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N.M. Stat. § 61-28B-27 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 28B / Section 61-28B-27
§ 61-28B-27. Fees
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 , the board may collect from certificate holders, permit holders, applicants and others the following fees:

A. for examination, a fee not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per examination section;

B. for certificate issuance or renewal, a fee not to exceed one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) per year; provided, however, that the board may charge a biennial fee of not more than twice the annual fee;

C. for firm permits, a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per year; provided, however, that the board may charge a biennial fee of not more than twice the annual fee;

D. for incomplete or delinquent continuing education reports, certificate or permit renewals, a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) each;

E. for preparing and providing licensure and examination information to others, a fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per report;

F. reasonable administrative fees for such services as research, record copies, duplicate or replacement certificates or permits;

G. a fee for fingerprinting and background check for an applicant for certification not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100);

H. for certificate reinstatement, a fee not to exceed one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175), plus past due fees and penalties;

I. for waiver to comply with continuing professional education requirements, a fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per application; and

J. for reentry into active certificate status and to comply with continuing education, a fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per application.
N.M. Stat. § 50-11-5 — NM Code / Chapter 50 / Article 11 / Section 50-11-5
§ 50-11-5. Court fees and costs
Status: in_force

In any civil suit arising from the Employee Privacy Act, the court shall award the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
N.M. Stat. § 1-19A-4 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 19A / Section 1-19A-4
§ 1-19A-4. Qualifying contributions
Status: in_force

A. Applicant candidates shall obtain qualifying contributions as follows:

(1) for all statewide judicial elective offices, the number of qualifying contributions equal to one-tenth percent of the number of voters in the state; and

(2) for the office of district judge;

(a) four hundred qualifying contributions in a district with four hundred thousand or more voters;

(b) three hundred qualifying contributions in a district with two hundred thousand or more but fewer than four hundred thousand voters;

(c) two hundred qualifying contributions in a district with one hundred thousand or more but fewer than two hundred thousand voters; and

(d) one hundred qualifying contributions in a district with fewer than one hundred thousand voters.

B. Applicant candidates may accept qualifying contributions from persons who become registered within the statutory time frame that would enable those persons to vote in the primary election.

C. Voters registered as independent are not excluded from making qualifying contributions but shall be registered within the statutory time frame as independent.

D. A payment, gift or anything of value shall not be given in exchange for a qualifying contribution.
N.M. Stat. § 17-4-22 — NM Code / Chapter 17 / Article 4 / Section 17-4-22
§ 17-4-22. Channels connecting private lakes under one license; use of screens
Status: in_force

The rights acquired by the proprietor of a private lake licensed hereunder, and the prohibitions hereof, shall extend to and include all channels connecting a series or group of lakes under one license, and the warden [director of the department of game and fish] may authorize the use of such screens or other appliances as may be necessary to prevent the fish in a licensed lake of class A from escaping, and it shall be the duty of the proprietor to adopt and use such screens or other appliances as the warden [director of the department of game and fish] may direct to prevent the fish in public waters from entering such lake.
N.M. Stat. § 4-49-19 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 4 / Article 49 / Section 4-49-19
§ 4-49-19. Redemption; notice; cancellation
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the county treasurer to keep the interest and sinking fund account of the county separate and distinct, and when there are sufficient funds in his hands to the credit of the redemption fund to pay in full the principal and interest of any such bonds issued under this article by any such county, to immediately call in and pay as many of such bonds, with accrued interest thereon, as such funds in hand will liquidate, as hereinbefore provided. Such bonds shall be paid in the order of their number, and when it is desired to redeem any of such bonds the county treasurer shall cause to be published for thirty days in some newspaper at or nearest the county seat, a notice stating that certain county bonds by numbers and amounts will be paid on presentation, and that at the expiration of thirty days such bonds will cease to bear interest, and when any bonds or coupons issued under this article are redeemed, it shall be the duty of such treasurer to certify his action to the board of county commissioners, who shall cancel the bonds by punching holes through all the signatures of the bonds and coupons, so that they can be plainly identified, and cause record to be made of the same.
N.M. Stat. § 14-14A-19 — NM Code / Chapter 14 / Article 14A / Section 14-14A-19
§ 14-14A-19. Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology
Status: in_force

A. A notarial officer shall select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person may not require a notarial officer to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notarial officer has not selected.

B. Before performing the notarial officer's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, a notarial officer shall notify the secretary of state that the notarial officer will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notarial officer intends to use. If the secretary of state has established standards for approval of technology pursuant to Section 14-14A-26 NMSA 1978 , the technology must conform to the standards. If the technology conforms to those standards, the secretary of state shall approve the use of the technology.
N.M. Stat. § 12-3-4 — NM Code / Chapter 12 / Article 3 / Section 12-3-4
§ 12-3-4. State flower; state bird; state tree; state fish; state animal; state vegetables; state gem; state grass; state fossil; state cookie; state insect; state question; state answer; state nickname; state butterfly; state reptile; state amphibian; state aircraft; state historic railroad; state tie; state necklace; state aroma
Status: in_force

A. The yucca flower is adopted as the official flower of New Mexico.

B. The chaparral bird, commonly called roadrunner, is adopted as the official bird of New Mexico.

C. The nut pine or pinon tree, scientifically known as Pinus edulis, is adopted as the official tree of New Mexico.

D. The native New Mexico cutthroat trout is adopted as the official fish of New Mexico.

E. The native New Mexico black bear is adopted as the official animal of New Mexico.

F. The chile, the Spanish adaptation of the chilli, and the pinto bean, commonly known as the frijol, are adopted as the official vegetables of New Mexico.

G. The turquoise is adopted as the official gem of New Mexico.

H. The blue grama grass, scientifically known as Bouteloua gracillis, is adopted as the official grass of New Mexico.

I. The coelophysis is adopted as the official fossil of New Mexico.

J. The bizcochito is adopted as the official cookie of New Mexico.

K. The tarantula hawk wasp, scientifically known as Pepsis formosa, is adopted as the official insect of New Mexico.

L. “Red or green?” is adopted as the official question of New Mexico.

M. “Red and green or Christmas” is adopted as the official answer of New Mexico.

N. “The Land of Enchantment” is adopted as the official nickname of New Mexico.

O. The Sandia hairstreak is adopted as the official butterfly of New Mexico.

P. The New Mexico whiptail lizard, scientifically known as Cnemidophorus neomexicanus, is adopted as the official reptile of New Mexico.

Q. The New Mexico spadefoot toad, scientifically known as Spea multiplicata, is adopted as the official amphibian of New Mexico.

R. The hot air balloon is adopted as the official aircraft of New Mexico.

S. The Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad is adopted as the official historic railroad of New Mexico.

T. The bolo tie is adopted as the official tie of New Mexico.

U. The Native American squash blossom necklace is adopted as the official necklace of New Mexico.

V. The aroma of green chile roasting is adopted as the official aroma of New Mexico.
N.M. Stat. § 5-5-11 — NM Code / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 5-5-11
§ 5-5-11. Authorization of bonds
Status: in_force

A board by resolution or a council by ordinance shall authorize the issuance by the municipality, upon the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the governing body present and constituting a quorum, of any general obligation bond series upon being authorized so to do by the electors of the municipality voting thereon, as provided in Chapter 5, Article 5 NMSA 1978 in detail, or the issuance by the municipality or county, upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of its governing body present and constituting a quorum, of any revenue bond series without necessarily being authorized at an election or by any other preliminaries.
N.M. Stat. § 22-5-4.9 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 5 / Section 22-5-4.9
§ 22-5-4.9. High school diplomas; World War II veterans
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Public School Code, a local school board may issue a high school diploma to a World War II veteran who:

(1) is an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States;

(2) was scheduled to graduate from high school after 1940 and before 1951;

(3) was a resident of New Mexico and attended a high school in the locality of the current school district; and

(4) left high school before graduation to serve in World War II.

B. A local school board may issue a high school diploma to a qualifying World War II veteran regardless of whether the veteran holds a high school equivalency credential or is deceased.

C. The department shall adopt and promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this section, including:

(1) an application form to be submitted by the World War II veteran or a person acting on behalf of the veteran if the veteran is incapacitated or deceased; and

(2) what constitutes acceptable evidence of eligibility for a diploma.
N.M. Stat. § 73-8-32 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 8 / Section 73-8-32
§ 73-8-32. Expense levy; power of constructing system; rights-of-way; state land
Status: in_force

For the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to the organization of the district and the care, operation, management, repair and improvement of all drainage works and property of the district, including salaries of officers and employes, and all expenses necessarily incident to the conduct of the business of said district, the board of directors may provide for the payment of all such expenses by levy of assessment therefor in the manner hereinbefore specified. The board of directors shall have the power to construct its drainage canals, ditches or other conduits or drainage works across any stream of water, watercourse, street, avenue, highway, railway, canal, ditch or flume which the route of any such drainage works may intersect or cross; and if the owners of any such property so intersected or crossed, or those in control thereof, shall fail to agree with such board of directors upon the amount to be paid for such intersection or crossing, or as to the points or manner of such crossings, the controversy shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the provisions of law relative to the taking of lands for public uses.

Right-of-way is hereby given, dedicated and set apart to locate, construct and maintain any such drainage works over, through or upon any of the lands which are now or hereafter may be the property of the state.

Lands belonging to the state embraced within the limits of any such drainage district shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this act; and the officers of the state who are authorized to administer the laws of the state with reference to state lands, and to disburse funds derived therefrom, are hereby authorized and empowered to take such action and make such disbursements from such funds as shall from time to time be required in order to comply with the provisions of this act applicable to any such lands embraced within any such drainage district.
N.M. Stat. § 22-8B-3 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 8B / Section 22-8B-3
§ 22-8B-3. Purpose
Status: in_force

The Charter Schools Act is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements.
N.M. Stat. § 72-18-15 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 18 / Section 72-18-15
§ 72-18-15. Vacancies on the board
Status: in_force

Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the board. The appointee shall serve until the next local election pursuant to the Local Election Act when the vacancy shall be filled by election. If the board fails to fill any vacancy within thirty days after it occurs, the court declaring the organization of the district shall fill the vacancy.
N.M. Stat. § 5-4-8 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 5-4-8
§ 5-4-8. Power to issue bonds
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality is hereby authorized to issue and dispose of negotiable bonds thereof, subject to the limitation and in accordance with Article IX of the constitution , for the purpose of securing funds for the acquisition of lands or buildings for playgrounds, recreation centers, zoos and other recreational purposes and the equipment thereof, to the extent and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 14-40-16 through 14-40-21 NMSA 1953 .
N.M. Stat. § 21-1-40 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 1 / Section 21-1-40
§ 21-1-40. Prepaid higher education tuition program; feasibility study; guidelines
Status: in_force

A. The higher education department 1 shall conduct a thorough study to determine the feasibility of creating a prepaid higher education tuition program, which shall include requirements that:

(1) prepaid tuition contracts, once paid, will cover all tuition and required fees of the institution of higher education;

(2) payments for prepaid tuition contracts may be made either in a lump sum or in installments;

(3) the prepaid tuition contracts shall:

(a) allow purchasers to choose from payment plans that pay the tuition and required fees for either a community college, four-year or in-state, private post-secondary educational institution;

(b) allow for rollover of prepaid higher education tuition benefits from one plan to another, and that provide that benefits may be used at any community college, four-year or in-state, private post-secondary educational institution;

(c) include penalties for termination of the contract or default on any of the contract's terms or conditions; and

(d) include provisions that allow purchasers to change or switch beneficiaries;

(4) beneficiaries meet certain minimum eligibility requirements;

(5) when setting contract prices, the commission [department] consider:

(a) the amount and estimated rate of increase of tuition and fees at institutions of higher education;

(b) expected investment returns;

(c) estimated administrative costs; and

(d) the period between the date the contract is entered into and the date the beneficiary is projected to graduate from high school;

(6) allow for gifts or bequests either on behalf of a beneficiary or to the fund generally;

(7) institutions of higher education are either required to participate or that the commission [department] may specify how and when institutions of higher education become eligible to participate in the program;

(8) benefits under a prepaid tuition contract are excluded from any calculation of a beneficiary's state student-aid eligibility; and

(9) a program established pursuant to the requirements set forth in this section shall not obligate or encumber any money deposited in the state permanent fund, the severance tax bond fund or any money that is a part of a state-funded financial aid program.

B. The commission [department] 1 shall report its findings to the appropriate interim legislative committee no later than October 15, 1997. The report shall include a recommendation from the commission [department] regarding the feasibility of implementing a prepaid higher education tuition program based on the requirements set forth in Subsection A of this section.
N.M. Stat. § 9-28-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 28 / Section 9-28-6
§ 9-28-6. Cooperation with federal government; authority of secretary; single state agency status
Status: in_force

A. The department is authorized to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of homeland security and emergency management programs in which financial or other participation by the federal government is authorized or mandated under state or federal laws, rules or orders. The department may enter into agreements with agencies of the federal government to implement homeland security and emergency management programs subject to availability of appropriated state funds and any provisions of state laws applicable to such agreements or participation by the state.

B. The governor may by appropriate order designate the department as the single state agency for the administration of any homeland security or emergency management program when that designation is a condition of federal financial or other participation in the program under applicable federal law, rule or order. Whether or not a federal condition exists, the governor may designate the department as the single state agency for the administration of any homeland security or emergency management program. No designation of a single state agency under the authority granted in this section shall be made in contravention of state law.
N.M. Stat. § 19-6-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 6 / Section 19-6-6
§ 19-6-6. Failure of lessee or purchaser to provide gates and runways at intersection of public highway; failure to close gate; penalty
Status: in_force

Every lessee of state lands, and every purchaser of state lands holding same under contract to purchase, who shall fence the same, shall erect and maintain gates and runways at all intersections at public highways, and failure so to do shall constitute a misdemeanor, upon conviction of which the lessee or holder of contract to purchase so convicted shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars [($25.00)] and in default of payment thereof, shall be imprisoned for not more than thirty days. Any person passing through such gate and failing to close the same shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by this section.
N.M. Stat. § 14-16-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 14 / Article 16 / Section 14-16-9
§ 14-16-9. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
Status: in_force

(a) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.

(b) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under Subsection (a) is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution or adoption, including the parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-27.2 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-27.2
§ 10-11-27.2. Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

A. it is appropriate to recognize the professionalism and dedication of state police officers, who provide an essential service to the citizens of New Mexico;

B. it is appropriate to recognize the hazardous nature of the work performed by state police officers;

C. the spirit of what it takes to be a state police officer is personified by Sergeant Brent H. Bateman, who served with honor as a state police officer for twenty-two years. Sergeant Bateman became ill days after his retirement and passed away a short six months following retirement; and

D. the twenty percent credit toward actual service, as provided in Subsection B of Section 10-11-27 NMSA 1978 under state police member coverage plan 1, is dedicated to Sergeant Brent H. Bateman and all other officers who have served, and who do serve, as New Mexico state police officers.
N.M. Stat. § 72-16-37 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 16 / Section 72-16-37
§ 72-16-37. Disposition of property, funds and taxes of authority
Status: in_force

All property and all funds remaining in the treasury of the authority so dissolved shall be surrendered and transferred to the county in which the authority is located and shall become a part of the general fund of the county.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-17-26 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 17 / Section 59A-17-26
§ 59A-17-26. Binding agreements by insurers
Status: in_force

No insurer shall assume an obligation to a person other than a policyholder or other insurers that with it are under common control or management or are members of a joint underwriting organization subject to the provisions of Section 59A-17-25 NMSA 1978 , to use or adhere to certain rates or rules, and no other person shall impose a penalty or other adverse consequence for failure of an insurer to adhere to certain rates or rules except as to action by the superintendent in enforcement of Section 59A-17-12 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 59A-23E-3 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 23E / Section 59A-23E-3
§ 59A-23E-3. Limitation on preexisting condition exclusion period
Status: in_force

A health insurance issuer or health benefits plan offering group health insurance, blanket health insurance or individual health insurance shall not impose any preexisting condition exclusion with respect to that health insurance plan or coverage. A health insurance issuer or health insurance plan offering group health insurance, blanket health insurance or individual health insurance shall not impose a waiting period in excess of ninety days with respect to a health insurance plan or coverage.