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N.M. Stat. § 70-13-2 — NM Code / Chapter 70 / Article 13 / Section 70-13-2
§ 70-13-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Produced Water Act:

A. “ operator ” means a person authorized by the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department to operate a unit for an oil or gas well or other oil or gas facility;

B. “ produced water ” means a fluid that is an incidental byproduct from drilling for or the production of oil and gas;

C. “ recycled water ” or “ recycled produced water ” means produced water that is reconditioned by a recycling facility permitted by the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department; and

D. “ treated water ” or “ treated produced water ” means produced water that is reconditioned by mechanical or chemical processes into a reusable form.
N.M. Stat. § 4-48B-8 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 48B / Section 4-48B-8
§ 4-48B-8. Sick and indigent persons; agreements for care with state and county agencies
Status: in_force

Counties, by their county commissioners, are authorized to make agreements with state or county agencies or other agencies for the care of sick and indigent persons. Such care shall be provided to all non-citizens, regardless of immigration status, if they meet all other qualifying criteria for such care.
N.M. Stat. § 1-25-3 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 25 / Section 1-25-3
§ 1-25-3. Recall; elected officials subject to recall; limitations
Status: in_force

A. An elected official of the following local jurisdictions is subject to recall pursuant to the provisions of the Recall Act:

(1) a school district, pursuant to Article 12, Section 14 of the constitution of New Mexico ;

(2) a county, pursuant to Article 10, Section 9 of the constitution of New Mexico ;

(3) a commission-manager municipality, pursuant to Section 3-14-16 NMSA 1978; and

(4) a home rule municipality, if the charter of the home rule municipality provides for recall of elective officers and notwithstanding any election provisions or procedures in the laws of the municipality that may conflict with the Recall Act; provided that if the recall procedures of a home rule municipality provide greater due process than the Recall Act, the recall procedures of the home rule municipality shall be utilized in place of the due process procedures of the Recall Act.

B. Recall of elected officials of the local jurisdictions listed in Subsection A of this section is subject to the following limitations:

(1) the cited grounds for recall shall be based upon acts or failures to act constituting malfeasance in office, misfeasance in office or violation of oath of office occurring during the current term of the named official sought to be recalled;

(2) no petition for recall of a named official shall be submitted more than once during the same term of office to which the official is elected; and

(3) an election to recall a named official shall not be conducted:

(a) later than one hundred eighty days from the end of the term for the office for which the recall of a named official is sought, in the case of any office subject to recall; and

(b) after May 1 in the calendar year in which an election is to be held for the office for which the recall of a named official is sought, in the case of a county official who is a candidate for reelection.
N.M. Stat. § 61-14D-4 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 14D / Section 61-14D-4
§ 61-14D-4. License required
Status: in_force

A. Unless licensed pursuant to the Athletic Trainer Practice Act, no person shall:

(1) practice as an athletic trainer as defined in the Athletic Trainer Practice Act;

(2) use the title or represent himself as a licensed athletic trainer or use any other title, abbreviation, letters, figures, signs or devices that indicate the person is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer; or

(3) advertise, hold out to the public or represent in any manner that he is authorized to practice athletic training in the jurisdiction.
N.M. Stat. § 5-18-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 5 / Article 18 / Section 5-18-6
§ 5-18-6. Hearing; formation of a district
Status: in_force

A. At the hearing on formation of a district, the governing body shall accept and pass on written and oral testimony and evidence presented in support of or in opposition to the formation of the district. After hearing the written and oral testimony, the governing body shall determine whether the district should be formed based on the interests, convenience or necessity of the owners of property in the proposed district and the citizens of the municipality or county in which the proposed district would be located.

B. If the governing body determines that the district should be formed, it shall adopt an ordinance ordering that the district be formed and identifying the method by which property owners can execute agreements to have their property included in the district. The ordinance shall state that the district will be governed by a district board consisting of members of the governing body, or upon determination of the governing body, five directors appointed by the governing body. The ordinance shall state that one or more resolutions shall be adopted by the district board to identify the property to be included in the district and the special assessment to be imposed on that property.

C. The governing body shall cause a copy of the ordinance ordering formation of the district to be delivered to the county assessor and county treasurer of the county in which the district is located, the taxation and revenue department and the local government division of the department of finance and administration.

D. Subsequent to the formation of the district, property may be included in the district by execution of an agreement by the owner of the property and the district board, agreeing to the inclusion of the property and the imposition of a special assessment on the property, and the district board shall adopt a resolution to this effect. The district shall deliver a copy of the resolution to the county assessor and county treasurer of the county in which the district is located. A copy of the resolution and a description of the property included in the district shall be recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the district is located.
N.M. Stat. § 12-5-13 — NM Code / Chapter 12 / Article 5 / Section 12-5-13
§ 12-5-13. Hispanic culture day
Status: in_force

The second Tuesday of February of each odd-numbered year shall be known and celebrated as “Hispanic culture day” in recognition of the many contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments of Hispanic people from throughout the world who have built New Mexico into a beautiful and dynamic mosaic of cultural diversity. This day shall be observed with celebrations that honor all past, present and future Hispanic citizens and leaders in ways that enhance relationships among all the people of New Mexico.
N.M. Stat. § 60-15-13 — NM Code / Chapter 60 / Article 15 / Section 60-15-13
§ 60-15-13. Civil and administrative penalties
Status: in_force

A. A person who engages in unlicensed operation may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

B. An employer, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization that knowingly violates the provisions of the Crane Operators Safety Act may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

C. Any licensed crane operator who violates a provision of the Crane Operators Safety Act may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

D. The department may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of or to enjoin a person from violating the provisions of the Crane Operators Safety Act. If the court finds that a violation has occurred, the person who committed the violation shall be liable for the expenses incurred by the department in investigating and enforcing the provisions of that act plus reasonable attorney fees and costs associated with court action.
N.M. Stat. § 31-3-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 31 / Article 3 / Section 31-3-1
§ 31-3-1. Designee to accept bail
Status: in_force

Any statutory provision or rule of court governing the release of an accused may be carried out by a responsible person designated by the court.
N.M. Stat. § 56-8-24 — NM Code / Chapter 56 / Article 8 / Section 56-8-24
§ 56-8-24. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Residential Home Loan Act:

A. “residence” means a dwelling and the underlying real property designed for occupancy by one to four families, and includes mobile homes and condominiums;

B. “home loan” means:

(1) a loan made to a person, all or a substantial portion of the proceeds of which will be used to purchase, construct, improve, rehabilitate, sell a residence or refinance a loan on a residence and which loan will be secured in whole or in part by a security interest in the residence evidenced by a real estate mortgage;

(2) the principal amount secured by a real estate mortgage on a residence when that real estate mortgage was executed by the mortgagor in connection with his purchase of the property, and the obligation secured represents a part of the deferred purchase price; or

(3) the deferred balance due under a real estate contract made for the purchase or sale of a residence;

C. “director” means the director of the financial institutions division of the commerce and industry department [regulation and licensing department];

D. “person” means any individual or other legal entity;

E. “real estate contract” means a contractual document creating rights and obligations between a seller and buyer of a residence under which the seller agrees to transfer legal title to the residence to the buyer after payment over time of all or part of the purchase price of the residence;

F. “real estate mortgage” means any document creating a security interest in a residence owned by a person to secure the payment of a home loan as defined in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Subsection B of this section and includes mortgages and deeds of trust;

G. “rate of interest” means the annual interest rate computed on any home loan determined by and calculated over the full contracted term of the home loan and includes in the calculation both the interest on the principal amount of the loan and discount points, premiums, commitment fees and other interest charges made pursuant to a home loan; and

H. “federal national mortgage association auction” means a biweekly auction of the federal national mortgage association for commitments to purchase eligible conventional home loans (free market system auction).
N.M. Stat. § 21-14-2.1 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 14 / Section 21-14-2.1
§ 21-14-2.1. Branch community college board; local option
Status: in_force

A. A majority of the local board of education or the combined boards of education acting as a single board may cease to operate as the branch community college board and provide for an elected branch community college board. In that event, the majority of the local board of education or the combined boards of education acting as a single board shall elect five persons as members of the branch community college board. Board members shall be qualified electors and residents of the branch community college district. The members of the board shall continue to serve until the next regular local election, at which time five board members shall be elected by the qualified electors of the branch community college district. The candidates shall file for and be elected to a particular position number. At the first board meeting after the election, the five members shall draw lots for the following terms: two for terms of two years and three for terms of four years. Thereafter, board members shall be elected for terms of four years. All vacancies caused in any other manner than by the expiration of the term of office shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members.

B. Immediately after the election of the five members by the assembled board of education members, the board shall select from its members a chair and secretary who shall serve in these offices until the next regular local election. In January after each regular local election, the members shall proceed to reorganize.

C. The duties of the board shall continue as set out in Chapter 21, Article 14 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 5-8-33 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 5 / Article 8 / Section 5-8-33
§ 5-8-33. Notice of hearing on amendments to land use assumptions, capital improvements plan or impact fee
Status: in_force

A. The municipality or county shall publish notice of the hearing conforming to locally adopted regulations governing change-of-zone requests, except as otherwise provided in this section.

B. The notice must contain the following:

(1) a headline to read as follows:

(2) the time, date and location of the hearing;

(3) a statement that the purpose of the hearing is to consider amendments to land use assumptions, capital improvements plan or impact fees;

(4) an easily understandable description and map of the service area on which the update is being prepared; and

(5) a statement that any member of the public has the right to appear at the hearing and present evidence for or against the update.
N.M. Stat. § 62-15-13 — NM Code / Chapter 62 / Article 15 / Section 62-15-13
§ 62-15-13. Consolidation
Status: in_force

Any two or more cooperatives, each of which is designated a “consolidating cooperative” in this section, may consolidate into a new cooperative, designated the “new cooperative” in this section, by complying with the following requirements:

A. the proposition for the consolidation of the consolidating cooperatives into the new cooperative and proposed articles of consolidation to give effect to the consolidation shall be first approved by the board of trustees of each consolidating cooperative. The proposed articles of consolidation shall recite in the caption that they are executed pursuant to the Rural Electric Cooperative Act and shall state:

(1) the name of each consolidating cooperative, the address of its principal office and the date of the filing of its articles of incorporation in the office of the secretary of state;

(2) the name of the new cooperative and the address of its principal office;

(3) the names and addresses of the persons who shall constitute the first board of trustees of the new cooperative;

(4) the terms and conditions of the consolidation and the mode of carrying it into effect, including the manner and basis of converting memberships in each consolidating cooperative into memberships in the new cooperative and the issuance of certificates of membership in respect of the converted memberships; and

(5) any provisions not inconsistent with the Rural Electric Cooperative Act deemed necessary or advisable for the conduct of the business and affairs of the new cooperative;

B. the proposition for the consolidation of the consolidating cooperatives into the new cooperative and the proposed articles of consolidation approved by the board of trustees of each consolidating cooperative shall then be submitted to a vote of the members of each consolidating cooperative at any annual or special meeting, the notice of which shall set forth full particulars concerning the proposed consolidation. The proposed consolidation and the proposed articles of consolidation shall be deemed to be approved upon the affirmative vote of a simple majority of those members of each consolidating cooperative voting thereon at that meeting; and

C. upon approval by the members of the respective consolidating cooperatives, articles of consolidation in the form approved shall be executed and acknowledged on behalf of each consolidating cooperative by its president or vice president, and its seal shall be affixed thereto and attested by its secretary. The president or vice president of each consolidating cooperative executing the articles of consolidation shall make and annex to the articles of incorporation an affidavit stating that the provisions of this section were duly complied with by that cooperative. The articles of consolidation and affidavits shall be submitted to the secretary of state for filing as provided in Section 62-15-19 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 22-24-4.1 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 24 / Section 22-24-4.1
§ 22-24-4.1. Outstanding deficiencies; assessment; correction
Status: in_force

A. No later than September 1, 2001, the council shall define and develop guidelines, consistent with the codes adopted by the construction industries commission pursuant to the Construction Industries Licensing Act, 1 for school districts to use to identify outstanding serious deficiencies in public school buildings and grounds, including buildings and grounds of charter schools, that may adversely affect the health or safety of students and school personnel.

B. A school district shall use these guidelines to complete a self-assessment of the outstanding health or safety deficiencies within the school district and provide cost projections to correct the outstanding deficiencies.

C. The council shall develop a methodology for prioritizing projects that will correct the deficiencies.

D. After a public hearing and to the extent that money is available in the fund for such purposes, the council shall approve allocations from the fund on the established priority basis and, working with the school district and pursuant to the Procurement Code, 2 enter into construction contracts with contractors to correct the deficiencies.

E. In entering into construction contracts to correct deficiencies pursuant to this section, the council shall include such terms and conditions as necessary to ensure that the state money is expended in the most prudent manner possible and consistent with the original purpose.

F. Any deficiency that may adversely affect the health or safety of students or school personnel may be corrected pursuant to this section, regardless of the local effort or percentage of indebtedness of the school district.

G. It is the intent of the legislature that all outstanding deficiencies in public schools and grounds that may adversely affect the health or safety of students and school personnel be identified and awards made pursuant to this section no later than June 30, 2005, and that funds be expended no later than June 30, 2007, provided that the council may extend the expenditure period upon a determination that a project requires the additional time because existing buildings need to be demolished or because of other extenuating circumstances.
N.M. Stat. § 6-15-16 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 15 / Section 6-15-16
§ 6-15-16. Record of refunding bonds
Status: in_force

The governing body of any county, municipality or school district issuing bonds under this act shall keep a record thereof in a book to be kept for that purpose, showing the date, number, amount and maturity of such bonds and all payments of interest or principal of any such bonds.
N.M. Stat. § 3-38-17 — NM Code / Chapter 3 / Article 38 / Section 3-38-17
§ 3-38-17. Collection of taxes
Status: in_force

A. Every vendor providing lodgings in a municipality or county imposing an occupancy tax shall collect the proceeds thereof on behalf of the municipality or county and shall act as a trustee therefor.

B. The tax shall be collected from vendees in accordance with the ordinance imposing the tax and shall be charged separately from the rent fixed by the vendor for the lodgings.
N.M. Stat. § 9-15-19.2 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 15 / Section 9-15-19.2
§ 9-15-19.2. New Mexico 9000 program enterprise fund; created; purpose
Status: in_force

The “New Mexico 9000 program enterprise fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of fees paid by participants for the New Mexico 9000 program, appropriations, gifts, grants and donations. Interest earned on balances in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. The economic development department shall administer the fund, and money in the fund is appropriated to the economic development department for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the New Mexico 9000 program. The fund is to be used for expenses associated with the delivery of training, auditing and certification, as well as expenses associated with administering the program and supporting participating New Mexico businesses in obtaining and maintaining international organization for standardization certification. Disbursements from the fund shall be made by warrant of the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of economic development or the secretary of economic development's designee.
N.M. Stat. § 21-1-1.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 21 / Article 1 / Section 21-1-1.1
§ 21-1-1.1. Home school students; admission requirements; public post-secondary educational institutions
Status: in_force

In determining the standard of requirements for admission to any public post-secondary educational institution, the board of regents, governing board or community college board shall not require a student who has completed the requirements of a home-based or nonpublic school educational program and who has submitted test scores that otherwise qualify the student for admission to that institution to obtain or submit proof of having obtained a high school equivalency credential. In determining requirements for admission, the board of regents, governing board or community college board shall evaluate and treat applicants from home-based or nonpublic educational programs fairly and in a nondiscriminatory manner.
N.M. Stat. § 29-2-14 — NM Code / Chapter 29 / Article 2 / Section 29-2-14
§ 29-2-14. Unauthorized wearing of uniform or badge; unauthorized marking of motor vehicle; penalty
Status: in_force

A. Unauthorized wearing of uniform or badge consists of the wearing or requiring the wearing, without authorization by the secretary, of a uniform or badge or both whose material, color or design, or any combination of them, is such that the wearer appears to be a member of the New Mexico state police.

B. Unauthorized marking of motor vehicle consists of the marking, using, possessing or owning or requiring the marking or using, without authorization by the secretary, of a motor vehicle whose insignia, color or equipment, or any combination of them, is such that the motor vehicle appears to be a New Mexico state police motor vehicle.

C. Whoever commits unauthorized wearing of uniform or badge or unauthorized marking of motor vehicle is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.