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NM Stat § 62-6-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-8 - Exempted securities.

A. A public utility may issue securities, other than stock or stock certificates, payable at periods of not more than eighteen months after the date of issuance of same, and secured or unsecured, without application to or order of the commission, but no such securities so issued shall in whole or in part be refunded by any issue of stocks, stock certificates or other securities having a maturity of more than eighteen months, except on application to and approval of the commission. B. If a utility proposes to accomplish proposed financing by the issuance and delivery of notes, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness and of mortgages, deeds of trust or other security instruments therefor to the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, acting solely as the lender or with the participation of one or more other lenders, the application to the commission shall set forth the facts involved, the proposed application of the proceeds therefrom and any approval or expected approval thereof by the United States of America or its agency or instrumentality. No hearing by the commission shall be required for approval of the issuance and delivery of the evidences of indebtedness and security instruments to such lender or lenders and the commission shall approve the issuance and delivery thereof within the time provided in Section 62-6-9 NMSA 1978; provided that for good cause shown, the commission may order that a hearing shall be held with respect to the proposed financing. The order of approval of the commission may be conditioned on the approval of the issuance of the evidences of indebtedness or security by the United States of America or the agency or instrumentality thereof as may be appropriate. History: 1953 Comp., § 68-5-8, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 96, § 5; 1971, ch. 9, § 1. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1967, ch. 96, § 5, repealed 68-5-8, 1953 Comp., relating to securities exempted from approval requirements, and enacted a new 68-5-8, 1953 Comp. Compiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003.
NM Stat § 62-6-8.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-8.1 - Additional jurisdiction.

Except as provided in Subsection E of Section 62-6-6 NMSA 1978 and notwithstanding any other provision of Sections 62-6-1 through 62-6-11 NMSA 1978, the commission shall have jurisdiction over and may regulate, by general order or regulation, securities of a public utility incorporated under the laws of this state that would otherwise be exempt from regulation by the commission pursuant to Section 62-6-6 NMSA 1978 or Subsection A of Section 62-6-8 NMSA 1978 and that is subject to regulation pursuant to 16 USC 824. History: Laws 1979, ch. 50, § 1; 2003, ch. 416, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, added "Except as provided in Subsection E of Section 62-6-6 NMSA 1978 and" at the beginning.
NM Stat § 62-6-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-9 - Applications disposed of promptly.

All applications for the issuance, assumption or guarantee of securities shall be placed at the head of the commission's docket and shall be disposed of promptly, and within thirty days after petition is filed with the commission unless it is necessary for good cause to continue same for a longer period. Whenever such application is continued beyond thirty days after the time it is filed, the commission shall enter an order making such continuance and stating fully the facts necessitating same. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 21; 1941 Comp., § 72-509; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-9. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003.
NM Stat § 62-6-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-10 - No obligation on state.

No provision of this act, nor any act or deed done or performed in connection therewith, shall be construed to obligate the state of New Mexico to pay or guarantee in any manner whatsoever any security authorized, issued, assumed or guaranteed under the provisions of this act. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 22; 1941 Comp., § 72-510; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-10. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003.
NM Stat § 62-6-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-11 - Securities voidable unless approved.

All securities issued, assumed or guaranteed without application to and approval of the commission, except the securities mentioned in Sections 62-6-8 and 62-6-8.1 NMSA 1978, are voidable with the consent of the commission. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 23; 1941 Comp., § 72-511; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-11; Laws 1979, ch. 50, § 2; 2005, ch. 339, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, deleted the former provision that securities are void and provides that securities are voidable with the consent of the commission.
NM Stat § 62-6-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-13 - Application; approval of commission.

Application shall be made by the interested public utility by written petition containing a concise statement of the proposed transaction, the reason therefor and such other information as may reasonably be required by the commission. Upon the filing of such application, the commission shall promptly investigate the same, with such hearing and upon such notice as the commission may prescribe, and unless the commission shall find that the proposed transaction is unlawful or is inconsistent with the public interest, it shall give its consent and approval in writing. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 25; 1941 Comp., § 72-513; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-13. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Only notice necessary is such as commission requires. — The notice requirement under Section 62-10-5 NMSA 1978 has application only when a proceeding is initiated by a complaint; otherwise the only notice necessary is such as is required by the commission. 1948 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 48-5138. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Utilities §§ 255 to 263. Merger or consolidation without required permit as affecting validity of contracts, 30 A.L.R. 890, 42 A.L.R. 1226, 118 A.L.R. 646. 73B C.J.S. Public Utilities §§ 68, 72.
NM Stat § 62-6-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-16 - Commission may prescribe uniform accounts.

The commission may, when it deems it advisable to do so, upon notice and hearing, establish a uniform system of accounts for each utility, which system shall be uniform for all utilities of the same kind and class, and may make such regulations regarding the accounts of each utility for the purpose of insuring [ensuring] uniform and correct books of account and record as in the judgment of the commission may be necessary to carry out any of the provisions of this act. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 28; 1941 Comp., § 72-516; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-16. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — For the meaning of "this act", see 62-13-1 NMSA 1978 and notes thereto. Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Law reviews. — For note, "The Public Service Commission: A Legal Analysis of an Administrative System," see 3 N.M.L. Rev. 184 (1973). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 73B C.J.S. Public Utilities § 68.
NM Stat § 62-6-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-18 - Utilities required to report to commission.

Every utility[,] when and as required by the commission, shall file with the commission such annual report and such other information as the commission may reasonably require. The commission shall prepare and distribute to every utility blank forms for the reports required under this section. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 30; 1941 Comp., § 72-518; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-18. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 13 Am. Jur. 2d Carriers §§ 219, 220; 64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Utilities § 235. 73B C.J.S. Public Utilities §§ 66, 67, 75.
NM Stat § 62-6-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-20 - Meter accuracy.

The commission may prescribe reasonable rules, regulations and standards to secure the substantial accuracy of all meters and other devices for measurement of utility service or products which shall be complied with by the utility and consumer. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 32; 1941 Comp., § 72-520; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-20; Laws 1965, ch. 289, § 5. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003.
NM Stat § 62-6-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-21 - Inspection of meters and other devices for measuring public utility service.

The commission shall adopt rules, regulations and standards to secure the accuracy of all meters and other devices for measurement of utility service or products, and the commission may examine and test any and all such meters and other devices under such rules and regulations as it may prescribe. At all inspections and tests made on complaints of consumers, representatives of the utility complained of and of the complainant may be present. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 33; 1941 Comp., § 72-521; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-21; Laws 1965, ch. 289, § 6. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003.
NM Stat § 62-6-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-22 - Meters and other measuring devices; testing; fees.

Any consumer or user may have any meter or measuring device tested by the utility once without charge after a reasonable period to be fixed by the commission by rule, and at shorter intervals upon payment of reasonable fees fixed by the commission. The commission shall declare and establish reasonable fees to be paid for other examining and testing [of] such meters and other measuring devices on the request of the consumer. If the test is requested to be made within the period of presumed accuracy as fixed by the commission since the last such test of the same meter or other measuring device, the fee to be paid by the consumer or user at the time of his request shall be refunded to the consumer or user if the meter or measuring device be found unreasonably defective or incorrect to the substantial disadvantage of the consumer or user. If the consumer's request is made at a time beyond the period of presumed accuracy fixed by the commission since the last such test of the same meter or measuring device, the utility shall make the test without charge to the consumer or user. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 34; 1941 Comp., § 72-522; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-22; Laws 1965, ch. 289, § 7. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003.
NM Stat § 62-6-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-23 - Authority to enter premises.

The commission and its officers and employees of the commission may during all reasonable hours, after reasonable notice to the utility, enter upon any premises occupied by any utility for the purpose of making examinations and tests and exercising any power provided for in this act, and may set up and use on such premises any apparatus and appliances necessary therefor. Such public utility shall have the right to be represented at the making of such examination, tests and inspections, and shall be given sufficient time before the making thereof to secure the presence of a representative of its selection. History: Laws 1941, ch. 84, § 35; 1941 Comp., § 72-523; 1953 Comp., § 68-5-23. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — For the meaning of "this act", see 62-13-1 NMSA 1978 and notes thereto. Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Law reviews. — For note, "The Public Service Commission: A Legal Analysis of an Administrative System," see 3 N.M.L. Rev. 184 (1973). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 73B C.J.S. Public Utilities §§ 14, 75.
NM Stat § 62-6-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 6 - Powers and Duties of Commission|Section 62-6-25 - Electrical power grids reports; transmission of electrical power; complaint procedures.

A. The commission may require electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives to furnish the commission with available information material to the reliability of electrical power grids within the state. B. To ensure efficient and reliable operation of New Mexico electrical power grids and upon complaint of an interested electric utility or rural electric cooperative, and after notice and hearing, the commission may, to the extent permitted by federal law and consistent with the standards prescribed by law for compulsory wheeling service ordered by the federal energy regulatory commission, require another electric utility to provide transmission services to the complainant, subject to arrangements for compensation therefor by agreement between the utilities or pursuant to a rate schedule filed with the federal energy regulatory commission. History: 1978 Comp., § 62-6-25, enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 104, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-6-4 to 62-6-26.1 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 6 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 Chapter 108, Section 82 was repealed prior to taking effect by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Although Laws 2003, Chapter 336, Section 8, amended Laws 1998, Chapter 82, as amended, an amendment of a repealed section is ineffective. See Quintana v. N.M. Dep't of Corrs., 100 N.M. 224, 668 P.2d 1101 (1983). Laws 2003, Chapter 416, Section 5 also repealed Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, as amended, a second time, however, that repeal is of no effect as the section had previously been repealed by Chapter 23, Section 1, Laws 2003. Severability. — Laws 1983, ch. 104, § 2 provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid. "Interested electric utility". — The definition of "person" in Section 62-3-3E NMSA 1978 controls the meaning of "interested electric utility" in Subsection B of this section and, thus, a municipality that had not elected to come within the terms of the Public Utility Act was not authorized to seek wheeling orders from the commission. Public Serv. Co. v. N.M. Pub. Util. Comm'n, 1999-NMSC-040, 128 N.M. 309, 992 P.2d 860.