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N.M. Stat. § 59A-34-24 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 34 / Section 59A-34-24
§ 59A-34-24. Mutual membership
Status: in_force

A. Each holder of one or more insurance policies of a domestic mutual insurer, other than holder of a reinsurance contract, is a member of the insurer with all the rights and obligations of such membership, and each such policy so issued shall so specify.

B. Any person, government or governmental agency, state or political subdivision thereof, public or private corporation, board, association, firm, estate, trustee or fiduciary may be a member of a mutual insurer.
N.M. Stat. § 10-7-1 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 7 / Section 10-7-1
§ 10-7-1. Temporary transfers of employees from one office, department or institution to another
Status: in_force

The governor is further authorized, subject to the approval of the state board of finance, to transfer, temporarily from one office, department or institution to another office, department or institution, such employees as in his judgment may be necessary or convenient at any time to further the economical and efficient conduct of the state government and without regard to the appropriation out of which such employee may be paid; provided, that the governor shall have the power to designate and employ a personnel director who shall assist him in the performance of the duties imposed upon the governor by the terms of this section.
N.M. Stat. § 27-1-3.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 27 / Article 1 / Section 27-1-3.1
§ 27-1-3.1. Acute care bed usage; funding authorization
Status: in_force

The human services [health care authority] department is authorized to accept and use federal grants or matching funds for the purpose of reimbursement to certain rural hospitals for using empty acute care beds for intermediate care and skilled nursing care, as defined in federal statutes and regulations, subject to federal approval and the availability of funds. The department is authorized to use funds from existing appropriations for matching federal funds for the purposes of this act.
N.M. Stat. § 22-28-5 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 28 / Section 22-28-5
§ 22-28-5. Distribution
Status: in_force

A. Funds raised from commercial advertisement shall be distributed from the school bus advertising fund after the required payment is made to school bus private owners.

B. Sixty percent of the proceeds raised shall be distributed to each school district to use in accordance with the school district's technology plan in amounts proportionate to the amount that each school district contributed to the school bus advertising fund.

C. Forty percent of the proceeds raised shall be distributed on a per membership basis of middle and junior high schools by the state superintendent [secretary] to school districts for extracurricular activities. If a school district does not expend money from the school bus advertising fund for extracurricular activities, it shall revert back to the fund.

D. School districts shall report to the department of education [public education department] on how the funds were used in the technology plans and for extracurricular activities.
N.M. Stat. § 61-14-12 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 14 / Section 61-14-12
§ 61-14-12. License, permit and registration renewal
Status: in_force

A. All licenses, permits and registrations issued pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act may be renewed by payment of the renewal fee, except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 , and submission of proof of completion of continuing education requirements as established by regulation of the board. Not later than thirty days prior to expiration, the board shall mail a notice to each licensed veterinarian, registered veterinary technician and holder of an artificial insemination or pregnancy diagnosis permit that the license, registration or permit will expire and provide a renewal application form.

B. Except as provided in Subsections C and D of this section, a person may reinstate an expired license, registration or permit, issued pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act, within five years of its expiration by making application to the board for renewal and paying the current renewal fee along with all delinquent renewal fees and late fees. After five years have elapsed since the date of expiration, a license, registration or permit may not be renewed and the holder shall apply for a new license, registration or permit and take the required examination.

C. A person shall not have the person's license, issued pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act, reinstated in New Mexico if, during the time period in which the person's license lapsed, the person's license in another state or jurisdiction was suspended or revoked for reasons for which the license would have been subject to suspension or revocation in New Mexico.

D. A person who, during the time period in which the person's license, issued pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act, lapsed, was subject to any disciplinary proceedings resulting in action less than suspension or revocation in another state or jurisdiction, may, at the discretion of the board, have the person's license to practice in New Mexico reinstated on a probationary status for up to two years. Upon request by the applicant for reinstatement, the board shall determine under what circumstances the probationary status shall be continued or removed or the application for reinstatement denied.

E. The board may provide by regulation for waiver of payment of any renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian during any period when the veterinarian is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States for the duration of a national emergency.
N.M. Stat. § 3-25-1 — NM Code / Chapter 3 / Article 25 / Section 3-25-1
§ 3-25-1. Gas or geothermal utility; acquisition by municipality; intent of legislature; self-liquidating project; liberal construction
Status: in_force

A. It is the intent of the legislature to authorize municipalities to:

(1) obtain the benefits of a natural gas supply, additional supply or supply of geothermal energy for their inhabitants and others within five miles of the municipal boundary;

(2) take proper steps and actions necessary to that end by the acquisition of a natural gas or geothermal system;

(3) finance the acquisition of the natural gas or geothermal system through the issuance of bonds; and

(4) operate and manage a natural gas association, in which it was an organizer, organized by two or more municipalities pursuant to Sections 3-28-1 through 3-28-19 NMSA 1978 if the operating municipality finds that the association can no longer maintain adequate service. The terms and conditions of the operation and management by the municipality shall be set forth in a joint powers agreement between the municipality and the association.

B. Chapter 3, Article 25 NMSA 1978 shall be liberally construed in conformity with the intent of this section.
N.M. Stat. § 7-9E-6 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 9E / Section 7-9E-6
§ 7-9E-6. Administration by the national laboratory
Status: in_force

To qualify for tax credits pursuant to the Laboratory Partnership with Small Business Tax Credit Act, a national laboratory shall:

A. establish a small business assistance program;

B. establish a revolving fund with initial funding from a source other than tax credits. Money from the revolving fund shall be used to pay for qualified expenditures, and the fund shall be replenished with an amount equal to the tax credits taken pursuant to the Laboratory Partnership with Small Business Tax Credit Act;

C. consult with the secretary of economic development to seek advice on improvements in the operation of the small business assistance program; and

D. establish a methodology to utilize contractors who have demonstrated the capability to provide small business assistance.
N.M. Stat. § 7-9-33 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 9 / Section 7-9-33
§ 7-9-33. Exemption; gross receipts tax; products subject to Oil and Gas Emergency School Tax Act
Status: in_force

A. Exempted from the gross receipts tax are receipts from the sale of products the severance of which is subject to the tax imposed by the Oil and Gas Emergency School Tax Act except that receipts from the sale of products other than for subsequent resale in the ordinary course of business, for consumption outside the state, or for use as an ingredient or component part of a manufactured product are subject to the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act as well as to the Oil and Gas Emergency School Tax Act.

B. No gross receipts tax or compensating tax pursuant to the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act shall apply to storing crude oil, natural gas or liquid hydrocarbons, individually or any combination, or to the use of such products for fuel in the operation of a “production unit” as defined by the Oil and Gas Emergency School Tax Act.
N.M. Stat. § 70-3A-1 — NM Code / Chapter 70 / Article 3A / Section 70-3A-1
§ 70-3A-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 7 of this act may be cited as the “Gathering Line Land Acquisition Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 6-21C-8 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 21C / Section 6-21C-8
§ 6-21C-8. Procedure for sale of building bonds
Status: in_force

A. Building bonds shall be sold by the New Mexico finance authority at such times and in such manner as the authority may elect, consistent with the need of the facilities management division of the general services department, either at private sale for a negotiated price or to the highest bidder at public sale for cash at not less than par and accrued interest.

B. In connection with any public sale of building bonds, the New Mexico finance authority shall publish a notice of the time and place of sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the state and also in a recognized financial journal outside the state. Such publication shall be made once each week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date fixed for such sale, the last publication to be two business days prior to the date of sale. Such notice shall specify the amount, denomination, maturity and description of the bonds to be offered for sale and the place, day and hour at which sealed bids therefor shall be received. All bids, except that of the state, shall be accompanied by a deposit of two percent of the principal amount of the bonds. Deposits of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned upon rejection of the bid. At the time and place specified in such notice, the New Mexico finance authority shall open the bids in public and shall award the bonds, or any part thereof, to the bidder or bidders offering the best price. The New Mexico finance authority may reject any or all bids and readvertise.

C. The New Mexico finance authority may sell a building bond issue, or any part thereof, to the state or to one or more investment bankers or institutional investors at private sale.
N.M. Stat. § 10-9-7 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 9 / Section 10-9-7
§ 10-9-7. Certain rules changes requiring legislative approval
Status: in_force

The state personnel office shall not spend any of its appropriation for the promulgating or filing of rules, policies or plans which have significant financial impact or which would require significant future appropriations to maintain without prior, specific legislative approval.
N.M. Stat. § 24-1D-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 1D / Section 24-1D-9
§ 24-1D-9. Legal counsel
Status: in_force

The office of general counsel of the department of health shall provide legal services to the corps. The general form of stipend contracts entered into pursuant to the provisions of the Health Service Corps Act shall be approved by a special assistant attorney general employed by the department of health and signed by the resident or student and the medical director or his authorized representative on behalf of the state. The corps is vested with full and complete authority and power to sue in its own name for any balance due the state from a resident or student on a contract. Money paid pursuant to contract shall be deposited in the general fund.
N.M. Stat. § 16-5-3 — NM Code / Chapter 16 / Article 5 / Section 16-5-3
§ 16-5-3. Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad commission created
Status: in_force

There is created the “Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad commission,” an interstate agency authorized by the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Compact. The commission shall be composed of four members, two of whom serve for the state of New Mexico and two of whom serve for the state of Colorado.
N.M. Stat. § 24-14-12 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 14 / Section 24-14-12
§ 24-14-12. Form and contents of certificates and reports
Status: in_force

A. In order to promote and maintain uniformity in the system of vital records and health statistics, the forms of certificates, reports and other returns required by the Vital Statistics Act or by regulations adopted pursuant to that act shall include as a minimum the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital records and health statistics, subject to the approval of modifications by the department.

B. Each certificate, report and other document required to be registered under the Vital Statistics Act shall be on a form or in a format prescribed by the state registrar.

C. All vital records shall contain the date received for registration.

D. Information required in certificates or reports required or authorized by the Vital Statistics Act may be filed and registered by photographic, electronic or other means as prescribed by the state registrar; provided that certificates shall be filed and registered by either physical or photographic means.
N.M. Stat. § 61-12A-8 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 12A / Section 61-12A-8
§ 61-12A-8. Board created
Status: in_force

A. The “board of examiners for occupational therapy” is created.

B. The board shall be administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department.

C. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor who have been residents of the state for at least two years preceding the appointment.

D. Three members shall be licensed under the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Act; have a minimum of five years' professional experience, with two years' experience in New Mexico; and have not had their licenses suspended or revoked by this or any other state. One of the professional members may be an occupational therapy assistant and one of the professional members may be a retired occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, who has been retired for no more than five years at the time of appointment.

E. Two members shall represent the public. The two public members shall have no direct interest in the profession of occupational therapy. The public members shall not:

(1) have been convicted of a felony;

(2) be habitually intemperate or be addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs or be addicted to any other vice to such a degree as to render the member unfit to fulfill his board duties and responsibilities; or

(3) be guilty of a violation of the Controlled Substances Act.

F. Appointments shall be made for staggered terms of three years with no more than two terms ending at any one time. A board member shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor prior to the next scheduled board meeting.

G. An individual member of the board shall not be liable in a civil or criminal action for an act performed in good faith in the execution of his duties as a member of the board.

H. Members of the board shall be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance.

I. A simple majority of the board members currently serving shall constitute a quorum of the board for the conduct of business.

J. The board shall meet at least four times a year and at other times as it deems necessary. Additional meetings may be convened at the call of the president of the board or on the written request of any two board members to the president. Meetings of the board shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

K. A member failing to attend three consecutive meetings, unless excused as provided by board policy, shall automatically be recommended for removal as a member of the board.

L. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the board shall elect a president, vice president and secretary-treasurer.
N.M. Stat. § 9-15-11 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 15 / Section 9-15-11
§ 9-15-11. Economic development commission created; membership; duties
Status: in_force

A. The “economic development commission” is created. The commission shall be a planning commission administratively attached to the department.

B. The commission shall:

(1) provide advice to the department on policy matters;

(2) oversee the economic development grant program as provided in the Economic Development Grant Act;

(3) review and approve applications for matching grants and award grants pursuant to the Economic Development Grant Act; and

(4) be responsible for the annual approval and update of the state's five-year economic development plan.

C. The commission shall consist of nine members who shall be qualified electors of the state, no more than five of whom at the time of appointment are members of the same political party. Members shall be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Seven members shall be appointed from their respective planning districts, the eighth member shall be a Native American and represent the interests of the Indian tribes and pueblos and the ninth member shall represent the public at large.

D. Appointments shall be made for five-year terms expiring on January 1 of the appropriate year. Commission members shall serve staggered terms as determined by the governor at the time of their initial appointment. Annually, the governor shall designate a chair of the commission from among the members.

E. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair, not less than once each quarter, and shall invite representatives of appropriate legislative committees, other state agencies and interested persons to its meetings for the purpose of information exchange and coordination.

F. Commission members shall not vote by proxy. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the conduct of business.

G. Members of the commission shall not be removed except for incompetence, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office; provided, however, no removal shall be made without notice of hearing and an opportunity to be heard having first been given the member being removed. The senate shall be given exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings to remove members of the commission under such rules as the senate may promulgate. The senate's decision in connection with such matters shall be final. A vacancy in the membership of the commission occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.

H. Commission members shall not be paid, but they are entitled to receive per diem and mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act. 1
N.M. Stat. § 18-2-15 — NM Code / Chapter 18 / Article 2 / Section 18-2-15
§ 18-2-15. Certificates required
Status: in_force

A. A permanent professional librarian's certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library:

(1) supported in whole or in part by public funds, and serving a municipality or other political subdivision having a population in excess of fifteen thousand persons as shown by the last federal decennial census; or

(2) of any state agency or state-supported institution.

B. A grade I librarian's certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library, supported in whole or in part by public funds, serving a municipality or other political subdivision having a population of at least three thousand, but not more than ten thousand persons, as shown by the last federal decennial census.

C. A grade II librarian's certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library, supported in whole or in part by public funds, serving a municipality or other political subdivision having a population of at least ten thousand and one, but not more than fifteen thousand persons, as shown by the last federal decennial census.

D. The provisions of this section do not apply to libraries of public schools or county law libraries.
N.M. Stat. § 19-10-5.1 — NM Code / Chapter 19 / Article 10 / Section 19-10-5.1
§ 19-10-5.1. Amendment of lease to lower royalty rate for oil wells under certain conditions
Status: in_force

A. The record owner of an oil and gas lease issued by the commissioner of public lands whose lease is maintained in good standing according to the terms and conditions of the lease and all applicable statutes and regulations may apply to the commissioner for an amendment to the lease for the purpose of changing the royalty rate on oil produced from a specified oil well.

B. An application for a change in royalty rate shall be on a form prescribed by the commissioner of public lands and shall be accompanied by an application fee. The application shall:

(1) show that an oil well has produced oil attributable to the lease premises and:

(a) if the production is from formations shallower than five thousand feet, has produced less than an average of three barrels of oil per day during the preceding twelve months and has not averaged over five barrels of oil per day for any month during the preceding twelve months; or

(b) if the production is from formations five thousand feet deep or deeper, has produced less than an average of six barrels of oil per day during the preceding twelve months and has not averaged over ten barrels of oil per day for any month during the preceding twelve months; and

(2) include a statement that to the best of the applicant's knowledge and experience the well is not capable of sustained production over the production limits specified in Paragraph (1) of this subsection.

C. Upon receipt of an application, the commissioner of public lands shall review the information submitted as well as other independent information obtainable by the commissioner and shall agree to amend the lease to a lower royalty rate for oil produced from the oil well if, in his sole discretion, he finds that:

(1) the operator has taken reasonable steps to minimize his costs of operating the oil well;

(2) the oil well will likely be plugged and abandoned in the near future, with a resulting loss of reserves, if operating costs are not reduced further;

(3) the oil well will produce for a longer period, and the amount of oil produced will ultimately be larger, if the royalty rate is lowered; and

(4) a lower royalty rate will actually maximize revenue to the trust beneficiaries.

D. Any lower royalty rate agreed to under this section shall be equal to five percent and shall be valid for a period of three years, after which time the record owner of the oil and gas lease issued by the commissioner of public lands may submit a request for extension.

E. The commissioner of public lands may promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

F. The commissioner of public lands shall provide a cost-benefit analysis of the provisions of this section by December 1 of each year to the legislature and the governor.