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N.M. Stat. § 9-27-16 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 27 / Section 9-27-16
§ 9-27-16. Service charge
Status: in_force

A. The department of information technology shall charge a fee to the state or any officer, agency, department, division, board or commission of the state for any services rendered in the exercise of its supervisory control.

B. Fees shall be fixed by the secretary of information technology.

C. Income from fees collected shall be deposited to the credit of the department of information technology and used to carry out the duties of the department.

D. The department of information technology may provide two-way radio services to counties and municipalities at the same rates charged state agencies.
N.M. Stat. § 66-3-1.4 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 3 / Section 66-3-1.4
§ 66-3-1.4. Motorcycle endorsement not required for autocycle operation
Status: in_force

Autocycles shall be registered as motorcycles and proof of financial responsibility may characterize them as motorcycles, but a driver shall not be required to have a motorcycle endorsement to operate an autocycle.
N.M. Stat. § 6-32-1 — NM Code / Chapter 6 / Article 32 / Section 6-32-1
§ 6-32-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Chapter 6, Article 32 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Small Business Recovery and Stimulus Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 6-14-10.1 — NM Code / Chapter 6 / Article 14 / Section 6-14-10.1
§ 6-14-10.1. Investment of proceeds; compliance with Internal Revenue Code of 1986
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, and in addition to any other investments which may be authorized by the laws of New Mexico, a public body may invest the proceeds of public securities, and of any other securities now or hereafter authorized to be issued by any public body pursuant to the provisions of any general or special law enacted by the legislature or pursuant to the home rule powers of any public body in obligations the interest on which is excluded from gross income of the recipient for federal income tax purposes and in any other instrument which does not constitute “investment property” under Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 . Any such obligation or instrument shall be rated in any of the three highest major rating categories, without regard to any modification of the rating by the addition of a plus or minus sign or numerical designation to show relative standing within a major rating category, by one or more nationally recognized rating agencies. Income from any such investments may be used to meet rebate, penalty, interest and other obligations of the public body under the code. As used in this section the term “proceeds” includes all amounts treated as proceeds or gross proceeds as defined in Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended, including any regulations applicable thereunder of tax exempt bonds as defined in Section 150 of that code.
N.M. Stat. § 4-37-2 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 37 / Section 4-37-2
§ 4-37-2. Areas in which county ordinances are effective
Status: in_force

County ordinances are effective within the boundaries of the county, including privately owned land or land owned by the United States. However, ordinances are not effective within the limits of any incorporated municipality; provided that an ordinance adopted by a county pursuant to the Solar Energy Improvement Special Assessment Act shall be effective within the limits of an incorporated municipality if the municipality adopts an ordinance approving the application of the county's ordinance within the incorporated municipality.
N.M. Stat. § 35-4-1 — NM Code / Chapter 35 / Article 4 / Section 35-4-1
§ 35-4-1. Civil actions; receipts for money
Status: in_force

Every magistrate shall, on a form prescribed by the administrative office of the courts:

A. immediately give a written itemized receipt to any person paying money to the court in connection with any civil action; and

B. require a written itemized receipt from the payee before making any disbursement authorized by law.
N.M. Stat. § 72-5-21 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 5 / Section 72-5-21
§ 72-5-21. Recording of permits, decrees and documents; certified copies
Status: in_force

All permits, decrees and documents granting, defining or limiting water rights and rights of owners of canals, reservoirs and works for conducting, storing or appropriating water in this state shall be recorded in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the property, canal, reservoir or work is situated. When so recorded, copies of such permits, decrees and documents certified by the county clerk shall be admitted in evidence in any court of the state as of equal validity with the original.
N.M. Stat. § 68-1-3 — NM Code / Chapter 68 / Article 1 / Section 68-1-3
§ 68-1-3. Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of Section 68-1-2 NMSA 1978 shall be required by the secretary of natural resources to pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200). The secretary of natural resources may cause suit to be filed for the collection of this penalty upon the failure of the violator to remit the penalty assessed against him. Each violation shall be a separate offense.
N.M. Stat. § 20-12-65 — NM Code / Chapter 20 / Article 12 / Section 20-12-65
§ 20-12-65. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman
Status: in_force

Any commissioned officer, cadet or midshipman who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
N.M. Stat. § 57-10-1 — NM Code / Chapter 57 / Article 10 / Section 57-10-1
§ 57-10-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Distress Sales Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 4-44-19 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 44 / Section 4-44-19
§ 4-44-19. Prisoners; operating allowance; records and maintenance
Status: in_force

A. Each county sheriff, jail administrator or independent contractor shall keep a written record showing the exact time of confinement and release of each prisoner incarcerated in the jail under his jurisdiction. As used in this act, “jail administrator” means the person hired by a county, municipality or a combination of these who supervises the entire operation of the jail and reports directly to the administrative head of the local governmental entity or local governing body.

B. The governing body of a jail shall, from appropriate funds, provide the necessary funding to maintain and operate the facility.

C. All fees remitted to the sheriff or jail administrator for federal or other prisoners in his custody shall be promptly deposited in their entirety by the sheriff or jail administrator with the appropriate depository entity. As used in this section, “depository entity” means the treasurer of the particular local governmental entity responsible for management of the jail.
N.M. Stat. § 22-11-16 — NM_STATUTES 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. § 47-1-45 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 1 / Section 47-1-45
§ 47-1-45. Real estate brokerage agreements required to be in writing
Status: in_force

Any agreement entered into subsequent to the first day of July, 1949, authorizing or employing an agent or broker to purchase or sell lands, tenements or hereditaments or any interest in or concerning them, for a commission or other compensation, shall be void unless the agreement, or some memorandum or note thereof shall be in writing and signed by the person to be charged therewith, or some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized. No such agreement or employment shall be considered exclusive unless specifically so stated therein.
N.M. Stat. § 21-3-11 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 3 / Section 21-3-11
§ 21-3-11. Acquisition of land for New Mexico highlands university
Status: in_force

That the board of regents of the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university] is hereby given the right and authority to acquire by purchase or donation any and all land which may be necessary for campus and building site purposes.
N.M. Stat. § 6-6-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 6-6-5
§ 6-6-5. Record of approved budget
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of any budget approved by the local government division, the local public body shall cause such budget to be made a part of the minutes of such body.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-10-7 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 10 / Section 59A-10-7
§ 59A-10-7. Insurer's rights during solvency
Status: in_force

A. So long as the insurer remains solvent and is in compliance with the Insurance Code it may:

(1) demand, receive, and sue for and recover the income from the assets deposited;

(2) exchange and substitute eligible assets of equivalent or greater fair market value for the deposited assets; and

(3) at any reasonable time inspect any such deposit.

B. The superintendent may prescribe or approve reasonable arrangements and safeguards under which a solvent insurer may sell a particular deposited asset, immediately reinvest the proceeds of such sale in other assets eligible for deposit under this article, and deposit such other assets in lieu of that sold, in absence of excess deposit of the insurer adequate to cover such exchange.
N.M. Stat. § 40-13A-3 — NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 13A / Section 40-13A-3
§ 40-13A-3. Judicial enforcement of a foreign protection order
Status: in_force

A. A person may seek enforcement of a valid foreign protection order in a New Mexico tribunal. The tribunal shall enforce the terms of the order, including terms that provide relief that a New Mexico tribunal would lack power to provide but for this section. The tribunal shall enforce the order, whether the order was obtained by independent action or in another proceeding, if it is an order issued in response to a complaint, petition or motion filed by or on behalf of a person seeking protection. In a proceeding to enforce a foreign protection order, the tribunal shall follow New Mexico procedures for the enforcement of protection orders.

B. A New Mexico tribunal shall not enforce a foreign protection order issued by a tribunal of a state that does not recognize the standing of a protected individual to seek enforcement of the order.

C. A New Mexico tribunal shall enforce the provisions of a valid foreign protection order governing custody and visitation, if the order was issued in accordance with the jurisdictional requirements governing the issuance of custody and visitation orders in the issuing state.

D. A foreign protection order is valid if it:

(1) identifies the protected individual and the respondent;

(2) is currently in effect;

(3) was issued by a tribunal that had jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter under the law of the issuing state; and

(4) was issued after the respondent was given reasonable notice and had an opportunity to be heard before the tribunal issued the order or, in the case of an ex parte order, the respondent was given notice and has had or will have an opportunity to be heard within a reasonable time after the order was issued in a manner consistent with the due process rights of the respondent.

E. A foreign protection order valid on its face is prima facie evidence of its validity.

F. Absence of any of the criteria for validity of a foreign protection order is an affirmative defense in an action seeking enforcement of the order.

G. A New Mexico tribunal may enforce provisions of a mutual foreign protection order only if:

(1) both parties filed a written pleading seeking a protection order from the tribunal of the issuing state; and

(2) the tribunal of the issuing state made specific findings that each party was entitled to a protection order.
N.M. Stat. § 47-3-6 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 3 / Section 47-3-6
§ 47-3-6. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Solar Recordation Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-43 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-43
§ 10-11-43. State legislator member coverage plan 1; state contribution rate
Status: in_force

The state shall contribute amounts sufficient to finance the membership of members under state legislator member coverage plan 1 on an actuarial reserve basis.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-42-12 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 42 / Section 59A-42-12
§ 59A-42-12. Appeals
Status: in_force

A. A member insurer may appeal to the superintendent from an action of the board by filing with the superintendent a notice of appeal within thirty days after that action.

B. A final order of the superintendent on appeal is subject to judicial review by an action in the district court pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 72-17-46 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 17 / Section 72-17-46
§ 72-17-46. Issuance of interim debentures
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to borrow money and to issue interim debentures evidencing “construction” or short-term loans for the acquisition or improvement and equipment of the flood control system or any project in supplementation of long term financing and the issuance of bonds, as provided in Sections 89, 90 and 91 hereof.
N.M. Stat. § 39-3-13 — NM Code / Chapter 39 / Article 3 / Section 39-3-13
§ 39-3-13. Transcript of record
Status: in_force

The official court reporter shall make an original and as many copies of transcripts of his notes as demanded, and he shall certify and file them with the clerk of the district court. These transcripts, or any portion thereof, may be used for the purpose of making up the record to be taken to the supreme court or court of appeals. The clerk of the district court shall collect the certification fee, but shall receive no compensation for transcribing. Where not otherwise fixed by statute, the court may, by rule, fix the compensation of official court reporters for extra copies filed with the clerk, which shall be paid for in advance, if demanded, by the party ordering them. The amount paid for the original and two copies of the transcript by the party ordering them shall be taxed as costs in the cause.
N.M. Stat. § 1-2-31 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 1-2-31
§ 1-2-31. County canvass observers
Status: in_force

A. The county chair of each political party represented on a partisan ballot may appoint in writing county canvass observers. A candidate for elected office and an election-related organization in a statewide or special election may each appoint county canvass observers in a county if the candidate or organization makes a written request to the secretary of state and specifies the names of the qualified appointees. The secretary of state shall immediately notify the county clerk of the qualified appointees.

B. County canvass observers shall be voters of a precinct located in that county to which they are appointed. No person shall be qualified for appointment or service as a county canvass observer who is a sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, deputy marshal or state or municipal police officer.

C. A county canvass observer or an election observer, upon presentation of the observer's written appointment, shall be permitted to be present at any time from the time the county canvassing begins until the completion of the canvass.

D. A county canvass observer or election observer is strictly limited to observing and documenting the canvassing process and shall not interrupt the canvassing process.

E. County canvass observers and election observers shall not interfere with the orderly conduct of the canvass and may be removed by the county clerk if the observer does not comply with the law.

F. As used in this section, “ county canvass ” means the process in the office of the county clerk of qualifying and verifying paper ballots and counting and tallying votes for each precinct beginning upon the closing of the polls and ending with the certification and announcement of the results by the county canvassing board.
N.M. Stat. § 53-4-20 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 4 / Section 53-4-20
§ 53-4-20. Removal of directors and officers
Status: in_force

A director or officer may be removed with or without cause, by a vote of two-thirds of the members voting at a regular or special meeting. The director or officer involved shall have an opportunity to be heard at said meeting. A vacancy caused by any such removal shall be filled by the vote provided in the bylaws for election of directors.
N.M. Stat. § 7-9-23 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 9 / Section 7-9-23
§ 7-9-23. Exemption; compensating tax; vehicles
Status: in_force

Exempted from the compensating tax is the use of vehicles on which the tax imposed by the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Act 1 has been paid, the use of vehicles subject to registration under Section 66-3-16 NMSA 1978 and the use of vehicles exempt from the motor vehicle excise tax pursuant to Subsection F of Section 7-14-6 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 21-22E-4 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 22E / Section 21-22E-4
§ 21-22E-4. Teacher student loans authorized; qualifications
Status: in_force

A. The commission [department] may grant a loan to a student deemed qualified by the commission [department] upon such terms and conditions as may be imposed by rule of the commission [department].

B. The commission [department] shall only receive, pass upon and allow or disallow an application for a loan made by a student who declares his intent to serve as a public school teacher in a designated teacher shortage area of New Mexico. Teacher shortage areas may be either geographic or discipline specific.

C. The commission [department] shall make a full and careful investigation of the ability and qualifications of each applicant to become a recipient of a loan. The commission [department] shall give preference to qualified applicants who demonstrate financial need.

D. The commission [department] and the state department of public education shall arrange for loan recipients to receive assistance in locating employment with public schools in New Mexico.
N.M. Stat. § 16-4-16 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 16 / Article 4 / Section 16-4-16
§ 16-4-16. Joint powers
Status: in_force

The operating party, subsequent to satisfying the provisions of Subsection A of Section 5 of the Rio Grande Valley State Park Act, and the conservancy district shall enter into a joint powers agreement to effectuate the provisions of the Rio Grande Valley State Park Act; provided, however, that nothing in the Rio Grande Valley State Park Act shall be construed in such a way as to obstruct or interfere with the duties, operations, obligations, construction of new works or functions of the middle Rio Grande conservancy district as provided in Chapter 73, Articles 14 and 18 NMSA 1978 or the duties and obligations of the state of New Mexico under the Rio Grande Compact or agreements or contracts between the conservancy district and federal agencies such as the United States department of interior, the bureau of reclamation and the United States army corps of engineers.

In the event the operating party and the conservancy district fail to negotiate a mutually acceptable joint powers agreement within one year from complying with the provisions of Subsection A of Section 5 of the Rio Grande Valley State Park Act, the operating party and the conservancy district shall submit any unresolved disputes to a mutually agreeable impartial arbitrator for binding arbitration.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-3A-18 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 32A / Article 3A / Section 32A-3A-18
§ 32A-3A-18. Voluntary placement; placement
Status: in_force

A. If the department accepts legal custody of a child, the child shall be placed in the least restrictive setting that most closely approximates a family in which the child's special needs, if any, may be met. The child shall be placed within reasonable proximity to the child's home, taking into account any special needs of the child. Preference shall be given to placement with:

(1) a relative of the child;

(2) a licensed foster home or any home authorized by law for the provision of foster care or group care or use as a protective residence;

(3) a facility operated by a licensed child welfare services agency; or

(4) a facility provided for in the Children's Shelter Care Act.

B. The department shall provide the child with shelter in an appropriate facility, pursuant to the provisions of Section 32A-3B-6 NMSA 1978 , that is located as close as possible to the child's residence. The child shall not be held in a jail or other facility intended or used for the incarceration of adults charged or convicted of criminal offenses or a facility for the detention of children alleged to be or adjudicated as delinquent children.

C. If the child is placed in an evaluation facility or out-of-home treatment or rehabilitation program, the child shall be admitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 32A-6A-19 through 32A-6A-22 NMSA 1978 .

D. The department shall make reasonable efforts to place siblings in custody by court order or voluntary placement agreement together, unless such joint placement would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings in custody, and whether any siblings not jointly placed have been provided reasonable visitation or other ongoing interaction, unless visitation or other ongoing interaction would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings.
N.M. Stat. § 17-3-13.6 — NM Code / Chapter 17 / Article 3 / Section 17-3-13.6
§ 17-3-13.6. Disabled military members and veterans; fishing license fee exemption
Status: in_force

The director of the department of game and fish shall issue without any fee on an annual or seasonal basis a fishing license and appropriate habitat management stamp to a disabled member or veteran of the United States armed forces who is undergoing a rehabilitation program that:

A. involves learning and practicing fishing skills;

B. is sponsored by the federal government or a nonprofit organization authorized by the federal government; and

C. is under the direction of a military or federal veterans administration rehabilitation center.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-47-15 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 47 / Section 59A-47-15
§ 59A-47-15. Assets
Status: in_force

In determining the financial condition of a health care plan there shall be allowed as assets only such assets allowed as to life or health insurers under Sections 118 (“assets” defined) and 119 (assets not allowed) of the Insurance Code.