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N.M. Stat. § 6-4-20 — NM Code / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 6-4-20
§ 6-4-20. Agent for service of process
Status: in_force

A. A nonparticipating manufacturer not registered to do business in the state shall, as a condition precedent to having its name or its brand families listed and retained in the directory, appoint and continually engage without interruption a registered agent in this state for service of process on whom all process and any action or proceeding arising out of the enforcement of the Tobacco Escrow Fund Act or Section 6-4-13 NMSA 1978 may be served. The nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide to the attorney general the name, address and telephone number of its agent for service of process and shall provide any other information relating to its agent as may be requested by the attorney general.

B. A nonparticipating manufacturer located outside of the United States shall, as an additional condition precedent to having its brand families listed or retained in the directory, cause each of its importers of any of its brand families to be sold in New Mexico to appoint, and continually engage without interruption, the services of an agent in the state in accordance with the provisions of this section. All obligations of a nonparticipating manufacturer imposed by this section with respect to appointment of its agent shall also apply to the importers with respect to appointment of their agents.

C. A nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide written notice to the attorney general thirty calendar days prior to the termination of the authority of an agent appointed pursuant to Subsections A and B of this section. No less than five calendar days prior to the termination of an existing agent appointment, a nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide to the attorney general the name, address and telephone number of its newly appointed agent for service of process and shall provide any other information relating to the new appointment as may be requested by the attorney general. In the event an agent terminates an agency appointment, the nonparticipating manufacturer shall notify the attorney general of the termination within five calendar days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the attorney general of the appointment of a new agent.

D. A nonparticipating manufacturer whose products are sold in this state without appointing or designating an agent as required by this section shall be deemed to have appointed the secretary of state as agent and may be proceeded against in the courts of this state by service of process upon the secretary of state; provided that the appointment of the secretary of state as agent shall not satisfy any other requirement of the Tobacco Escrow Fund Act.
N.M. Stat. § 9-15D-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 15D / Section 9-15D-1
§ 9-15D-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Green Jobs Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 44-5-9 — NM Code / Chapter 44 / Article 5 / Section 44-5-9
§ 44-5-9. Answer to interrogatories not evidence in criminal prosecution
Status: in_force

Such answer shall not be admitted against such person as evidence in any criminal proceeding.
N.M. Stat. § 21-21-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 21 / Article 21 / Section 21-21-6
§ 21-21-6. Reimbursement of the fiscal agent
Status: in_force

The fiscal agent shall be reimbursed by the higher education department 1 for the expense connected with his duties under the terms of an agreement negotiated annually by the board of educational finance with the approval of the board of finance. Reimbursement shall include a reasonable overhead in addition to direct costs. An annual appropriation to the board of educational finance for the cost of administering the student loan program shall be made from the general fund. Any part of this appropriation not needed for the reimbursement of the fiscal agent shall revert to the general fund at the end of each fiscal year.
N.M. Stat. § 2-17-5 — NM Code / Chapter 2 / Article 17 / Section 2-17-5
§ 2-17-5. Reports
Status: in_force

The committee shall make reports of its findings and recommendations for the consideration of the first and second sessions of the forty-fourth legislature and the first and second sessions of the forty-fifth legislature. The reports and suggested legislation shall be made available to the New Mexico legislative council on or before December 15 preceding each session.
N.M. Stat. § 35-1-6.1 — NM Code / Chapter 35 / Article 1 / Section 35-1-6.1
§ 35-1-6.1. Magistrate court; Cibola district
Status: in_force

There shall be two magistrates in Cibola magistrate district, divisions 1 and 2 operating as a single court in Grants.
N.M. Stat. § 18-13-7 — NM Code / Chapter 18 / Article 13 / Section 18-13-7
§ 18-13-7. Funding
Status: in_force

The initial board shall seek private and public funding for the trust and is authorized to accept gifts and grants of both private and public funds. The “historic landscape trust fund” is created in the state treasury. All funds accepted by the initial board shall be deposited in the fund. The fund is appropriated to the initial board and may be expended as authorized by vouchers drawn by the chair of the initial board on warrants drawn by the department of finance and administration. Expenditures are authorized in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 only for organization expenses of the trust and per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act for the appointed members of the initial board.
N.M. Stat. § 5-17-31 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 5 / Article 17 / Section 5-17-31
§ 5-17-31. Term of bonds
Status: in_force

For any bonds issued in connection with Section 28, 29 or 30 of the Infrastructure Development Zone Act, the board shall prescribe the denominations of the bonds, the principal amount of each issue and the form of the bonds and shall establish the maturities, which shall not exceed thirty years, interest payment dates and interest rates, whether fixed or variable, not exceeding the maximum rate stated in the notice of the election or the resolution of the board. The bonds may be sold by competitive bid or negotiated sale for public or private offering at, below or above par. The proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited with the treasurer, or with a trustee or agent designated by the board, to the credit of the infrastructure development zone to be withdrawn for the purposes provided by the Infrastructure Development Zone Act. Pending that use, the proceeds may be invested as determined by the board. The bonds shall be made payable as to both principal and interest solely from revenues of the infrastructure development zone, and shall specify the revenues pledged for such purposes, and shall contain such other terms, conditions, covenants and agreements as the board deems proper. The bonds may be payable from any combination of taxes, assessments or other revenues collected or received pursuant to the Infrastructure Development Zone Act.
N.M. Stat. § 58-15-27 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 15 / Section 58-15-27
§ 58-15-27. Amendment
Status: repealed

This act, or any part thereof, may be modified, amended or repealed so as to effect a cancellation or alteration of any license or right of a license hereunder; provided, that such cancellation or alteration shall not impair or affect the obligation of any preexisting lawful contract between any licensee and any borrower.
N.M. Stat. § 37-1-12 — NM Code / Chapter 37 / Article 1 / Section 37-1-12
§ 37-1-12. When commencement of action stayed or prevented
Status: in_force

When the commencement of any action shall be stayed or prevented by injunction order or other lawful proceeding, the time such injunction order or proceeding shall continue in force shall not be counted in computing the period of limitation.
N.M. Stat. § 72-5-23 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 5 / Section 72-5-23
§ 72-5-23. Water appurtenant to land; change of place of use
Status: in_force

All water used in this state for irrigation purposes, except as otherwise provided in this article, shall be considered appurtenant to the land upon which it is used, and the right to use it upon the land shall never be severed from the land without the consent of the owner of the land, but, by and with the consent of the owner of the land, all or any part of the right may be severed from the land, simultaneously transferred and become appurtenant to other land, or may be transferred for other purposes, without losing priority of right theretofore established, if such changes can be made without detriment to existing water rights and are not contrary to conservation of water within the state and not detrimental to the public welfare of the state, on the approval of an application of the owner by the state engineer. Publication of notice of application, opportunity for the filing of objections or protests and a hearing on the application shall be provided as required by Sections 72-5-4 and 72-5-5 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 40-4-1 — NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 4 / Section 40-4-1
§ 40-4-1. Dissolution of marriage
Status: in_force

On the petition of either party to a marriage, a district court may decree a dissolution of marriage on any of the following grounds:

A. incompatibility;

B. cruel and inhuman treatment;

C. adultery; or

D. abandonment.
N.M. Stat. § 58-18-7.3 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 18 / Section 58-18-7.3
§ 58-18-7.3. Rehabilitation loans and home improvement loans
Status: in_force

The authority may develop a tax-exempt bond, a taxable bond or an authority-funded program for the financing of home improvement or rehabilitation loans. Such a home improvement or rehabilitation loan program may be conducted in concert with any appropriation provided by the legislature for the purpose of developing and conducting a program of subsidizing the interest rates on home improvement or rehabilitation loans to persons of low or moderate income.
N.M. Stat. § 19-8-29 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 8 / Section 19-8-29
§ 19-8-29. Improvements removable upon termination of lease
Status: in_force

Upon termination of any lease issued under the provisions of this act by reason of forfeiture, surrender, expiration of term or for any other reason, lessee may remove all improvements and equipment as can be removed without material injury to the premises; provided, however, that all rents and royalties have been paid and that such removal is accomplished within two years from the termination date or before such earlier date as the commissioner may set upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the lessee. All improvements and equipment remaining upon the premises after the removal date as set in accordance with this section shall be forfeited to the state of New Mexico without compensation.
N.M. Stat. § 22-13-1.3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 13 / Section 22-13-1.3
§ 22-13-1.3. Reading initiative; design
Status: in_force

A. The department shall design and implement a statewide reading initiative to improve reading proficiency in the state. The design of the reading initiative shall be based upon quality, scientifically based reading research that has been shown to improve reading proficiency and shall include the following:

(1) consistent assessment and evaluation of student reading levels;

(2) appropriate professional staff development to assist licensed school employees in the instruction of reading;

(3) extra time in the student's day or year for implementation of reading programs;

(4) rewards provided to teachers and other applicable licensed school employees in public schools that improve student reading proficiency; and

(5) criteria for public schools to establish an individualized reading plan for students who fail to meet grade level reading proficiency standards.

B. The department shall use national experts to work with the department to develop an immediate reading initiative and a long-term plan for sustained reading improvement.

C. The department shall involve school district personnel, especially licensed elementary reading specialists, parents and other interested persons in the design of the reading initiative.
N.M. Stat. § 22-11-44 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 11 / Section 22-11-44
§ 22-11-44. Saving clause; retirement benefits; disability benefits
Status: repealed

A. Any person retired pursuant to the provisions of any laws repealed by the Educational Retirement Act shall be considered to have retired pursuant to the Educational Retirement Act and shall continue to receive retirement benefits in the same amount as received prior to the enactment of the Educational Retirement Act.

B. Any person receiving disability benefits pursuant to any laws repealed by the Educational Retirement Act shall continue to receive disability benefits in the same amount as received prior to the enactment of the Educational Retirement Act and shall be considered to have been granted disability benefits pursuant to and be subject to the provisions of the Educational Retirement Act.

C. Nothing in the Educational Retirement Act shall be construed to adversely affect any benefits being paid pursuant to any laws repealed by the Educational Retirement Act or any laws establishing the public employees retirement association.

D. No person who was covered under the provisions of any statute repealed by the Educational Retirement Act shall be retired at a monthly benefit that is less than the person would have received had the person's employment continued to be performed under such repealed provisions.
N.M. Stat. § 76-11-17 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 11 / Section 76-11-17
§ 76-11-17. Seizure; condemnation; sale
Status: in_force

A. Any lot of fertilizer or soil conditioner not in compliance with the provisions of the New Mexico Fertilizer Act is subject to seizure on complaint of the department to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the fertilizer or soil conditioner is located.

B. In the event the court finds the fertilizer or soil conditioner to be in violation of the New Mexico Fertilizer Act and orders the condemnation of the fertilizer or soil conditioner, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the fertilizer or soil conditioner and the laws of the state.

C. In no instance shall the disposition of the fertilizer or soil conditioner be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the fertilizer or soil conditioner or for permission to process or relabel the fertilizer or soil conditioner to bring it into compliance with the New Mexico Fertilizer Act.
N.M. Stat. § 61-1-8 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 1 / Section 61-1-8
§ 61-1-8. Rights of party entitled to hearing
Status: in_force

A. A party entitled to be heard pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act shall have the right to be represented by counsel; to present all relevant evidence by means of witnesses, books, papers, documents and other evidence; to examine all opposing witnesses who appear on a matter relevant to the issues; and to have subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued as of right prior to the commencement of the hearing to compel discovery and the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents and other evidence upon making written request for them to the board or hearing officer. The issuance of such subpoenas after the commencement of the hearing rests in the discretion of the board or the hearing officer. All notices issued pursuant to Section 61-1-4 NMSA 1978 shall contain a statement of these rights.

B. Upon written request to another party, any party is entitled to:

(1) obtain the names and addresses of witnesses who will or may be called by the other party to testify at the hearing; and

(2) inspect and copy documents or items that the other party will or may introduce in evidence at the hearing.

C. The party to whom a request is made shall comply with the request within ten days after the service or delivery of the request. No request shall be made less than fifteen days before the hearing.

D. A party may take depositions after service of notice in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts. Depositions may be used as in proceedings governed by those rules.
N.M. Stat. § 60-2D-2 — NM Code / Chapter 60 / Article 2D / Section 60-2D-2
§ 60-2D-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Bicycle Racing Act:

A. “commission” means the bicycle racing commission;

B. “bicycle racing” means racing at Keiren velodrome bicycle-racing tracks approved by the commission;

C. “license” means a license for a racing meet issued under the provisions of the Bicycle Racing Act; and

D. “secretary” means the executive secretary of the commission.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-23A-10 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 23A / Section 59A-23A-10
§ 59A-23A-10. Penalties
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalties provided by the laws of this state, any insurer and any agent found to have violated any requirement of this state relating to the regulation of long-term care insurance or the marketing of such insurance shall be subject to a fine of up to three times the amount of any commissions paid for each policy involved in the violation or up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater.
N.M. Stat. § 5-14-7 — NM Code / Chapter 5 / Article 14 / Section 5-14-7
§ 5-14-7. Audit of vendors
Status: in_force

A local governmental entity imposing a convention center fee shall include verification of the collection of the correct convention center fee in any audit of a vendor conducted pursuant to Section 3-38-17.1 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 22-14-11.1 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 14 / Section 22-14-11.1
§ 22-14-11.1. Third party liability
Status: in_force

A. The vocational rehabilitation division shall make reasonable efforts to ascertain any legal liability of third parties who are or may be liable to pay all or part of the cost of rehabilitation services of an applicant or client of vocational rehabilitation.

B. When the division provides vocational rehabilitation services to qualified individuals, the division is subrogated to any right of the individual against a third party for recovery of costs incurred.
N.M. Stat. § 22-8-16 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 8 / Section 22-8-16
§ 22-8-16. Payment to school districts
Status: in_force

The department shall make payments of each distribution of the public school fund by warrant of the department of finance and administration drawn against the public school fund upon vouchers issued by the department. When payments are made to county treasurers for school districts within the county, the county treasurer shall hold and allocate these funds solely for the use and benefit of the specific school district and purpose for which the allocation was made.
N.M. Stat. § 33-2-16 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 33 / Article 2 / Section 33-2-16
§ 33-2-16. Record on admission of prisoner; physical data; improvement or deterioration record
Status: in_force

When any prisoner shall be received into said penitentiary, the superintendent [warden] shall cause to be entered into a register the date of such admission, the name, age, nativity, nationality, with such other facts as can be ascertained of parentage, education, occupation, and early social influences as seem to indicate the constitutional and acquired defects and tendencies of the prisoner. Based upon these, an estimate shall be made of the present condition of the prisoner, and the best probable plan of treatment.

The physician of said penitentiary shall carefully examine each prisoner when received and shall enter in a register to be kept by him, the name, nationality or race, the weight, stature and family history of each prisoner, also a statement of the condition of the heart, lungs, and other leading organs, the rate of the pulse and respiration, the measurement of the chest and abdomen, and any existing disease or deformity, or other disability, acquired or inherited.

Upon the superintendent's [warden's] register shall be entered from time to time minutes of observed improvement or deterioration of character, and notes as to the method and treatment employed; also all alterations affecting the standing or situation of such prisoner, and any subsequent facts or personal history which may be brought officially to his knowledge bearing upon the question of the parole or final release of the prisoner.
N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-3 — NM Code / Chapter 42A / Article 1 / Section 42A-1-3
§ 42A-1-3. Agreement
Status: in_force

At any time before or after commencement of a condemnation action, the parties may agree to and carry out a compromise or settlement as to any matter, including all or any part of the compensation or other relief.
N.M. Stat. § 22-3B-10 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 3B / Section 22-3B-10
§ 22-3B-10. Public education commission district five
Status: in_force

Public education commission district five is composed of Bernalillo county precinct 31; Cibola county precincts 2 through 6, 8 through 14 and 16 through 30; McKinley county; Sandoval county precincts 24 through 26; San Juan county precincts 1 through 59, 70, 71, 75, 77 through 83, 99 through 110, 120, 121 and 130 through 134; and Socorro county precinct 15.