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N.M. Stat. § 1-5-23 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 1-5-23
§ 1-5-23. Unlawful destruction or alteration of data recording media, voter files, file maintenance lists, voter registration system software and instructions or voter lists; penalty
Status: in_force

A. Unlawful destruction or alteration of data recording media, voter files, file maintenance lists, voter registration system software and instructions or voter lists consists of the unauthorized destruction of, the unauthorized alteration of, the erasure of information from or the rendering unusable for their lawfully intended purpose of such media, files, software, instructions and lists or parts thereof by any person.

B. Any person who commits unlawful destruction or alteration of data recording media, voter files, file maintenance lists, voter registration system software and instructions or voter lists is guilty of a fourth degree felony.
N.M. Stat. § 24-34-1 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 34 / Section 24-34-1
§ 24-34-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 7-41-5 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 41 / Section 7-41-5
§ 7-41-5. Exemption
Status: in_force

A health care facility with more than ninety thousand annual medicaid-financed bed days may claim an exemption in an amount equal to sixty-five percent of the health care quality surcharge due in a reporting period. The percentage and annual medicaid-financed bed days threshold may be modified by rule promulgated by the human services department [health care authority department], if necessary, for approval of the surcharge program by the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-28-42 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 28 / Section 32A-28-42
§ 32A-28-42. Indian child welfare rules
Status: in_force

The department, through discussion with the Indian nations, tribes and pueblos of the state, shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of the Indian Family Protection Act. The administrative office of the courts shall also discuss with the Indian nations, tribes and pueblos of the state the recommendation of court rules for potential adoption by the courts of the state.
N.M. Stat. § 72-16-85 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 16 / Section 72-16-85
§ 72-16-85. Payment of refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Refunding revenue bonds may be made payable from any revenues derived from the operation of the flood control system or any project, notwithstanding the pledge of such revenues for the payment of the outstanding bonds issued by the authority which are to be refunded is thereby modified. Any refunding revenue bonds shall not be made payable from taxes unless the bonds thereby refunded are payable from taxes.
N.M. Stat. § 56-4-4 — NM Code / Chapter 56 / Article 4 / Section 56-4-4
§ 56-4-4. Liability of cardholder
Status: in_force

A. A cardholder is liable for the unauthorized use of a credit card only if:

(1) the card is an accepted credit card;

(2) the liability is not in excess of fifty dollars ($50.00);

(3) the card issuer has provided the cardholder with a toll-free number or other convenient, no-cost method of notifying the card issuer in the event of loss or theft of the credit card; and

(4) the unauthorized use occurs before the cardholder has notified the card issuer that an unauthorized use of the credit card has occurred or may occur as the result of loss, theft or otherwise.

B. No cardholder is liable for the unauthorized use of any credit card that was issued on or after the effective date of the Credit Card Act, and, after the expiration of twelve months following that effective date, no cardholder is liable for the unauthorized use of any credit card regardless of its date of issuance unless:

(1) the conditions of liability specified in Subsection A of this section are met; and

(2) the card issuer has provided a method whereby the user of the credit card can be identified as the person authorized to use it.

C. For the purposes of this section, a cardholder notifies a card issuer by taking such steps as may be reasonably required in the ordinary course of business to provide the card issuer with the pertinent information whether or not any particular officer, employee or agent of the card issuer does in fact receive such information.

D. In any action by a card issuer to enforce liability for the use of a credit card, the burden of proof is upon the card issuer to show that the use was authorized or, if the use was unauthorized, then the burden of proof is upon the card issuer to show that the conditions of liability for the unauthorized use of a credit card, as set forth in Subsection A of this section, have been met.

E. Nothing in this section imposes liability upon a cardholder for the unauthorized use of a credit card in excess of his liability for such use under other applicable law or under any agreement with the card issuer.

F. Except as provided in this section, a cardholder incurs no liability from the unauthorized use of a credit card.
N.M. Stat. § 9-2A-22 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 2A / Section 9-2A-22
§ 9-2A-22. Youth alliance coordinator; position created; duties
Status: in_force

A. The position of “youth alliance coordinator” is created in the office of the secretary of children, youth and families to organize, administer and coordinate youth alliance activities.

B. The coordinator shall:

(1) oversee the recruitment and selection of alliance members;

(2) organize alliance meetings, at least four of which shall include the lieutenant governor and the children's cabinet and at least two of which shall include the governor;

(3) assist the alliance in preparing an annual report on its activities and findings; and

(4) act as a liaison between the alliance and the children's cabinet, the legislature and other government officials to ensure their involvement in activities related to children and youth.
N.M. Stat. § 22-14-21 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 22 / Article 14 / Section 22-14-21
§ 22-14-21. Products of clients of the commission for the blind; purchasing agent to determine value
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the state purchasing agent to determine the fair market value of all products manufactured by clients of the commission for the blind and offered for sale to the state, or any other governmental agency or political subdivision thereof having its own purchasing agency, by the commission for the blind and approved for that use by the state purchasing agent, to revise the prices from time to time in accordance with changing market conditions and to make such rules and regulations regarding specifications, time of delivery and other relevant matters as are necessary to carry out the purpose of Sections 22-14-21 through 22-14-23 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 1-6B-17 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 6B / Section 1-6B-17
§ 1-6B-17. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Status: in_force

The Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c) , or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7003(b) .
N.M. Stat. § 59A-47-62 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 47 / Section 59A-47-62
§ 59A-47-62. Level of care determinations for the provision of mental health or substance use disorder services
Status: in_force

A. A health care plan shall provide coverage for all in-network mental health or substance use disorder services, consistent with generally recognized standards of care, including placing a subscriber into a medically necessary level of care.

B. Changes in level and duration of care shall be determined by the subscriber's provider in consultation with the insurer.

C. Level of care determinations shall include placement of a subscriber into a facility that provides detoxification services, a hospital, an inpatient rehabilitation treatment facility or an outpatient treatment program.

D. Level of care services for a subscriber with a mental health or substance use disorder shall be based on the mental health or substance use disorder needs of the subscriber rather than arbitrary time limits.
N.M. Stat. § 30-37-3 — NM Code / Chapter 30 / Article 37 / Section 30-37-3
§ 30-37-3. Offenses; motion pictures; plays
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person knowingly to exhibit to a minor or knowingly to provide to a minor an admission ticket or pass or knowingly to admit a minor to premises whereon there is exhibited a motion picture, show or other presentation which, in whole or in part, depicts nudity, sexual conduct or sado-masochistic abuse and which is harmful to minors.
N.M. Stat. § 1-6-8.1 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 6 / Section 1-6-8.1
§ 1-6-8.1. Mailed ballots; notice to voters
Status: in_force

A. In a statewide election, each mailed ballot sent to a voter in the election shall contain the following notice: “This ballot may be returned to the office of the county clerk or any open voting location or monitored secured container in the county where you are registered to vote at any time up to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election. If this ballot is returned by mail, to ensure timely postal delivery to the county clerk, the ballot should be mailed no later than __________.”.

B. In a special election, each mailed ballot sent to a voter in the election shall contain the following notice: “This ballot may be returned to the office of the county clerk or a monitored secured container in the county where you are registered to vote at any time up to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election. If this ballot is returned by mail, to ensure timely postal delivery to the county clerk, the ballot should be mailed no later than __________.”.

C. The date used in the notice shall be seven days prior to the election day.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-129.1 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-129.1
§ 10-11-129.1. Legislative retirement fund
Status: in_force

The “legislative retirement fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of money distributed, transferred or otherwise accruing to the fund. Money in the fund may be appropriated by the legislature to finance state legislator member coverage plan 2 pursuant to the Public Employees Retirement Act. Income from investment of the fund shall accrue to the fund, and balances in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund.
N.M. Stat. § 63-1-21 — NM Code / Chapter 63 / Article 1 / Section 63-1-21
§ 63-1-21. Transfer of shares sold for assessment
Status: in_force

All shares sold for assessments, as provided in Section 63-1-19 NMSA 1978 shall be transferred to the purchaser on the transfer book of the corporation on payment of the assessment and costs.
N.M. Stat. § 9-21-9 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 21 / Section 9-21-9
§ 9-21-9. Division directors
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, the secretary shall appoint, with the approval of the governor, “directors” of divisions established within the department. The directors so appointed are exempt from the Personnel Act.
N.M. Stat. § 3-10-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 10 / Section 3-10-3
§ 3-10-3. Noncharter municipalities; governing bodies; compensation
Status: in_force

A noncharter municipality may provide by ordinance for the compensation of the mayor and other individual members of the governing body.
N.M. Stat. § 3-53-2 — NM Code / Chapter 3 / Article 53 / Section 3-53-2
§ 3-53-2. Regulation of water use
Status: in_force

In order to prevent waste and to conserve the supply of water, a municipality which owns and operates a water utility, or has granted a franchise for the operation of a public water system, may by ordinance regulate and restrict the use of water.
N.M. Stat. § 61-13-4 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 13 / Section 61-13-4
§ 61-13-4. Board of nursing home administrators
Status: in_force

A. There is created the “board of nursing home administrators”. The board shall be administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor to three-year terms staggered so that no more than three terms expire in any one year. Three members of the board shall be nursing home administrators licensed and practicing under the Nursing Home Administrators Act for a minimum of five years and who have never been disciplined by the board, one member shall be a practicing physician licensed in this state and three members shall be from the public who have no significant financial interest, direct or indirect, in the nursing home industry.

B. Within ninety days of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a person to fill the unexpired portion of the term. Board members shall be citizens of the United States and residents of the state, and not more than one member shall be an employee of a state or other public agency.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-23-12.3 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 23 / Section 59A-23-12.3
§ 59A-23-12.3. Calculating an insured's cost-sharing obligation for prescription drug coverage
Status: in_force

A. When calculating an insured's cost-sharing obligation for covered prescription drugs, pursuant to a group health plan other than a small group health plan or a blanket health insurance policy or contract that is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed in this state, the insurer shall credit the insured for the full value of any discounts provided or payments made by third parties at the time of the prescription drug claim.

B. Beginning on or after January 1, 2024, an insurer shall not charge a different cost-sharing amount for:

(1) prescription drugs or pharmacy services obtained at a non-affiliated pharmacy; or

(2) administration of prescription drugs at different infusion sites; provided that an insurer may communicate with an insured regarding lower-cost sites of service.

C. Beginning on or after January 1, 2024, an insurer shall not require an insured to make a payment at the point of sale for a covered prescription drug in an amount greater than the least of the:

(1) applicable cost-sharing amount for the prescription drug;

(2) amount an insured would pay for the prescription drug if the insured purchased the prescription drug without using a health benefits plan or any other source of prescription drug benefits or discounts;

(3) total amount the pharmacy will be reimbursed for the prescription drug from the insurer, including the cost-sharing amount paid by an insurer; or

(4) value of the rebate from the manufacturer provided to the insurer or its pharmacy benefits manager for the prescribed drug.

D. Beginning on or after January 1, 2024, if a prescription drug rebate is more than the amount needed to reduce the insured's copayment to zero on a particular drug, the remainder shall be credited to the insurer.

E. Beginning on or after January 1, 2024, any rebate amount shall be counted toward the insured's out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.

F. For purposes of this section, “ cost sharing ” means any:

(1) copayment;

(2) coinsurance;

(3) deductible;

(4) out-of-pocket maximum;

(5) other financial obligation, other than a premium or share of a premium; or

(6) combination thereof.

G. The provisions of this section do not apply to excepted benefit plans as provided pursuant to the Short-Term Health Plan and Excepted Benefit Act, catastrophic plans, tax-favored plans or high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts until an eligible insured's deductible has been met, unless otherwise allowed pursuant to federal law.
N.M. Stat. § 77-2A-2 — NM Code / Chapter 77 / Article 2A / Section 77-2A-2
§ 77-2A-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the New Mexico Beef Council Act:

A. “board” means the New Mexico livestock board;

B. “council” means the New Mexico beef council;

C. “director” means the director of the New Mexico department of agriculture;

D. “department” means the New Mexico department of agriculture; and

E. “producer” means any person engaged in the business of raising, breeding, feeding or growing cattle or calves for beef production or for dairy production.
N.M. Stat. § 6-10-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 10 / Section 6-10-5
§ 6-10-5. General fund deficiency; certificates of indebtedness
Status: in_force

In the event of a deficiency in the state general fund, upon prior approval by the state board of finance there shall be issued certificates of indebtedness of the state of New Mexico. These certificates shall be issued in an amount as may be required but not in excess of the constitutional limitation; such certificates shall be in the form prescribed by the attorney general of the state.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-12.1 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-12.1
§ 7-1-12.1. Department to designate production unit; index; identification by number or symbol
Status: in_force

A. The department shall have the power to designate the property that shall constitute a production unit; provided, a production unit shall be a unit of property from which products of common ownership are severed.

B. The department shall compile and keep current an index of all production units by description sufficient to properly identify such production units.

C. The department shall assign to each production unit a number or symbol, and the number or symbol shall serve as a means of identification for the purpose of reporting, tax payment and tax collection of the taxes administered by the department.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-15-8 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 15 / Section 59A-15-8
§ 59A-15-8. Defense of action by unauthorized insurer; bond
Status: in_force

A. Before any unauthorized insurer files or causes to be filed any pleading in any court action, suit or proceeding or any notice, order, pleading or process in an administrative proceeding before the superintendent instituted against such person or insurer, by service made as provided in Section 262 of this article, such insurer shall either:

(1) deposit with the clerk of the court in which such action, suit or proceeding is pending, or with the superintendent in administrative proceedings before the superintendent, cash or securities, or file with such clerk or the superintendent a bond with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the clerk or the superintendent, in an amount to be fixed by the court or superintendent sufficient to secure the payment of any final judgment which may be rendered in such action or administrative proceeding; or

(2) procure a certificate of authority to transact insurance in this state. In considering the application of an insurer for a certificate of authority, for the purposes of this paragraph the superintendent need not assert the provisions of Section 100 (reciprocity provision) of the Insurance Code against such insurer with respect to its application if he determines that the insurer would otherwise comply with the requirements for such certificate of authority.

B. The superintendent, in any administrative proceeding in which service is made as provided in Section 262 of this article, may in his discretion order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of Paragraph (1) above, and to defend such action.

C. Nothing in Subsection A above, shall be construed to prevent an unauthorized insurer from filing a motion to quash a writ or to set aside service thereof, on the ground that such unauthorized insurer has not transacted insurance in this state.
N.M. Stat. § 74-9-13 — NM Code / Chapter 74 / Article 9 / Section 74-9-13
§ 74-9-13. Comprehensive state solid waste management report
Status: in_force

The director shall prepare by July 1, 1994, and annually thereafter, a report for the legislature on the status of solid waste management efforts in the state. The report shall include, at a minimum:

A. the status of, implementation of and compliance with the Solid Waste Act;

B. a comprehensive analysis, to be updated in each report, of solid waste generation and disposal in the state projected for a twenty-year period beginning on the effective date of the Solid Waste Act;

C. the total amounts of solid waste generated, recycled and disposed of and the methods of solid waste reduction, recycling and disposal used during the calendar year prior to the year in which the report is published;

D. an evaluation of the development and implementation of local solid waste management programs;

E. an evaluation of the success in meeting the solid waste reduction goals established in Section 74-9-6 NMSA 1978;

F. recommendations concerning existing and potential programs for source reduction and recycling that would be appropriate for the state, its agencies and political subdivisions to implement to meet the requirements of the Solid Waste Act;

G. an evaluation of the markets for recycled materials and the success of state, local and private industry efforts to enhance the markets for those materials, including the results of any procurement requirements of the Solid Waste Act;

H. the results of any recycling demonstration programs; and

I. recommendations to the governor and the legislature to improve the comprehensive management of solid waste in this state.
N.M. Stat. § 25-1-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 25 / Article 1 / Section 25-1-9
§ 25-1-9. Immediate suspension of permit by agency
Status: in_force

The agency may suspend a permit immediately without prior notice to the holder of the permit if it determines, after inspection, that conditions within a food service establishment present a substantial danger of illness, serious physical harm or death to consumers who might patronize the food service establishment. A suspension action taken under this section is effective when communicated to the food service establishment operator or any employee or agent of the operator who is in charge of the premises involved. If there is no designated employee or agent in charge of the premises, communication to any employee physically present on the premises is sufficient communication to make the suspension effective. No suspension action taken under this section shall continue beyond the time that the conditions causing the suspension cease to exist, as determined by an inspection by the agency at the request of the food service operator.
N.M. Stat. § 66-3-113 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 3 / Section 66-3-113
§ 66-3-113. Failure to deliver certificate; penalty
Status: in_force

A. Except as provided in Section 66-3-24B NMSA 1978 , it is a misdemeanor for any person to fail or neglect to properly endorse and deliver a certificate of title to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled thereto.

B. Upon conviction of a second such offense, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor but shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than three hundred sixty-four days, or both.
N.M. Stat. § 19-10-58 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 10 / Section 19-10-58
§ 19-10-58. Rules; regulations; record; filing with supreme court librarian
Status: in_force

All rules and regulations concerning reporting and remittance of oil and gas royalty adopted by the commissioner of public lands shall be entered in full in a record book to be kept for such purpose by the commissioner of public lands. Such rules and regulations shall be filed with the librarian of the New Mexico supreme court law library in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4-10-13 through 4-10-19 inclusive NMSA 1953 or as they may be amended. Such rules and regulations shall also be published and made available to any interested person.