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N.M. Stat. § 61-3-8 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 3 / Section 61-3-8
§ 61-3-8. Board created; members; qualifications; terms; vacancies; removal
Status: in_force

A. There is created a seven-member “board of nursing”. The board shall consist of four licensed nurses, one preferably a licensed practical nurse, and three members who shall represent the public and shall not have been licensed as registered or licensed practical nurses, nor shall the public members have any significant financial interest, direct or indirect, in the profession regulated. Not more than two board members shall be appointed from any one county, and not more than two registered nurse members shall be from any one field of nursing. Members of the board shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of four years each. Nurse members shall be appointed from lists submitted to the governor by any generally recognized organization of nurses in this state. Appointments shall be made in such manner that the terms of no more than two board members expire on July 1 of each year. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term within sixty days of the vacancy. Board members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified.

B. Members of the board shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state. Registered nurse members shall be licensed in this state, shall have had, since graduation, at least five years' experience in nursing, shall be currently engaged in professional nursing and shall have been actively engaged in professional nursing for at least three years immediately preceding appointment or reappointment. The licensed practical nurse member shall be licensed in this state, shall have been graduated from an approved licensed practical nursing education program, shall have been licensed by examination, shall have had at least five years' experience since graduation, shall be currently engaged in licensed practical nursing and shall have been actively engaged in licensed practical nursing for at least three years immediately preceding appointment or reappointment.

C. No board member shall serve more than two full or partial terms, consecutive or otherwise.

D. Any board member failing to attend seventy percent of meeting days annually, either regular or special, shall automatically be removed as a member of the board.

E. The governor may remove any member from the board for neglect of any duty required by law, for incompetency or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the board.

F. In the event of a vacancy on the board for any reason, the secretary of the board shall immediately notify the governor, the board members and any generally recognized nursing organization of the vacancy, the reason for its occurrence and the action taken by the board, so as to expedite the appointment of a new board member.
N.M. Stat. § 24-14-23 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 14 / Section 24-14-23
§ 24-14-23. Permits; authorization for final disposition
Status: in_force

A. For deaths or spontaneous fetal deaths which have occurred in this state, no burial-transit permit shall be required for final disposition of the remains if the disposition occurs in this state and is performed by a funeral service practitioner or direct disposer.

B. A burial-transit permit shall be issued by the state registrar or a local registrar for those bodies which are to be transported out of the state for final disposition or when final disposition is being made by a person other than a funeral service practitioner or direct disposer.

C. A burial-transit permit issued under the law of another state or country which accompanies a dead body or fetus brought into this state shall be authority for final disposition of the body or fetus in this state.

D. A permit for disinterment and reinterment shall be required prior to disinterment of a dead body or fetus except as authorized by regulation or otherwise provided by law. The permit shall be issued by the state registrar or state medical investigator to a licensed funeral service practitioner or direct disposer.

E. A permit for cremation of a body shall be required prior to the cremation. The permit shall be issued by the state medical investigator to a licensed funeral service practitioner, direct disposer or any other person who makes the arrangements for final disposition.
N.M. Stat. § 77-1B-2 — NM Code / Chapter 77 / Article 1B / Section 77-1B-2
§ 77-1B-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Animal Sheltering Act:

A. “ animal ” means any animal, except humans, not defined as “livestock” in Subsection K of this section;

B. “animal shelter”:

(1) means:

(a) a county or municipal facility that provides shelter to animals on a regular basis, including a small animal impound facility; and

(b) a private humane society or a private animal shelter that temporarily houses stray, unwanted or injured animals through administrative or contractual arrangements with a local government agency; and

(2) does not include a municipal zoological park;

C. “ board ” means the board of veterinary medicine;

D. “ disposition ” means adoption of an animal; return of an animal to the owner; release of an animal to a rescue organization; release of an animal to another animal shelter or to a rehabilitator licensed by the department of game and fish or the United States fish and wildlife service; or euthanasia of an animal;

E. “ emergency field euthanasia ” means the process defined by rule of the board to cause the death of an animal in an emergency situation when safe and humane transport of the animal is not possible;

F. “ euthanasia ” means to produce a humane death of an animal by standards deemed acceptable by the board as set forth in its rules;

G. “ euthanasia agency ” means a facility that provides shelter to animals on a regular basis, including a small animal impound facility, a humane society or a public or private shelter facility that temporarily houses stray, unwanted or injured animals, and that performs euthanasia;

H. “ euthanasia drugs ” means non-narcotic Schedule II or Schedule III substances and chemicals as set forth in the Controlled Substances Act 1 that are used for the purposes of euthanasia and pre-euthanasia of animals;

I. “ euthanasia instructor ” means a veterinarian or a euthanasia technician certified by the board to instruct other individuals in euthanasia techniques;

J. “ euthanasia technician ” means a person licensed by the board to euthanize animals for a euthanasia agency;

K. “ livestock ” means all domestic or domesticated animals that are used or raised on a farm or ranch and exotic animals in captivity and includes horses, asses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, bison, poultry, ostriches, emus, rheas, camelids and farmed cervidae but does not include canine or feline animals;

L. “ rescue organization ” means an organization that rescues animals and is not involved in the breeding of animals;

M. “ supervising veterinarian ” means a person who is a veterinarian, who holds both a valid New Mexico controlled substance license and a valid federal drug enforcement agency license and who approves the drug protocols and the procurement and administration of all pharmaceuticals; and

N. “ veterinarian ” means a person who is licensed as a doctor of veterinary medicine by the board pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act. 2
N.M. Stat. § 4-16-1 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 16 / Section 4-16-1
§ 4-16-1. County boundaries
Status: in_force

That a county, which shall be known as Luna county, is hereby created out of that portion of the territory of New Mexico included within the following boundaries, as indicated by United States survey, to wit: commencing at the northwest corner of township twenty-one south, range thirteen west of the New Mexico principal base and meridian; thence east along the north boundary line of township twenty-one south, to the southwest corner of township twenty south, range ten west; thence north along the west boundary line of range ten west to the northwest corner of township twenty south, range ten west; thence east along the north boundary line of township twenty south, to the northeast corner of township twenty south, range five west; thence south along the east boundary line of range five west to the international boundary line of the United States and the Republic of Mexico; thence west along said international boundary line, to the range line between ranges thirteen and fourteen west; thence north on said range line between ranges thirteen and fourteen west, to the northwest corner of township twenty-one south, range thirteen west, the place of beginning.
N.M. Stat. § 29-2-12 — NM Code / Chapter 29 / Article 2 / Section 29-2-12
§ 29-2-12. Oath
Status: in_force

All members of the New Mexico state police and the secretary shall take the oath of office required of all state officials.
N.M. Stat. § 22-15A-8 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 15A / Section 22-15A-8
§ 22-15A-8. Educational technology fund; created
Status: in_force

The “educational technology fund” is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund is appropriated to the department for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the Digital Equity in Education Act. Money in the fund shall be distributed by the department for the purposes stated in the Digital Equity in Education Act to school districts and charter schools for educational technology. Money in the fund shall only be expended pursuant to warrants issued by the department of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary. Money in the fund shall not revert at the end of the fiscal year.
N.M. Stat. § 48-10-8 — NM Code / Chapter 48 / Article 10 / Section 48-10-8
§ 48-10-8. Deed of trust as security
Status: in_force

Deeds of trust may be executed as security for the performance of a contract. The laws of New Mexico which refer to mortgages as security instruments are deemed to also include deeds of trust unless the context otherwise requires. The lien theory of mortgages in New Mexico shall continue to apply to deeds of trust executed as provided in the Deed of Trust Act.
N.M. Stat. § 11-8-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 11 / Article 8 / Section 11-8-6
§ 11-8-6. Cooperation with federal government; Article V
Status: in_force

A. If the laws of the United States specifically so provide, or if administrative provision is made therefor within the federal government, the United States may be represented on the commission by not to exceed ten representatives. Any such representative or representatives of the United States shall be appointed and serve in such manner as may be provided by or pursuant to federal law, and may be drawn from any one or more branches of the federal government, but no such representative shall have a vote on the commission.

B. The commission may provide information and make recommendations to any executive or legislative agency or officer of the federal government concerning the common educational policies of the states, and may advise with any such agencies or officers concerning any matter of mutual interest.
N.M. Stat. § 73-8-3 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 8 / Section 73-8-3
§ 73-8-3. Publications; language; time and manner
Status: in_force

The publication required by the preceding section and all publications required by this act shall be made in both English and Spanish and in every instance the last publication shall be made not less than three days before the time fixed by such publications for the taking of action therein mentioned; and all publications shall be made for the time and in the manner prescribed in said preceding section.
N.M. Stat. § 2-7F-67 — NM Code / Chapter 2 / Article 7F / Section 2-7F-67
§ 2-7F-67. Representative district sixty-one
Status: in_force

Representative district sixty-one is composed of Lea county precincts 9, 11, 12, 14 through 17, 31, 34 through 36, 44, 50 through 55, 58, 59, 61 and 62.
N.M. Stat. § 22-11-16 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 11 / Section 22-11-16
§ 22-11-16. Regular membership
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in the Educational Retirement Act, being a regular member shall be a condition of employment and shall exclude membership and participation in any other state retirement program.
N.M. Stat. § 7-14A-5 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 14A / Section 7-14A-5
§ 7-14A-5. Separately stating the leased vehicle gross receipts tax
Status: in_force

When the leased vehicle gross receipts tax is stated separately on the books of the lessor and if the total amount of tax that is stated separately on transactions reportable within one reporting period is in excess of the amount of leased vehicle gross receipts tax otherwise payable on the transactions on which the tax was separately stated, the excess amount of tax stated on the transactions within that reporting period shall be included in gross receipts.
N.M. Stat. § 62-18-21 — NM Code / Chapter 62 / Article 18 / Section 62-18-21
§ 62-18-21. Conflicts
Status: in_force

In the event of any conflict between the Energy Transition Act and any other law regarding the attachment, assignment or perfection, or the effect of perfection, or priority of any security interest in or transfer of energy transition property, the Energy Transition Act shall govern to the extent of the conflict.
N.M. Stat. § 7-12-13.1 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 12 / Section 7-12-13.1
§ 7-12-13.1. Civil penalties
Status: in_force

A. Whoever knowingly fails, neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of the Cigarette Tax Act shall be liable for, in addition to any other penalty provided in that act:

(1) for a first offense, a penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000);

(2) for a second offense, a penalty of not less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) and no more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500); and

(3) for a third or subsequent offense, a penalty of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

B. Whoever fails to pay a tax imposed pursuant to the Cigarette Tax Act at the time the tax is due shall, in addition to any other penalty provided in that act, be liable for a penalty of five hundred percent of the tax due but unpaid.

C. Contraband cigarettes in New Mexico and the equipment used to manufacture, package or stamp them are subject to seizure, forfeiture and destruction by the department, its revenue officers or its agents or by other state or local peace officers.

D. Counterfeit stamps for use in New Mexico in the possession of any person and the equipment used to produce them are subject to seizure by the department, its revenue officers or its agents or by other state or local peace officers.
N.M. Stat. § 60-2F-21 — NM Code / Chapter 60 / Article 2F / Section 60-2F-21
§ 60-2F-21. Tax imposition
Status: in_force

A. A bingo and raffle tax equal to one-half percent of the gross receipts of any game of chance held, operated or conducted for or by a qualified organization shall be imposed on the qualified organization.

B. No other state or local gross receipts tax shall apply to a qualified organization's receipts generated by a game of chance authorized by the New Mexico Bingo and Raffle Act.

C. The tax imposed pursuant to this section shall be submitted quarterly to the taxation and revenue department on or before April 25, July 25, October 25 and January 25.

D. The taxation and revenue department shall administer the tax imposed in this section pursuant to the Tax Administration Act.
N.M. Stat. § 6-10-55 — NM Code / Chapter 6 / Article 10 / Section 6-10-55
§ 6-10-55. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Warrant Cancellation Act.”
N.M. Stat. § 11-3A-28 — NM Code / Chapter 11 / Article 3A / Section 11-3A-28
§ 11-3A-28. Law controlling
Status: in_force

Insofar as the provisions of the Regional Housing Law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of the Regional Housing Law shall be controlling.
N.M. Stat. § 4-48B-17 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 48B / Section 4-48B-17
§ 4-48B-17. Governing boards of county hospitals authorized to establish retirement plans and programs for employees of county hospitals
Status: in_force

The hospital governing board of a county hospital and regents of a state educational institution operating a county hospital under a contract approved by the state board of finance may establish retirement plans and programs for employees of a county hospital under their control. In establishing a retirement plan or program for county hospital employees, the governing board of the hospital may contract with private insurance companies. Any retirement benefits payable or paid to a county hospital employee resulting from a retirement plan or program authorized under this section are employee benefits and part of consideration for services rendered and are not donations to the employee.
N.M. Stat. § 3-16-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 16 / Section 3-16-1
§ 3-16-1. Combined city-county municipal corporations; definitions
Status: in_force

As used in Sections 3-16-1 through 3-16-18 NMSA 1978:

A. “combined municipal organization” means the combined city and county municipal corporation, whether prior to or subsequent to the completed consolidation, including the area within the exterior boundaries of the municipality and county;

B. “city” means the municipality involved in the city and county consolidation, including the area within the boundary of the city;

C. “county” means the county government including the area within the exterior boundaries of the county involved in the city and county consolidation, and outside the boundary of the city; and

D. “election units” includes the area of the city and county, respectively.
N.M. Stat. § 3-60C-4 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 60C / Section 3-60C-4
§ 3-60C-4. Main street revolving loan committee; committee and division duties
Status: in_force

A. The “main street revolving loan committee” is created, consisting of six members as follows:

(1) the director of the division or the director's designee;

(2) the coordinator of the main street program under the Main Street Act or the coordinator's designee;

(3) the chair of the cultural properties review committee or the chair's designee;

(4) the director of the local government division of the department of finance and administration or the director's designee;

(5) a member appointed by the governor with expertise in small loans; and

(6) the chair of the board of directors of friends of New Mexico mainstreet, inc., or the chair's designee.

B. Public members of the committee shall not be paid but shall be reimbursed for per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act.

C. The committee shall:

(1) elect a chair and such other officers as it deems necessary;

(2) meet at the call of the chair but no less than four times per year;

(3) by rule, establish eligibility criteria for properties and owners, establish procedures to govern the application outreach and marketing of the loan program and promulgate such other rules as are necessary to carry out the provisions of the Main Street Revolving Loan Act;

(4) after considering the recommendations of the division, make awards of loans or loan subsidies; and

(5) approve expenditures by the division for marketing, managing and administering the loan program.

D. A member of the committee may participate in a meeting of the committee by means of a conference telephone or other similar communications equipment as provided in the Open Meetings Act. Participation by conference telephone or other similar communications equipment shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.

E. The division shall:

(1) review applications for loans and loan subsidies and make recommendations to the committee;

(2) administer all loans and loan subsidies;

(3) serve as staff to the committee; and

(4) report annually to the governor, the legislative finance committee and the legislature on loans made, loan payments received and all other activities conducted pursuant to the Main Street Revolving Loan Act.
N.M. Stat. § 7-39-3 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 39 / Section 7-39-3
§ 7-39-3. Application of act
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Copper Production Ad Valorem Tax Act apply to the valuation of all productive copper mineral property.
N.M. Stat. § 62-19-6 — NM Code / Chapter 62 / Article 19 / Section 62-19-6
§ 62-19-6. Continuing education requirements for commissioners
Status: in_force

A. Beginning July 1, 2013, a commissioner shall complete:

(1) an ethics certificate course provided in person or online by a New Mexico public post-secondary educational institution in the first twelve-month period after taking office and at least one two-hour ethics course in each subsequent twelve-month period that the commissioner serves in office; and

(2) at least thirty-two hours of continuing education relevant to the work of the commission in each twelve-month period that the commissioner serves in office. Continuing education courses shall be endorsed by the national association of regulatory utility commissioners or by the relevant licensing or professional association for a qualifying area of study for degree holders pursuant to this section.

B. A commissioner shall be responsible for having the endorsing organization submit certification of completion of the hours of education required pursuant to Subsection A of this section to the commission's chief of staff.

C. If a commissioner fails to comply with the education requirements in Subsection A of this section by the last day of a twelve-month period, the commissioner's compensation for performing the duties of the office shall be withheld by the commission until the requirements for the preceding twelve-month period or periods have been met.