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N.M. Stat. § 19-7-4 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 7 / Section 19-7-4
§ 19-7-4. Deposit of funds; rejection of application without deposit
Status: in_force

All applications mentioned in Section One (1) hereof shall be accompanied by the proper fees and moneys as required by law or by the rules and regulations of the land commissioner and the amount of money deposited shall be entered in ink upon said applications; provided, however, that checks not certified shall be deposited in or sent to a bank for collection immediately upon their receipt. All applications not accompanied by the proper deposit shall be immediately stamped “rejected, no deposit,” and shall not be deemed proper applications. Minor defects in the wording of said applications shall not be deemed fatal to their validity, but the same may be corrected; provided, however, that the descriptions of land therein set forth shall be substantially correct so that said lands can be identified. All applications rejected for any reason shall have written thereon in ink or with typewriter using a record ribbon the reason for such rejection and the date thereof, and shall be preserved in the files of the office open to public inspection.
N.M. Stat. § 22-8-43 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 8 / Section 22-8-43
§ 22-8-43. Public school reading proficiency fund; created
Status: in_force

The “public school reading proficiency fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of appropriations, gifts, grants and donations. The fund shall be administered by the department, and money in the fund is appropriated to the department to distribute awards to public middle, junior and senior high schools that implement innovative, scientifically based reading programs. The department shall develop procedures and rules for the application and award of money from the fund, including criteria upon which to evaluate innovative, scientifically based reading programs. Public schools receiving funds shall show evidence that they are using quality, scientifically based reading research to improve reading proficiency and shall develop individualized reading plans for students who fail to meet grade level reading proficiency standards. Disbursements of the fund shall be made by warrant of the department of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary or the secretary's authorized representative. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain to the credit of the fund.
N.M. Stat. § 36-2-16 — NM Code / Chapter 36 / Article 2 / Section 36-2-16
§ 36-2-16. Breach of confidence; deserting or jeopardizing client; penalty
Status: in_force

Any attorney or attorneys, counselor or counselors, defender or defenders whatever, in the courts of this state, who maliciously reveal the secrets of their client to the opposite party, or who, being charged with the defense of one party, and having informed himself of his cause and means of defense, shall desert him and defend the other, or who in any way whatever shall knowingly jeopardize his client in order to favor the opponent or derive some personal profit, or because greater fees have been proffered him after having been retained by his client, upon conviction of such an offense before any court whatsoever of this state, justice of the peace [magistrate court], probate judge or district court, shall be fined in a sum double the amount he may have received for the defense of the cause, and all fines that may result shall accrue one-half to the funds of the counties and the other half to the funds of the state; and upon conviction, he shall be deprived of the exercise of such office of attorney, counselor or defender.
N.M. Stat. § 4-53-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 4 / Article 53 / Section 4-53-1
§ 4-53-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Special District Procedures Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-16C-13 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 16C / Section 59A-16C-13
§ 59A-16C-13. Insurance fraud policy advisory group
Status: in_force

The superintendent may create an insurance fraud policy advisory group consisting of representatives of authorized insurers, consumers of insurance products not otherwise connected with the insurance industry and other appropriate persons. The superintendent shall appoint the members of the advisory group and shall provide by rule for the creation, governance, duties and termination of the advisory group. Any advisory group so created shall advise the superintendent with respect to the implementation of and other matters related to the Insurance Fraud Act when so requested by the superintendent.
N.M. Stat. § 61-32-6 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 32 / Section 61-32-6
§ 61-32-6. Board powers
Status: in_force

A. In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board has the power to:

(1) promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act that are necessary to carry out the provisions of the Funeral Services Act;

(2) promulgate rules implementing continuing education requirements;

(3) conduct hearings upon charges relating to the discipline of licensees and take administrative actions pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act;

(4) except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 , establish reasonable fees to carry out the provisions of the Funeral Services Act;

(5) provide for investigations necessary to determine violations of the Funeral Services Act;

(6) establish committees as the board deems necessary for carrying out the provisions of the Funeral Services Act;

(7) apply for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of the Funeral Services Act or to restrain any violation of that act; and

(8) conduct criminal background checks on applicants for licensure.

B. No action or other legal proceedings for damages shall be instituted against the board, any board member or employee of the board for any act performed in good faith and in the intended performance of any power or duty granted under the Funeral Services Act or for any neglect or default in the good faith performance or exercise of any such power or duty.
N.M. Stat. § 26-2C-1 — NM Code / Chapter 26 / Article 2C / Section 26-2C-1
§ 26-2C-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 42 of this act may be cited as the “Cannabis Regulation Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 19-7-65 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 7 / Section 19-7-65
§ 19-7-65. Commissioner's power relative to oaths, witnesses and documents
Status: in_force

In such contests, the commissioner shall have the same power as conferred by law upon referees relative to the administration of oaths, examination of witnesses and production of books, documents and other papers.
N.M. Stat. § 6-3-10 — NM Code / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 6-3-10
§ 6-3-10. Budget defined
Status: in_force

The budget means a complete statement as to the financial operation of all state agencies for the fiscal year last completed, the current fiscal year and a financial plan for the operation of all state agencies for the succeeding fiscal year.

The budget for the succeeding fiscal year shall set forth in detail the following:

A. all proposed expenditures for the administration, operation and maintenance of all state agencies;

B. all interest and debt redemption charges;

C. all expenditures for capital projects to be undertaken and executed;

D. all anticipated revenues; and

E. means of financing proposed expenditures.
N.M. Stat. § 76-6B-5 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 6B / Section 76-6B-5
§ 76-6B-5. Establishment of pink bollworm control district
Status: in_force

Any five or more persons producing cotton for which it is proposed to establish a pink bollworm control district may file a petition with the department asking that a pink bollworm control district be established. The petition shall set forth:

A. a concise statement of the reasons for the establishment of a pink bollworm control district;

B. a request that a referendum be held among the cotton producers on the question of the establishment of a pink bollworm control district;

C. the name and address of the individual who is authorized to represent the petitioners;

D. the maximum per unit assessment on the cotton acreage or production for which the pink bollworm control district is established; and

E. the method of levy and collection of an assessment upon cotton producers for the support of the pink bollworm control district.
N.M. Stat. § 1-14-15 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 14 / Section 1-14-15
§ 1-14-15. Recounts; rechecks; cost of proceedings
Status: in_force

A. An applicant for a recount shall deposit with the proper canvassing board or, in the case of an office for which the state canvassing board issues a certificate of nomination or election, with the secretary of state sufficient cash, or a sufficient surety bond, to cover the cost of a recount for each precinct for which a recount is demanded. An applicant for a recheck shall deposit with the proper canvassing board or, in the case of an office for which the state canvassing board issues a certificate of nomination or election, with the secretary of state sufficient cash, or a sufficient surety bond, to cover the cost of the recheck for each voting machine to be rechecked. The state canvassing board shall determine the estimated actual cost of a recount per polling place and for mailed ballots and a recheck per voting machine no later than March 15 of even-numbered years. The secretary of state shall post the recount and recheck cost determinations on the secretary of state's website when the state canvassing board issues its cost determinations.

B. The deposit or surety bond shall be security for the payment of the costs and expenses of the recount or recheck in case the results of the recount or recheck are not sufficient to change the results of the election.

C. If it appears that error or fraud sufficient to change the winner of the election has been committed, the costs and expenses of the recount or recheck shall be paid by the state upon warrant issued by the secretary of finance and administration supported by a voucher of the secretary of state, or shall be paid by the county upon warrant of the county clerk from the general fund of the county, as the case may be.

D. If no error or fraud appears to be sufficient to change the winner, the costs and expenses for the recount or recheck shall be paid by the applicant. Costs shall consist of any docket fees, mileage of the sheriff in serving summons and fees and mileage of election board members, at the same rates allowed witnesses in civil actions. If error or fraud has been committed by an election board, the board members shall not be entitled to such mileage or fees.
N.M. Stat. § 20-5-9 — NM Code / Chapter 20 / Article 5 / Section 20-5-9
§ 20-5-9. Arms and equipment; facilities
Status: in_force

A. The state defense force, to the extent practicable, shall be equipped as needed for training and for actual state service.

B. To the extent available and permitted by federal law, armories and other facilities of the national guard and other state facilities may be utilized for the storage and maintenance of arms, equipment and supplies of the state defense force and for the assembly, drill and instruction of its members.
N.M. Stat. § 13-4-14.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 13 / Article 4 / Section 13-4-14.1
§ 13-4-14.1. Labor enforcement fund; creation; use
Status: in_force

The “labor enforcement fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of contractor and subcontractor registration fees collected by the division and all investment and interest income from the fund. The fund shall be administered by the division, and money in the fund is appropriated to the division for administration and enforcement of the Public Works Minimum Wage Act. Money in the fund shall not revert to the general fund at the end of a fiscal year.
N.M. Stat. § 40-10B-11 — NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 10B / Section 40-10B-11
§ 40-10B-11. Nomination objection by child
Status: in_force

In a proceeding for appointment of a guardian pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act:

A. the court shall appoint a person nominated by a child who has reached the age of fourteen unless the court finds the nomination contrary to the best interests of the child; and

B. the court shall not appoint a person as guardian if a child who has reached the age of fourteen files a written objection in the proceeding before the person accepts appointment as guardian unless the court makes a specific finding that it is in the best interest of the child.
N.M. Stat. § 47-9-3 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 9 / Section 47-9-3
§ 47-9-3. Agricultural operations deemed not a nuisance
Status: in_force

A. Any agricultural operation or agricultural facility is not, nor shall it become, a private or public nuisance by any changed condition in or about the locality of the agricultural operation or agricultural facility if the operation was not a nuisance at the time the operation began and has been in existence for more than one year; except that the provisions of this section shall not apply whenever an agricultural operation or agricultural facility is operated negligently or illegally such that the operation or facility is a nuisance.

B. Any ordinance or resolution of any unit of local government that makes the operation of any agricultural operation or agricultural facility a nuisance or provides for abatement of it as a nuisance under the circumstances set forth in this section shall not apply when an agricultural operation is located within the corporate limits of any municipality as of April 8, 1981.

C. The established date of operation is the date on which an agricultural operation commenced or an agricultural facility was originally constructed. If an agricultural operation or agricultural facility is subsequently expanded or a new technology is adopted, the established date of operation does not change.

D. No cause of action based upon nuisance may be brought by a person whose claim arose following the purchase, lease, rental, or occupancy of property proximate to a previously established agricultural operation or agricultural facility, except when such previously established agricultural operation or agricultural facility has substantially changed in the nature and scope of its operations.
N.M. Stat. § 31-27-4 — NM Code / Chapter 31 / Article 27 / Section 31-27-4
§ 31-27-4. Forfeiture; conviction required; seizure of property; with process; without process
Status: in_force

A. A person's property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to state law if:

(1) the person was arrested for an offense to which forfeiture applies;

(2) the person is convicted by a criminal court of the offense; and

(3) the state establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the property is subject to forfeiture as provided in Subsection B of this section.

B. Following a person's conviction for an offense to which forfeiture applies, a court may order the person to forfeit:

(1) property the person acquired through commission of the offense;

(2) property directly traceable to property acquired through the commission of the offense; and

(3) any instrumentality the person used in the commission of the offense.

C. Nothing in this section shall prevent property from being forfeited by the terms of a plea agreement to a felony that is approved by a court or by other agreement of the parties to a criminal proceeding.

D. Subject to the provisions of Section 31-27-5 NMSA 1978 , at any time, at the request of the state, a court may issue an ex parte preliminary order to seize property that is subject to forfeiture and for which forfeiture is sought and to provide for the custody of the property. The execution on the order to seize the property and the return of the property, if applicable, are subject to the Forfeiture Act and other applicable state laws. Before issuing an order pursuant to this subsection, the court shall make a determination that:

(1) there is a substantial probability that:

(a) the property is subject to forfeiture;

(b) the state will prevail on the issue of forfeiture; and

(c) failure to enter the order will result in the property being destroyed, removed from the state or otherwise made unavailable for forfeiture; and

(2) the need to preserve the availability of the property through the entry of the requested order outweighs the hardship to the owner and other parties known to be claiming interests in the property.

E. Property subject to forfeiture may be seized at any time, without a prior court order, if:

(1) the seizure is incident to a lawful arrest for a crime or a search lawfully conducted pursuant to a search warrant and the law enforcement officer making the arrest or executing the search has probable cause to believe the property is subject to forfeiture and that the subject of the arrest or search warrant is an owner of the property;

(2) the property subject to seizure is the subject of a previous judgment in favor of the state; or

(3) the law enforcement officer making the seizure has probable cause to believe the property is subject to forfeiture and that the delay occasioned by the need to obtain a court order would result in the removal or destruction of the property or otherwise frustrate the seizure.
N.M. Stat. § 53-17-11 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 17 / Section 53-17-11
§ 53-17-11. Service of process on foreign corporation
Status: in_force

The registered agent appointed by a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state shall be an agent of the corporation upon whom any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the corporation may be served. Nothing in this section limits or affects the right to serve any process, notice or demand, required or permitted by law to be served upon a corporation in any other manner now or hereafter permitted by law.
N.M. Stat. § 58-27-2 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 27 / Section 58-27-2
§ 58-27-2. Legislative purpose
Status: in_force

By enacting the Border Development Act, it is the purpose of the legislature to:

A. encourage and foster development of the state, its cities and counties by developing port facilities at international ports of entry;

B. actively promote and assist public and private sectors' infrastructure development to attract new industries and businesses, thereby creating new job opportunities in the state while resolving transportation and logistical problems that may arise as ports of entry develop; and

C. create the statutory framework that will enable the state to design, finance, construct, equip and operate port facilities necessary to ensure the timely, planned and efficient development of the border area between New Mexico and the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
N.M. Stat. § 2-8F-23 — NM Code / Chapter 2 / Article 8F / Section 2-8F-23
§ 2-8F-23. Senate district seventeen
Status: in_force

Senate district seventeen is composed of Bernalillo county precincts 275, 280 through 287, 291, 292, 296, 310 through 312, 318 through 323, 326 through 331, 336, 337, 378, 379, 476 through 478, 591 and 671.
N.M. Stat. § 7-38-15 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 38 / Section 7-38-15
§ 7-38-15. Information on real property sold, purchased, contracted to be sold or purchased, or exchanged by governmental bodies to be sent to or obtained by the department; department to compile and send information to county assessors
Status: in_force

A. By the twentieth day of each month, the department shall obtain from appropriate agencies of the United States the following information relating to real property transactions occurring during the preceding month:

(1) a list by legal description of each parcel of real property in the state that was sold, purchased, contracted to be sold or purchased, or exchanged by agencies of the United States government; and

(2) the names and addresses of each of the transferors and transferees of the property required to be listed under Paragraph (1) of this subsection.

B. By the twentieth day of each month, each state agency and the governing body of each of the state's political subdivisions shall report to the department the following information relating to real property transactions occurring during the preceding month:

(1) a list by legal description of each parcel of real property in the state that was sold, purchased, contracted to be sold or purchased, or exchanged by the state agency or the political subdivisions; and

(2) the names and addresses of each of the transferors and transferees of the property listed under Paragraph (1) of this subsection.

C. The information gathered by the department on real property that is subject to local valuation for property taxation purposes shall be compiled and sent immediately to the county assessors of the counties in which the reported property is located. The county assessor receiving the information shall enter any required changes in the valuation or other records and shall also take any action that is required under the Property Tax Code as a result of the receipt of the information.

D. The information gathered by the department on real property that is subject to valuation for property taxation purposes by the department shall be compiled and retained by the department. The department shall enter any required changes in its valuation or other records and shall also take any action that is required under the Property Tax Code as a result of the receipt of the information.
N.M. Stat. § 61-27B-28 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 27B / Section 61-27B-28
§ 61-27B-28. License not transferable
Status: in_force

A. A license or registration issued pursuant to the Private Investigations Act shall not be transferred or assigned.

B. The department shall adopt by rule procedures for changes in the name or management of a private investigation company or private patrol company. If the private investigation company or private patrol company fails to comply with the procedures established by department rule, the private investigation company or private patrol company shall be considered to be operating without a license.
N.M. Stat. § 76-18-5 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 18 / Section 76-18-5
§ 76-18-5. Districts; organization
Status: in_force

A. Whenever twenty-five or more growers within any given area petition the director to create a district within the area described in the petition, he shall call an election to be held within the area. The call for election shall be posted in five public places within the proposed district and published once in a newspaper of general circulation in each county lying within, or partly within, the proposed district not less than five days prior to the date of the election. At the election, each grower in the proposed district who has up to ten acres of cotton shall have one vote, and he shall have one additional vote for each additional ten acres or major fraction. If sixty percent of the votes cast in the election favor the creation, the district is created.

B. Within thirty days after creation, the director shall call a meeting of growers of the district to perfect the district organization and to select a district board of directors. The district board shall consist of at least five, but not more than nine, members, as determined by the growers at their first meeting.

C. Each district is a corporate body with power to sue and be sued and to pass bylaws for governing the organization.

D. Districts may be abolished after a period of two years in the same manner as provided for their creation.