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N.M. Stat. § 56-9-48 — NM Code / Chapter 56 / Article 9 / Section 56-9-48
§ 56-9-48. Discharge; application by assignee; notice; contents of petition
Status: in_force

When any assignee becomes satisfied that it is no longer advantageous to the creditors of his assignor to keep the assignment open, he may apply to the district court for a discharge from his trust, upon a notice of his intention to make such application, stating the time thereof, which notice shall be published in the newspaper aforesaid, for at least four weeks next before such time, at which time he may file his petition in said court for such discharge; which petition, verified by his affidavit, shall set forth the disposition made of the assets of the assignment to him; what portion of them remains on hand, and their condition; the amount realized from the assets; the particular disposition of such amount; the demands allowed particularly, with their respective amounts, and owners' names, and the sums paid on each, with an offer to deliver into the charge of the court what remains of the assets, and the evidence thereof, and accompanied by all vouchers therewith connected.
N.M. Stat. § 29-7-4.2 — NM Code / Chapter 29 / Article 7 / Section 29-7-4.2
§ 29-7-4.2. Child abuse incident training
Status: in_force

Child abuse incident training shall be included in the curriculum of each basic law enforcement training class. Child abuse incident training shall be included as a component of in-service training each year for certified police officers.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-39 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-39
§ 7-1-39. Release or extinguishment of lien; limitation on actions to enforce lien
Status: in_force

A. When any substantial part of the amount of tax due from a taxpayer is paid, the department shall immediately file, in the same county in which a notice of lien was filed, and in the same records, a document completely or partially releasing the lien. The county clerk to whom such a document is presented shall record it without charge.

B. The department may file, in the same county as the notice of lien was filed, a document releasing or partially releasing any lien filed in accordance with Section 7-1-38 NMSA 1978 when the filing of the lien was premature or did not follow requirements of law or when release or partial release would facilitate collection of taxes due. The county clerk to whom the document is presented shall record it without charge.

C. In all cases when a notice of lien for taxes, penalties and interest has been filed under Section 7-1-38 NMSA 1978 and a period of ten years has passed from the date the lien was filed, as shown on the notice of lien, the taxes, penalties and interest for which the lien is claimed shall be conclusively presumed to have been paid and the lien is thereby extinguished. No action shall be brought to enforce any lien extinguished in accordance with this subsection.
N.M. Stat. § 47-1-35 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 1 / Section 47-1-35
§ 47-1-35. Conveyance or mortgage; to joint tenants
Status: in_force

In a conveyance or mortgage of real estate, the designation of two or more grantees “as joint tenants” shall be construed to mean that the conveyance is to the grantees as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common, and to the survivor of them and the heirs and assigns of the survivor.
N.M. Stat. § 15-3B-22 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 15 / Article 3B / Section 15-3B-22
§ 15-3B-22. Public facilities; naming; prohibition; exceptions
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

(1) “ public facility ” means a building or other real property under the control of the division; and

(2) “ public officer ” means a person elected to public office or any person appointed or employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state.

B. A public facility shall not be named for a public officer during the period in which that person is a public officer.

C. A public facility shall not be named for a public officer or other person who has been convicted of a felony. The division shall remove the name from a public facility named for such person immediately upon conviction, whether or not another name has been offered or approved for substitution and renaming. The secretary shall promulgate a rule for the removal of the name.

D. A public facility that has been named for a person who was not a public officer at the time of the naming may continue to bear that name if the person subsequently becomes a public officer.

E. Except as provided in Subsection C of this section, a public facility named for a public officer prior to the effective date of this section may continue to bear the name of that public officer.

F. The secretary shall submit a list of names for naming a public facility for consideration by the governor. The secretary shall promulgate a rule for the development of the list of names.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-55-10 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 55 / Section 59A-55-10
§ 59A-55-10. Notice to purchasers
Status: in_force

The superintendent may require risk retention groups to provide notice to purchasers concerning the limitation of regulatory oversight of risk retention groups and the lack of insolvency guaranty fund protection.
N.M. Stat. § 30-37A-1 — NM Code / Chapter 30 / Article 37A / Section 30-37A-1
§ 30-37A-1. Unauthorized distribution of sensitive images; penalties
Status: in_force

A. Unauthorized distribution of sensitive images consists of distributing, publishing or otherwise making available, by an electronic communications device or other means, sensitive images of a person, with or without information identifying that person, without that person's consent:

(1) with the intent to:

(a) harass, humiliate or intimidate that person;

(b) incite another to harass, humiliate or intimidate that person;

(c) cause that person to reasonably fear for that person's own or family members' safety;

(d) cause that person to suffer unwanted physical contact or injury; or

(e) cause that person to suffer substantial emotional distress; and

(2) where the conduct is such that it would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.

B. For the purpose of this section:

(1) “ electronic communications device ” means a computer, an internet web site or page, a video recorder, a digital camera, a fax machine, a telephone, a cellular telephone, a pager or any other device that can produce an electronically generated image, message or signal;

(2) “ information service ” means a service offering the capability of generating, acquiring, storing, transforming, processing, publishing, retrieving, utilizing or making available information;

(3) “ interactive computer service ” means any information service, system or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users;

(4) “intimate act” has the same meaning as “sexual act”, as that term is defined in Section 30-9-2 NMSA 1978;

(5) “ sensitive images ” means images, photographs, videos or other likenesses depicting or simulating an intimate act or depicting any portion of a person's genitals, or of a woman's breast below the top of the areola, that is either uncovered or visible through less-than-fully opaque clothing, which images may reasonably be considered to be private, intimate or inappropriate for distribution or publication without that person's consent; and

(6) “telecommunications provider” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 63-7-23 NMSA 1978 .

C. Whoever commits unauthorized distribution of sensitive images is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, the offender is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on:

(1) an interactive computer service, an information service or a telecommunications provider for content provided by another person; or

(2) a person who reproduces, distributes, exhibits, publishes, transmits or otherwise disseminates content in furtherance of a legitimate public purpose, including the compilation or dissemination of news by newspapers and licensed broadcasters.
N.M. Stat. § 73-2-43 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 2 / Section 73-2-43
§ 73-2-43. Bridges across roads
Status: in_force

Mayordomos of public and community ditches, shall construct to the cost of the owners of said ditch, good and substantial bridges, made of lumber across all ditches that shall be under their charge, as said mayordomos in all the crossings of public road or roads.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-34 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-34
§ 7-1-34. Surrender of property subject to levy; penalty
Status: in_force

A. Any person in possession of or obligated with respect to property or rights to property subject to levy upon which a levy has been made shall surrender the property or rights, or discharge such obligation, to the secretary or the secretary's delegate, except that part of the property or right as is, at the time of such demand, the subject of a bona fide attachment, execution, levy or other similar process, unless the person is entitled to and does redeem it according to the provisions of Section 7-1-47 NMSA 1978 .

B. Upon demand of the secretary or the secretary's delegate, any employer owing a taxpayer wages or salary subject to levy upon which a levy has been made shall surrender to the secretary or the secretary's delegate each subsequent pay period that portion of the taxpayer's wages or salary not exempted under Section 7-1-36 NMSA 1978 and not subject to a prior bona fide attachment, execution, levy, garnishment or similar process, until the amount of the levy is satisfied in full or until notified by the secretary or the secretary's delegate. The secretary or secretary's delegate shall notify the employer promptly when the levy has been satisfied.

C. Any person who wrongfully fails or refuses to surrender or redeem, as required by this section, any property or rights to property levied upon, upon demand by the secretary or the secretary's delegate, is liable for a civil penalty in an amount equal to the lesser of the value of the property or rights not so surrendered or the amount of the taxes for the collection of which such levy has been made.

D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the surrender by a person in possession of or obligated with respect to property, rights to property or proceeds from the sale or other disposition of property subject to levy upon which a levy has been made by the secretary or the secretary's delegate of such property or rights to property, discharges such obligation to the department. A surrender by a person shall be a defense against the assertion of any obligation or liability to the delinquent taxpayer or any other person with respect to such property or rights to property arising from a surrender or payment.

E. The term “person”, as used in this section, includes an officer or employee of a corporation or a member or employee of a partnership, who, as such officer, employee or member, is under a duty to surrender the property or rights to property or to discharge the obligation.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-5-1 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 5 / Section 59A-5-1
§ 59A-5-1. Definitions, in general
Status: in_force

In the Insurance Code words defined in Sections 69 through 76, inclusive, of this article have the meaning ascribed in the respective such sections.
N.M. Stat. § 73-13-21 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 13 / Section 73-13-21
§ 73-13-21. Sale of land or water rights acquired through tax sale; discharge of lien; recording
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of said board of directors to sell said land or any part thereof or any water rights appurtenant thereto as soon as practicable for not less than the amount of such lien and to pay to the county treasurer the amount of said lien together with accrued interest and costs, and thereupon said treasurer shall issue and deliver to the district a receipt therefor, which shall discharge said taxes and merge said lien in the district and its successor in title, which receipt shall be entitled to be recorded in the real estate records of the county without acknowledgment.
N.M. Stat. § 24-10D-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 10D / Section 24-10D-1
§ 24-10D-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Care Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 68-2-34 — NM Code / Chapter 68 / Article 2 / Section 68-2-34
§ 68-2-34. Fire planning task force; duties
Status: in_force

A. The “fire planning task force” is created. The task force shall consist of twelve members as follows:

(1) the state fire marshal;

(2) the director of the local government division of the department of finance and administration;

(3) a representative of the commissioner of public lands;

(4) a representative of the federal bureau of land management on behalf of the United States department of the interior, appointed by the governor after consulting with the department of the interior;

(5) a representative of the United States forest service, appointed by the governor, after consulting with the forest service;

(6) a member of a local fire department, appointed by the governor;

(7) a member of a volunteer fire department;

(8) a representative of the New Mexico association of counties;

(9) a representative of the New Mexico municipal league;

(10) the director of the construction industries division of the regulation and licensing department;

(11) the state forester; and

(12) a representative of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, appointed by the governor.

B. The chair of the task force shall be elected by the task force. The task force shall meet at the call of the chair.

C. The public members of the task force shall receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act.

D. The forestry division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department, with assistance from the department of finance and administration, shall provide staff for the task force.

E. The task force shall:

(1) identify those areas within the state that, because of the interface between forests and urban buildings, are the most vulnerable to danger from forest fires;

(2) develop standards for building codes and ordinances that will reduce the threat of forest fires. In developing the standards, the task force shall:

(a) recognize the distinction between altering existing situations and establishing standards for new construction;

(b) consider the benefits of thinning overgrown forests, conducting controlled burns, clearing spaces around homes and other structures, using noncombustible roofing materials and double-pane windows and taking other fire suppression or prevention measures;

(c) consider the impact of fire mitigation measures on wildlife; and

(d) solicit comments from affected landowners, land users and local governments;

(3) work with communities in the affected areas in adopting and implementing the building codes and ordinances; and

(4) report its progress and any recommendations for legislation to the governor and the legislature by December 15 of each year.
N.M. Stat. § 53-8-12 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 8 / Section 53-8-12
§ 53-8-12. Bylaws
Status: in_force

A. The initial bylaws of a corporation shall be adopted by its board of directors. The power to alter, amend or repeal the bylaws or adopt new bylaws shall be vested in the board of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. The bylaws may contain any provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of a corporation not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation.

B. The initial bylaws and any subsequent bylaws whether by amendment, repeal or new adoption shall be executed by two authorized officers of the corporation. The bylaws in effect for the corporation shall be maintained at the corporation's principal office in New Mexico and shall be subject to inspection and copying by the public. If the most recently adopted bylaws are so maintained, they shall not be void, notwithstanding any requirements of prior law. The corporation may charge a reasonable fee for copying its bylaws, not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) per page.
N.M. Stat. § 24-1H-2 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 1H / Section 24-1H-2
§ 24-1H-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Bernalillo County Off-Reservation Native American Health Commission Act:

A. “ commission ” means the off-reservation Native American health commission;

B. “ department ” means the department of health;

C. “ New Mexico tribe ” means an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo located within New Mexico;

D. “ off-reservation Native American ” means a member of a federally recognized tribe or an Alaskan native who lives in an off-reservation urban area and is a resident;

E. “ off-reservation nonprofit organization ” means a corporate nonprofit entity that provides research, advocacy or health care services for the purpose of improving health care services or the overall health of Native Americans who are not living on reservations or pueblos;

F. “ off-reservation urban area ” means an area of land that is within Bernalillo county but not under the jurisdiction of a New Mexico tribe;

G. “ resident ” means a person who lives in and is domiciled in New Mexico; and

H. “ secretary ” means the secretary of health.
N.M. Stat. § 23-4-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 23 / Article 4 / Section 23-4-1
§ 23-4-1. Veterans' home created; advisory board
Status: in_force

A. The “New Mexico state veterans' home” located near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, is declared to be a state home for veterans of service in the armed forces of the United States and their qualifying spouses, surviving spouses and gold star parents.

B. The “Fort Bayard medical center veterans' unit”, a separate and distinct unit of the Fort Bayard medical center, located near Silver City, New Mexico, is declared to be a state home for veterans of service in the armed forces of the United States.

C. There is created the “New Mexico veterans' home advisory board”. The advisory board shall consist of nine members as follows:

(1) the secretary of health or the secretary's designee;

(2) the secretary of veterans' services or the secretary's designee;

(3) the secretary of aging and long-term services or the secretary's designee;

(4) the administrator of a private nursing home;

(5) a registered health care professional who is employed by a public or private nursing home;

(6) the state commander of the department of New Mexico veterans of foreign wars or the department commander's designee;

(7) the department commander of the American legion or the department commander's designee;

(8) the state commander of disabled American veterans or the state commander's designee; and

(9) a member of any other congressionally recognized veteran service organization.

D. The governor shall appoint the members designated in Paragraphs (4), (5) and (9) of Subsection C of this section, and their terms shall be for three years each.

E. The New Mexico state veterans' home shall be under the control and oversight of the department of health.

F. The New Mexico veterans' home advisory board shall provide advice to the secretaries of veterans' services and health and the administrators of the New Mexico state veterans' home and the Fort Bayard medical center regarding veterans' services.
N.M. Stat. § 25-2-8 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 25 / Article 2 / Section 25-2-8
§ 25-2-8. Minor violations of act; warning authorized
Status: in_force

Nothing in the New Mexico Food Act shall be construed as requiring the director to report, for the institution of proceedings under the New Mexico Food Act, minor violations of that act whenever he believes that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice or warning.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-2-24 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 32A / Article 2 / Section 32A-2-24
§ 32A-2-24. Probation revocation; disposition
Status: in_force

A. A child on probation incident to an adjudication as a delinquent child who violates a term of the probation may be proceeded against in a probation revocation proceeding. A proceeding to revoke probation shall be begun by filing in the original proceeding a petition styled as a “petition to revoke probation”. Petitions to revoke probation shall be screened, reviewed and prepared in the same manner and shall contain the same information as petitions alleging delinquency. Procedures of the Delinquency Act regarding taking into custody and detention shall apply. The petition shall state the terms of probation alleged to have been violated and the factual basis for these allegations.

B. The standard of proof in probation revocation proceedings shall be evidence beyond a reasonable doubt and the hearings shall be before the court without a jury. In all other respects, proceedings to revoke probation shall be governed by the procedures, rights and duties applicable to proceedings on a delinquency petition. If a child is found to have violated a term of the child's probation, the court may extend the period of probation or make any other judgment or disposition that would have been appropriate in the original disposition of the case.
N.M. Stat. § 43-1-2 — NM Code / Chapter 43 / Article 1 / Section 43-1-2
§ 43-1-2. Short title
Status: in_force

Chapter 43, Article 1 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code”.
N.M. Stat. § 75-3-14 — NM Code / Chapter 75 / Article 3 / Section 75-3-14
§ 75-3-14. Powers and duties of commission
Status: in_force

The commission may:

A. make all rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Weather Control Act;

B. make any field investigations and inspections necessary to the enforcement of the Weather Control Act;

C. make periodic reports on weather control and cloud modification activities in this state together with evaluations of the results of such activities; and

D. make recommendations to the legislature through the board of regents on needed legislation in the regard to weather control and cloud modification.
N.M. Stat. § 10-16G-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 16G / Section 10-16G-2
§ 10-16G-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the State Ethics Commission Act:

A. “ commission ” means the state ethics commission;

B. “ commissioner ” means a member of the commission;

C. “ complainant ” means a person who files a verified complaint with the commission;

D. “ complaint ” means a complaint that has been signed by the complainant and the complainant attests under oath and subject to penalty of perjury that the information in the complaint, and any attachments provided with the complaint, are true and accurate;

E. “ director ” means the executive director of the commission;

F. “ government contractor ” means a person who has a contract with a public agency or who has submitted a competitive sealed proposal or competitive sealed bid for a contract with a public agency;

G. “ legislative body ” means the house of representatives or the senate;

H. “ lobbyist ” means a person who is required to register as a lobbyist pursuant to the provisions of the Lobbyist Regulation Act;

I. “ political party ” means a political party that has been qualified in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code;

J. “ public agency ” means any department, commission, council, board, committee, agency or institution of the executive or legislative branch of government of the state or any instrumentality of the state, including the New Mexico mortgage finance authority, the New Mexico finance authority, the New Mexico exposition center authority, the New Mexico hospital equipment loan council and the New Mexico renewable energy transmission authority;

K. “ public employee ” means an employee of a public agency;

L. “ public official ” means a person elected to an office of the executive or legislative branch of the state or a person appointed to a public agency; and

M. “ respondent ” means a person against whom a complaint has been filed with or by the commission.