7-5A-3 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 5A / Section 7-5A-3
§ 7-5A-3. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Administration Act:

A. “ agreement ” means the streamlined sales and use tax agreement;

B. “ certified automated system ” means software certified jointly by member states to:

(1) calculate the sales tax imposed by each jurisdiction on a transaction;

(2) determine the amount of tax to remit to the appropriate state; and

(3) maintain a record of the transaction;

C. “ certified service provider ” means an agent that performs all of the sales tax functions of a seller and that is certified jointly by member states to perform all of the sales tax functions of the seller;

D. “ member state ” means a state of the United States that enters into the agreement with another state and the District of Columbia if it enters into the agreement with another state;

E. “ person ” means an individual, trust, estate, fiduciary, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, corporation and any other legal entity;

F. “ sales tax ” means the gross receipts tax levied pursuant to the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act or a tax imposed by a state on the sale of goods or services;

G. “ seller ” means a person making sales, leases and rentals of personal property and services; and

H. “ use tax ” means the compensating tax levied pursuant to the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act.
N.M. Stat. § 77-18-5 — NM Code / Chapter 77 / Article 18 / Section 77-18-5
§ 77-18-5. Wild horses; conformation, history and deoxyribonucleic acid testing; Spanish colonial horses; birth control
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

(1) “ public land ” does not include federal land controlled by the bureau of land management, the forest service or state trust land controlled by the state land office;

(2) “ range ” means the amount of land necessary to sustain a herd of wild horses, which does not exceed its known territorial limits;

(3) “ Spanish colonial horse ” means a wild horse that is descended from horses of the Spanish colonial period; and

(4) “ wild horse ” means an unclaimed horse on public land that is not an estray.

B. A wild horse that is captured on public land shall have its conformation, history and deoxyribonucleic acid tested to determine if it is a Spanish colonial horse. If it is a Spanish colonial horse, the wild horse shall be relocated to a state or private wild horse preserve created and maintained for the purpose of protecting Spanish colonial horses. If it is not a Spanish colonial horse, it shall be returned to the public land, relocated to a public or private wild horse preserve or put up for adoption by the agency on whose land the wild horse was captured.

C. If the mammal division of the museum of southwestern biology at the university of New Mexico determines that a wild horse herd exceeds the number of horses that is necessary for preserving the genetic stock of the herd and for preserving and maintaining the range, it may cause control of the wild horse population through the use of birth control and may cause excess horses to be:

(1) humanely captured and relocated to other public land or to a public or private wild horse preserve;

(2) adopted by a qualified person for private maintenance; or

(3) euthanized; provided that this option applies only to wild horses that are determined by a veterinarian to be crippled or otherwise unhealthy.
N.M. Stat. § 22-15C-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 15C / Section 22-15C-2
§ 22-15C-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the School Library Material Act:

A. “ additional student ” means a student in the certified forty-day membership of the current year for a school district or state institution above the number certified in the forty-day membership of the prior year for the school district or state institution;

B. “ bureau ” means the instructional material bureau of the department;

C. “ bureau of Indian education ” means the bureau of Indian education of the United States department of the interior;

D. “ fund ” means the school library material fund;

E. “ governmentally controlled school ” means a bureau of Indian education school that is governmentally owned and controlled, is located in New Mexico, provides instruction for first through twelfth grades and is not sectarian or denominational;

F. “ library material processing ” means cataloging of school library material, including in electronic format, according to nationally accepted standards, and the application of bar code labels and call-number classification labels to the material;

G. “ membership ” means the total enrollment of qualified students on the fortieth day of the school year entitled to the free use of school library material pursuant to the School Library Material Act;

H. “ qualified student ” means a public school or governmentally controlled school student who:

(1) has not graduated from high school;

(2) is regularly enrolled in one-half or more of the minimum course requirements approved by the department for public school students or by the bureau of Indian education for students enrolled in a governmentally controlled school; and

(3) in terms of age:

(a) is at least five years of age prior to 12:01 a.m. on September 1 of the school year; or

(b) is at least three years of age at any time during the school year and is receiving special education services pursuant to regulation of the department;

I. “ school library material ” means books and other educational media, including online reference and periodical databases, that are made available in a school library to students for circulation and use in the library; and

J. “ school district ” includes state-chartered charter schools.