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N.M. Stat. § 44-9-5 — NM Code / Chapter 44 / Article 9 / Section 44-9-5
§ 44-9-5. Civil action by qui tam plaintiff; state or political subdivision may intervene
Status: in_force

A. A person may bring a civil action for a violation of Section 44-9-3 NMSA 1978 on behalf of the person and the state or political subdivision. The action shall be brought in the name of the state or political subdivision. The person bringing the action shall be referred to as the qui tam plaintiff. Once filed, the action may be dismissed only with the written consent of the court, taking into account the best interest of the parties involved and the public purposes behind the Fraud Against Taxpayers Act.

B. A complaint filed by a qui tam plaintiff shall be filed in camera in district court and shall remain under seal for at least sixty days. No service shall be made on a defendant and no response is required from a defendant until the seal has been lifted and the complaint served pursuant to the rules of civil procedure.

C. On the same day as the complaint is filed, the qui tam plaintiff shall serve the attorney general, and the political subdivision, if applicable, with a copy of the complaint and written disclosure of substantially all material evidence and information the qui tam plaintiff possesses. The attorney general on behalf of the state or the political subdivision, or the political subdivision on its own behalf, may intervene and proceed with the action within sixty days after receiving the complaint and the material evidence and information. Upon a showing of good cause and reasonable diligence in the state's or political subdivision's investigation, the state or political subdivision may move the court for an extension of time during which the complaint shall remain under seal.

D. Before the expiration of the sixty-day period or any extensions of time granted by the court, the attorney general or political subdivision shall notify the court that the state or the political subdivision:

(1) intends to intervene and proceed with the action; in which case, the seal shall be lifted and the action shall be conducted by the attorney general on behalf of the state or the political subdivision, or the political subdivision shall conduct the action on its own behalf; or

(2) declines to take over the action; in which case the seal shall be lifted and the qui tam plaintiff may proceed with the action.

E. When a person brings an action pursuant to this section, no person other than the attorney general on behalf of the state or a political subdivision, or a political subdivision on its own behalf, may intervene or bring a related action based on the facts underlying the pending action.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-22A-5 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 22A / Section 59A-22A-5
§ 59A-22A-5. Health benefit plans
Status: in_force

A. Health care insurers may issue health benefit plans which provide for incentives for covered persons to use the health care services of preferred providers. Such policies or subscriber agreement shall contain at least the following provisions:

(1) a provision that if a covered person receives emergency care for services specified in the preferred provider arrangement and cannot reasonably reach a preferred provider that emergency care rendered during the course of the emergency will be reimbursed as though the covered person had been treated by a preferred provider; and

(2) a provision which clearly identifies the differentials in benefit levels for health care services of preferred providers and benefit levels for health care services of non-preferred providers.

B. If a health benefit plan provides differences in benefit levels payable to preferred providers compared to other providers, such differences shall not unfairly deny payment for covered services and shall be no greater than necessary to provide a reasonable incentive for covered persons to use the preferred provider.
N.M. Stat. § 13-4A-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 13 / Article 4A / Section 13-4A-2
§ 13-4A-2. Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The legislature declares it to be a policy of the state that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisition or commissioning of works of art to be used in, upon or around public buildings.
N.M. Stat. § 3-60B-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 60B / Section 3-60B-1
§ 3-60B-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Chapter 3, Article 60B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Main Street Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-1-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 32A / Article 1 / Section 32A-1-2
§ 32A-1-2. Short title; scope
Status: in_force

A. Chapter 32A, Article 1 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Children's Code General Provisions Act”.

B. The provisions of the Children's Code General Provisions Act apply to Chapter 32A NMSA 1978:

(1) unless the context otherwise requires; and

(2) subject to additional definitions contained in Chapter 32A, Articles 2 through 6 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 57-3B-16 — NM Code / Chapter 57 / Article 3B / Section 57-3B-16
§ 57-3B-16. Remedies
Status: in_force

Any owner of a mark registered under the Trademark Act may proceed by suit to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of any counterfeits or imitations of that mark and any court of competent jurisdiction may grant injunctions to restrain the manufacture, use, display or sale as may be deemed just and reasonable by the court. The court may require the defendants to pay to the owner all profits derived from or all damages suffered by reason of the wrongful manufacture, use, display or sale, or by both payment of all profits derived and damages suffered. The court may also order that any counterfeits or imitations in the possession or under the control of any defendant in the case be delivered to an officer of the court or to the complainant and that the counterfeits or imitations be destroyed. The court, in its discretion, may enter judgment for an amount not to exceed three times the profits and damages and for reasonable attorney fees of the prevailing party in those cases where the court finds the other party committed the wrongful acts with knowledge or in bad faith or as otherwise the circumstances of the case may warrant. The enumeration of any right or remedy in this section shall not affect a registrant's right to prosecute under any criminal law of this state.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-42A-7 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 42A / Section 59A-42A-7
§ 59A-42A-7. Examination; annual statement
Status: in_force

A. The association is subject to and responsible to pay the cost of examination by the superintendent on a periodic basis, pursuant to Chapter 59A, Article 4 NMSA 1978 .

B. Not later than March 1 of each year, the board shall submit to the superintendent an annual statement in accordance with the requirements of Section 59A-5-29 NMSA 1978 and a risk-based capital report in accordance with the requirements of Section 59A-5A-3 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 4-55A-27 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 4 / Article 55A / Section 4-55A-27
§ 4-55A-27. Improvement district; assessment funds; expenditures; misuse; penalties
Status: in_force

A. All money received by the county from any special assessment or assessment within an improvement district shall be held in a special fund and used to:

(1) pay the cost of the improvement for which the assessment was made;

(2) reimburse the county for any work performed by the county in constructing the improvement and for administrative costs associated with the improvement district; or

(3) pay the interest and principal due on any outstanding bonds or assignable certificates.

B. Any person who uses money in an improvement district fund other than as provided in this section is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for not more than two years or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
N.M. Stat. § 2-2-1 — NM Code / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 2-2-1
§ 2-2-1. Advance certified copies of enactments
Status: in_force

That upon approval by the governor of the state of New Mexico of any act passed by the legislature the secretary of state shall forthwith cause to be printed typewritten or multigraphed copies of such act and immediately shall after having certified same, as true copies, transmit one such copy to each county clerk of the state.
N.M. Stat. § 61-14A-21 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 14A / Section 61-14A-21
§ 61-14A-21. Licensed acupuncture practitioner; license valid under new act
Status: in_force

Any person validly licensed as an acupuncture practitioner under prior law of this state shall be deemed licensed under the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act.
N.M. Stat. § 72-14-8 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 14 / Section 72-14-8
§ 72-14-8. Governor may employ persons and fix their compensation
Status: in_force

That the governor of New Mexico is authorized to employ such engineers, employees and attorneys as in his judgment may be necessary for the provisions of this act [ 72-14-7 , 72-14-8 NMSA 1978 ], and to fix the compensation therefor.
N.M. Stat. § 1-6B-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 6B / Section 1-6B-9
§ 1-6B-9. Emergency response providers
Status: in_force

A. An emergency response provider may benefit from the ability to apply for a mailed ballot and to return the marked ballot in the same manner as provided in the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act for federal qualified electors; provided that the emergency response provider may not use the federal postcard application or the federal write-in absentee ballot.

B. The county clerk shall transmit to, receive from and process a mailed ballot of an emergency response provider in the same manner as provided in the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act for a federal qualified elector.

C. As used in this section, “ emergency response provider ” means a resident of this state who otherwise satisfies this state's voter eligibility requirements and who, in response to an emergency, is temporarily assigned by a governmental or nongovernmental relief agency or employer to provide support to the victims of the emergency or to rebuild the infrastructure in the affected area and:

(1) the assignment is for a period beginning on or after the thirty-five days immediately prior to an election;

(2) the affected area is outside the individual's county of residence; and

(3) the president of the United States or the governor of a state has declared an emergency in the affected area.
N.M. Stat. § 21-12-16 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 21 / Article 12 / Section 21-12-16
§ 21-12-16. Public safety education; scholarships
Status: in_force

A. The board of regents of the New Mexico military institute may establish a public safety officer education program for students interested in careers in public safety.

B. Subject to available funding, the board of regents of the New Mexico military institute may offer public safety officer education scholarships to New Mexico residents who enroll in the public safety officer education program. With the advice of the department of public safety, the board of regents shall establish criteria for awarding the public safety officer education scholarships and, with the cooperation of the department of public safety, may establish internship programs with public safety agencies for scholarship recipients.
N.M. Stat. § 7-38-81 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 38 / Section 7-38-81
§ 7-38-81. Limitation on actions for collection of property taxes; presumption of payment of property taxes after ten years
Status: in_force

A. Property may not be sold and proceedings may not be initiated for the collection of property taxes that have been delinquent for more than ten years.

B. Property that has not been included on a property tax schedule may not be subjected to the imposition of property taxes for more than ten tax years immediately preceding the date of its entry on the property tax schedule.

C. Property taxes that have been delinquent for more than ten years, together with any penalties and interest, are presumed to have been paid. The county treasurer shall indicate on the property tax schedule that all such property taxes and any penalties and interest have been “presumed paid by act of the legislature.”
N.M. Stat. § 5-15-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 5 / Article 15 / Section 5-15-2
§ 5-15-2. Findings and purpose
Status: in_force

A. The purpose of the Tax Increment for Development Act is to create a mechanism for providing gross receipts tax financing and property tax financing for public infrastructure for the purpose of supporting economic development and job creation.

B. The legislature finds and declares that the powers conferred by the Tax Increment for Development Act are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and the public power exercised, and that it is necessary and in the public interest for the provisions enacted in the Tax Increment for Development Act to be declared as a matter of legislative determination.
N.M. Stat. § 1-1-5.7 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1-1-5.7
§ 1-1-5.7. County
Status: in_force

As used in the Election Code, “ county ” means a county in this state, including a combined city and county corporation, incorporated county, urban county or single urban government.
N.M. Stat. § 28-3-4 — NM Code / Chapter 28 / Article 3 / Section 28-3-4
§ 28-3-4. Commission on the status of women; staff
Status: in_force

The commission shall appoint a director, who is the administrative officer of the commission. The director shall employ other necessary employees under the provisions of the Personnel Act. 1
N.M. Stat. § 72-19-93 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 19 / Section 72-19-93
§ 72-19-93. Failure to contest legality constitutes bar
Status: in_force

If no such action or proceedings are commenced or instituted within twenty days after the first publication of such resolution, other proceedings or notice, then all residents and taxpayers and owners of property in the authority and all public bodies and all other persons whatsoever shall be forever barred and foreclosed from instituting or commencing any action or proceeding in any court or from pleading any defense to any action or proceedings questioning the validity of the creation and establishment of the authority, the validity or proper authorization of such securities or the validity of any such covenants, agreements or contracts. The securities, covenants, agreements and contracts shall be conclusively deemed to be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms and tenor.
N.M. Stat. § 4-48B-16 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 48B / Section 4-48B-16
§ 4-48B-16. Validation of earlier elections
Status: in_force

All elections authorizing a mill levy assessment for hospital use which were held prior to the effective date of the Hospital Funding Act are declared valid for the use and purposes of that act, and such mill levy may be imposed and collected during the period of the authorization or any continuation thereof, and the funds may be expended in accordance with the provisions of that act. Any institution specifically named in any election is hereby deemed qualified as a county hospital or contracting hospital, as the case may be, and any authorization of the expenditure of public funds by a county hospital in any previous election is declared by the legislature to be authorization of expenditure of mill levy funds for a county hospital or contracting hospital under the provisions of the Hospital Funding Act.
N.M. Stat. § 11-1-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 11 / Article 1 / Section 11-1-2
§ 11-1-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Joint Powers Agreements Act:

A. “ public agency ” means the federal government or a federal department, agency or instrumentality; this state, another state or a state department, agency or instrumentality; an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo; a subdivision of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that has authority pursuant to the law of that Indian nation, tribe or pueblo to enter into joint powers agreements directly with the state; a county, municipality, public corporation or public district of this state or another state; a New Mexico educational institution specified in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico ; and a New Mexico school district;

B. “ agreement ” means a written contractual agreement entered into between two or more public agencies subject to a constitutional or legislative restriction imposed upon any of the contracting public agencies, but the Joint Powers Agreements Act does not authorize an interstate water supply agreement or limit the powers of an interstate water compact commission, the interstate stream commission or the state engineer, and it does not limit the powers of a state agency or political subdivision to enter into agreements with the interstate stream commission or the state engineer;

C. “ bonds ” means revenue bonds;

D. “ bondholder ” means a person who is the bearer of an outstanding bond or the owner of bonds that are at the time registered to other than the bearer;

E. “ indenture ” means the instrument providing the terms and conditions for the issuance of the bonds and may be a resolution, order, agreement or other instrument; and

F. “ instrumentality ” means a public corporate entity created by state law but that is not subject to the general laws of the state and is not a state agency or department.
N.M. Stat. § 7-9-103.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 9 / Section 7-9-103.1
§ 7-9-103.1. Deduction; gross receipts tax; converting electricity
Status: in_force

A. Receipts from the transmission of electricity where voltage source conversion technology is employed to provide such services and from ancillary services may be deducted from gross receipts.

B. The department shall report annually to the interim revenue stabilization and tax policy committee on the expansion of voltage source conversion technology use in the transmission of electricity in New Mexico and the use of the deduction provided in this section.

C. As used in this section, “ ancillary services ” means services that are supplied from or in connection with facilities employing voltage source conversion technology and that are used to support or enhance the efficient and reliable operation of the electric system.
N.M. Stat. § 7-9-115 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 9 / Section 7-9-115
§ 7-9-115. Deduction; gross receipts tax; goods and services for the department of defense related to directed energy and satellites
Status: in_force

A. Prior to January 1, 2031, receipts from the sale by a qualified contractor of qualified research and development services and qualified directed energy and satellite-related inputs may be deducted from gross receipts when sold pursuant to a contract with the United States department of defense.

B. The purposes of the deduction allowed in this section are to promote new and sophisticated technology, enhance the viability of directed energy and satellite projects, attract new projects and employers to New Mexico and increase high-technology employment opportunities in New Mexico.

C. A taxpayer allowed a deduction pursuant to this section shall report the amount of the deduction separately in a manner required by the department.

D. The department shall compile an annual report on the deduction provided by this section that shall include the number of taxpayers that claimed the deduction, the aggregate amount of deductions claimed and any other information necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the deduction. Beginning in 2017 and each year thereafter that the deduction is in effect, the department and the economic development department shall present the annual report to the revenue stabilization and tax policy committee and the legislative finance committee with an analysis of the effectiveness and cost of the deduction and whether the deduction is performing the purpose for which it was created.

E. As used in this section:

(1) “ directed energy ” means a system, including related services, that enables the use of the frequency spectrum, including radio waves, light and x-rays;

(2) “ inputs ” means systems, subsystems, components, prototypes and demonstrators or products and services involving optics, photonics, electronics, advanced materials, nanoelectromechanical and microelectromechanical systems, fabrication materials and test evaluation and computer control systems related to directed energy or satellites;

(3) “ qualified contractor ” means a person other than an organization designated as a national laboratory by act of congress or an operator of national laboratory facilities in New Mexico; provided that the operator may be a qualified contractor with respect to the operator's receipts not connected with operating the national laboratory;

(4) “ qualified directed energy and satellite-related inputs ” means inputs supplied to the department of defense pursuant to a contract with that department entered into on or after January 1, 2016;

(5) “ qualified research and development services ” means research and development services related to directed energy or satellites provided to the department of defense pursuant to a contract with that department entered into on or after January 1, 2016; and

(6) “ satellite ” means composite systems assembled and packaged for use in space, including launch vehicles and related products and services.
N.M. Stat. § 6-12-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 12 / Section 6-12-6
§ 6-12-6. State refunding bonds; authorized; purpose
Status: in_force

The state treasurer may, with the approval of the state board of finance, issue bonds in such form as the state treasurer shall determine to be designated refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding any of the bonded indebtedness of the state now existing or hereafter created which has or may hereafter become due and payable at the option of the state or by consent of the bondholders or by any lawful means and for the payment or redemption of which there are insufficient funds available in the state treasury.
N.M. Stat. § 6-14-11 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 14 / Section 6-14-11
§ 6-14-11. Scope of act
Status: in_force

The Supplemental Public Securities Act is cumulative of and in addition to all other laws concerning public securities, and any public body may issue public securities in the manner provided in the Supplemental Public Securities Act notwithstanding any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Supplemental Public Securities Act and the provisions of any other law.
N.M. Stat. § 6-28-6 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 28 / Section 6-28-6
§ 6-28-6. Tribal Infrastructure Act
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act also may be used to implement the provisions of the Tribal Infrastructure Act.