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N.M. Stat. § 13-1C-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 13 / Article 1C / Section 13-1C-2
§ 13-1C-2. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the State Use Act is to encourage and assist persons with disabilities to achieve maximum personal independence through useful and productive employment by ensuring an expanded and constant market for services delivered by persons with disabilities, thereby enhancing their dignity and capacity for self-support and minimizing their dependence on welfare and entitlements.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-27 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-27
§ 10-11-27. State police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1; applicability; credited service
Status: in_force

A. State police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1 is applicable to:

(1) state police members who are not specifically covered by another coverage plan;

(2) adult correctional officer members;

(3) juvenile correctional officer members;

(4) adult probation and parole officer members; and

(5) juvenile probation and parole officer members.

B. The credited service of a state police member who was a retired member or a member on or before June 30, 2013 or of an adult correctional officer member shall have actual credited service increased by twenty percent for the purposes of state police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1.

C. The credited service, accrued after July 1, 2021, of a juvenile correctional officer member, an adult probation and parole officer or a juvenile probation and parole officer shall be increased by twenty percent for the purposes of state police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1.

D. Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, the credited service of a member covered under state police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1 shall be credited as provided in Section 10-11-4 NMSA 1978 .

E. State police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1 is applicable to juvenile correctional officer members, adult probation and parole officer members and juvenile probation and parole officer members in the first full pay period after July 1, 2021 if the retirement board certifies to the secretary of state that, of those juvenile correctional officer members, adult probation and parole officer members and juvenile probation and parole officer members to be covered under state police member, correctional officer member and probation and parole officer member coverage plan 1, a majority of the respective members voting have voted to approve adoption of that plan at an election conducted pursuant to Laws 2020, Chapter 11, Sections 63 through 66.
N.M. Stat. § 75-3-7 — NM Code / Chapter 75 / Article 3 / Section 75-3-7
§ 75-3-7. Issuance of license
Status: in_force

The commission may issue a license to any applicant who demonstrates sufficient financial responsibility necessary to meet obligations reasonably likely to be attached to or result from weather control or cloud modification activities and skill and experience reasonably necessary to accomplishment of weather control without actionable injury to property or person.
N.M. Stat. § 2-3-9 — NM Code / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 2-3-9
§ 2-3-9. Codification of election laws; consultation with election officials
Status: in_force

The legislative council shall instruct the legislative council service to codify all laws pertaining to elections. The codification shall be done in consultation with the secretary of state and other state and local election officials, and in such manner that conflicts or other matters requiring policy decisions and substantive revisions shall be shown in alternative provisions.
N.M. Stat. § 3-21-8 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 21 / Section 3-21-8
§ 3-21-8. Appeals to zoning authority; grounds; stay of proceedings
Status: in_force

A. The zoning authority shall provide by resolution the procedure to be followed in considering appeals allowed by this section.

B. Any aggrieved person or any officer, department, board or bureau of the zoning authority affected by a decision of an administrative officer, commission or committee in the enforcement of Sections 3-21-1 through 3-21-14 NMSA 1978 or ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation adopted pursuant to these sections may appeal to the zoning authority. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed unless the officer, commission or committee from whom the appeal is taken certifies that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would cause imminent peril of life or property. Upon certification, the proceedings shall not be stayed except by order of district court after notice to the official, commission or committee from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown.

C. When an appeal alleges that there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination by an administrative official, commission or committee in the enforcement of Sections 3-21-1 through 3-21-14 NMSA 1978 or any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation adopted pursuant to these sections, the zoning authority by a majority vote of all its members may:

(1) authorize, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, variances or special exceptions from the terms of the zoning ordinance or resolution:

(a) that are not contrary to the public interest;

(b) where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship;

(c) so that the spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed and substantial justice done; and

(d) so that the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan are implemented; or

(2) in conformity with Sections 3-21-1 through 3-21-14 NMSA 1978:

(a) reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of an administrative official, commission or committee;

(b) decide in favor of the appellant; or

(c) make any change in any order, requirement, decision or determination of an administrative official, commission or committee.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-81 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-81
§ 10-11-81. Municipal police member coverage plan 5; age and service requirements for normal retirement
Status: in_force

Under municipal police member coverage plan 5:

A. for a member who was a retired member or a member on June 30, 2013, the age and service requirements for normal retirement are:

(1) age sixty-five years or older and five or more years of credited service;

(2) age sixty-four years and eight or more years of credited service;

(3) age sixty-three years and eleven or more years of credited service;

(4) age sixty-two years and fourteen or more years of credited service;

(5) age sixty-one years and seventeen or more years of credited service; or

(6) any age and twenty or more years of credited service; and

B. for a member who was not a retired member or a member on June 30, 2013, the age and service requirements for normal retirement are:

(1) age sixty years or older and five or more years of service credit; or

(2) any age and twenty-five or more years of service credit.
N.M. Stat. § 66-3-502 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 3 / Section 66-3-502
§ 66-3-502. Reports by owners of stolen and recovered vehicles or motor vehicles
Status: in_force

A. The owner or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle or motor vehicle that has been stolen or embezzled may notify the New Mexico state police or other appropriate law enforcement agency of the theft or embezzlement but, in the event of an embezzlement, may make a report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with the embezzlement.

B. Every owner or other person who has given any such notice shall immediately notify the New Mexico state police or the law enforcement agency that took the report of a recovery of the vehicle.
N.M. Stat. § 1-2-20 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 1-2-20
§ 1-2-20. Messengers; appointment
Status: in_force

A. The county clerk may appoint messengers to deliver ballot boxes, poll books, keys, election supplies and other materials pertaining to the election. Messengers may also be authorized to collect mailed ballots from polling places or monitored secured containers and removable media storage devices from polling places and deliver each to locations designated by the county clerk.

B. Messengers shall take an oath of office before entering into service as a messenger. No person shall serve as a messenger unless the person would also meet the requirements to be a challenger, watcher or election observer pursuant to Paragraphs (1) through (4) and (6) of Subsection C of Section 1-2-22 NMSA 1978 . Messengers may be appointed to serve solely in that capacity or may be election board members or county employees also appointed to serve as messengers.
N.M. Stat. § 38-1-7 — NM Code / Chapter 38 / Article 1 / Section 38-1-7
§ 38-1-7. Purpose of act
Status: in_force

The purpose of this act is to subject certain insurers to the jurisdiction of courts of this state in suits by or on behalf of insureds or beneficiaries under insurance contracts.

The legislature declares that it is a subject of concern that many residents of this state hold policies of insurance issued or delivered in this state by insurers while not authorized to do business in this state, thus presenting to such residents the often insuperable obstacle of resorting to distant forums for the purpose of asserting legal rights under such policies. In furtherance of such state interest, the legislature herein provides a method of substituted service of process upon such insurers and declares that in so doing it exercises its power to protect its residents and to define, for the purpose of this statute, what constitutes doing business in this state, and also exercises powers and privileges available to the state by virtue of Public Law 15, 79th Congress of the United States, Chapter 20, 1st Session, S. 340, 1 which declares that the business of insurance and every person engaged therein shall be subject to the laws of the several states.
N.M. Stat. § 14-3-11 — NM Code / Chapter 14 / Article 3 / Section 14-3-11
§ 14-3-11. Destruction of records
Status: in_force

If it is determined by the administrator, attorney general and agency head that destruction of records will be recommended, the administrator shall have prepared a list of records, together with a brief description of their nature, and shall place upon the agenda of the next meeting of the commission the matter of destruction of the records. The records may be stored in the center awaiting decision of the commission.

The commission's decision with reference to destruction of the records shall be entered on its minutes, together with the date of its order to destroy the records and a general description of the records which it orders to be destroyed. A copy of the commission's order shall be filed with the librarian of the supreme court library.

No public records shall be destroyed if the law prohibits their destruction.
N.M. Stat. § 28-1-7.2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 28 / Article 1 / Section 28-1-7.2
§ 28-1-7.2. Quotas prohibited
Status: in_force

A person, employer, employment agency or organization shall not use the provisions of the Human Rights Act to adopt or implement a quota on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
N.M. Stat. § 7-10-3 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 10 / Section 7-10-3
§ 7-10-3. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Gross Receipts Tax Registration Act:

A. “department” means the taxation and revenue department, the secretary of taxation and revenue or any employee of the department exercising authority lawfully delegated to that employee by the secretary;

B. “person” means any individual, estate, trust, receiver, cooperative association, club, corporation, company, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate or other entity; and

C. “state” means any state agency, department or office that has authority to contract in the name of the state or to make payments from state funds.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-6A-13 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 6A / Section 32A-6A-13
§ 32A-6A-13. Legal representation of children
Status: in_force

A. A child shall be represented by an attorney at all commitment or treatment guardianship proceedings under the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act if the child is fourteen years of age or older or by a guardian ad litem if the child is under fourteen years of age.

B. When a child has not retained an attorney or a guardian ad litem in a commitment or treatment guardian proceeding and is unable to do so, the court shall appoint an attorney or a guardian ad litem to represent the child in the proceeding. Only an attorney with appropriate experience shall be appointed as an attorney or a guardian ad litem for the child. Whenever reasonable and appropriate, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney who is knowledgeable about the child's cultural background.

C. A child of any age shall have access to the state's designated protection and advocacy system pursuant to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and the federal Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act and access to an attorney of the child's choice regarding any matter related to the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act.

D. The child is not entitled to appointment of an attorney at public expense, except as set forth in Subsections A and B of this section.

E. A child shall not be represented or counseled by an attorney or guardian ad litem who has a conflict of interest, including but not limited to any conflict of interest resulting from prior representation of the child's parent, guardian, legal custodian or residential treatment or habilitation program.
N.M. Stat. § 26-2C-33 — NM Code / Chapter 26 / Article 2C / Section 26-2C-33
§ 26-2C-33. Reporting requirements for cannabis-related violations
Status: in_force

A. Within sixty days following the end of each fiscal year, every police and sheriff's department shall report on a form approved by the department of public safety the total number of arrests, citations and penalty assessments for cannabis-related violations broken down by:

(1) category and penalty level; and

(2) race, ethnicity, age and gender.

B. Each law enforcement agency shall submit its annual report to the department of public safety.

C. The department of public safety shall compile the reports submitted and shall issue by November 1 of each year an annual report of all cannabis-related violations in the state. The report shall aggregate the data for the state and shall disaggregate the data by agency, race, ethnicity, age and gender. The department of public safety shall make all annual reports submitted for previous fiscal years available on the department of public safety's website.

D. For purposes of this section, “ cannabis-related violation ” means a violation of any of Sections 27 through 31 of the Cannabis Regulation Act or a violation of Section 66-8-102 or 66-13-3 NMSA 1978 if the basis for the arrest or citation is impairment due to the use of cannabis products.
N.M. Stat. § 62-15-7 — NM Code / Chapter 62 / Article 15 / Section 62-15-7
§ 62-15-7. Bylaws
Status: repealed

The original bylaws of a cooperative shall be adopted by its board of trustees. Thereafter bylaws shall be adopted, amended or repealed by the majority of the members present at any regular annual meeting or special meeting called for that purpose, a quorum being present. The bylaws shall set forth the rights and duties of members and trustees and may contain other provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the cooperative not inconsistent with this act or with its articles of incorporation.
N.M. Stat. § 19-10A-7 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 10A / Section 19-10A-7
§ 19-10A-7. Advertising for bids; priority of bidders; award of carbon dioxide
Status: in_force

A. Where the commissioner of public lands elects to offer state carbon dioxide for sale, the carbon dioxide will be advertised for sale in designated newspapers or periodicals of general circulation in the state in accordance with regulations to be promulgated by the commissioner. The notice will set the day and hour on which sealed bids will be received in the office of the commissioner of public lands and will contain the terms and conditions of the sale. The notice will be published at the expense of the state.

B. Bids may be submitted regardless of whether or not a preference is asserted. Where the preference is asserted, bids must be accompanied by the order of the oil conservation division which states that the person claiming the preference is a producer or a refiner.

C. The commissioner of public lands shall, in an open meeting, consider all bids submitted and shall award the carbon dioxide as follows:

(1) where none of the bidders for the same state carbon dioxide is properly entitled to a preference, the carbon dioxide will be awarded to the qualified bidder offering the highest price therefor in accordance with the specifications governing the sale;

(2) where one or more bidders for the same state carbon dioxide are properly entitled to a preference, and their bids are within a percentage of the high bid, such percentage to be set by the commissioner, the qualified preference bidders will be allowed to submit additional bids and the carbon dioxide will be awarded to the preferred bidder offering the highest price equal to or better than the highest price offered in the advertised bids therefor in accordance with the specifications governing the sale; and

(3) where two or more identical additional bids are received for the same carbon dioxide from bidders properly entitled to a preference, the commissioner reserves the right to prorate the carbon dioxide among the bidders in such amounts as he may deem equitable. The commissioner shall in prorating the carbon dioxide take into consideration the state lands affected by the enhanced recovery project and the increase in the production of crude oil from the state lands which could be caused by the enhanced recovery project.
N.M. Stat. § 18-13-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 18 / Article 13 / Section 18-13-2
§ 18-13-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Historic Landscape Act:

A. “ board ” means the board of trustees of the historic landscape trust;

B. “ historic landscape ” means a historic manmade or cultural landscape:

(1) that is limited in scope;

(2) generally comprising a plaza, square, park, garden, terrace, streetscape, estate, grounds of a building or other open space designed formally or informally; and

(3) that has contributed to the cultural history of its time; and

C. “ trust ” means the historic landscape trust created by the Historic Landscape Act.
N.M. Stat. § 19-7-34 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 7 / Section 19-7-34
§ 19-7-34. Rent lien; attachment; forfeiture
Status: in_force

Rentals shall constitute a first lien on any and all improvements and crops upon the land leased, prior and superior to any other lien or encumbrance whatsoever whether created with or without notice of the lien for rental due or to become due. When any rental is due and unpaid the commissioner may forthwith attach, without attachment bond, all improvements and crops upon the land leased, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay such rental together with all costs necessarily incurred in the enforcement of such lien, and the enforcement of such lien shall work a forfeiture of such lease. The failure of any lessee of state land to pay the rental therefor when due or to furnish additional security for any deferred payment, when required by the commissioner, shall be sufficient cause for declaring any such lease forfeited.
N.M. Stat. § 30-7-4 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 30 / Article 7 / Section 30-7-4
§ 30-7-4. Negligent use of a deadly weapon
Status: in_force

A. Negligent use of a deadly weapon consists of:

(1) discharging a firearm into any building or vehicle or so as to knowingly endanger a person or his property;

(2) carrying a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant or narcotic;

(3) endangering the safety of another by handling or using a firearm or other deadly weapon in a negligent manner; or

(4) discharging a firearm within one hundred fifty yards of a dwelling or building, not including abandoned or vacated buildings on public lands during hunting seasons, without the permission of the owner or lessees thereof.

B. The provisions of Paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) of Subsection A of this section shall not apply to a peace officer or other public employee who is required or authorized by law to carry or use a firearm in the course of his employment and who carries, handles, uses or discharges a firearm while lawfully engaged in carrying out the duties of his office or employment.

C. The exceptions from criminal liability provided for in Subsection B of this section shall not preclude or affect civil liability for the same conduct.

Whoever commits negligent use of a deadly weapon is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
N.M. Stat. § 74-9-15 — NM Code / Chapter 74 / Article 9 / Section 74-9-15
§ 74-9-15. Specific program; state government source reduction and recycling
Status: in_force

A. The division shall cooperate with the general services department in its assessment of the status of recycling efforts undertaken directly by state government for its own solid waste and its evaluation of existing programs and its development of necessary recycling programs to reduce the generation of solid waste by state government. The programs shall include recycling of office papers, cardboard, used motor oil, yard waste and other materials produced by the state for which recycling markets exist or may be developed.

B. Each state agency and the legislature shall prepare a source reduction and recycling plan addressing the requirements of Subsections C and D of this section. Each agency plan shall be submitted for approval to the general services department on or before December 31, 1991, consistent with the goals and guidelines of this section, the goals stated in Subsection J of Section 6 of the Solid Waste Act and the state plan. Agency plans shall be updated biennially to increase the amount of solid waste recycled by taking advantage of any changed circumstances. Updated plans shall be submitted to the general services department for approval prior to adoption.

C. By July 1, 1992, each state agency and the legislature shall establish and implement a source separation and collection program for recyclable materials produced as a result of agency operations, including, at a minimum, high grade paper, corrugated paper and glass. The source separation and collection program shall include, at a minimum, procedures for collecting and storing recyclable materials and contractual and other arrangements with buyers. Each agency shall appoint a recycling coordinator and shall conduct educational programs about the recycling program for its employees.

D. By July 1, 1992, each state agency shall establish and implement a source reduction program for materials used in the course of agency operations. The program shall be designed and implemented to achieve the maximum feasible reduction of solid waste generated as a result of agency operations.
N.M. Stat. § 33-11-1 — NM Code / Chapter 33 / Article 11 / Section 33-11-1
§ 33-11-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 3 of this act may be cited as the “Inmate Literacy Act”.