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NM Stat § 61-37-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-18 - Criminal penalties; unlicensed activities.

A person who manufactures, distributes or sells tobacco products without a license required pursuant to the Tobacco Products Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. Contraband tobacco products seized by the division or by a law enforcement agency as evidence of unlicensed activities shall be retained and disposed of pursuant to the Forfeiture Act [Chapter 31, Article 27 NMSA 1978]. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the sale of tobacco products between a minor and another minor.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 18. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 18 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-19 - Manufacturers, distributors and retailers; violations; license suspension or revocation; administrative penalties.

The division may suspend or revoke a license of a licensee, require the use of identification verification software for a designated period of time or impose an administrative penalty against a licensee in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or any combination thereof, if the division finds that the licensee, an employee of the licensee or a contractor acting on behalf of the licensee has violated a provision of the Tobacco Products Act; provided, however, that upon a fourth violation for the sale of a tobacco product to a minor occurring at the same location within three years of the first such violation, the retailer's license issued for that location shall be permanently revoked.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 19. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 19 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-20 - Monitored compliance; inspections.

The alcoholic beverage control division of the regulation and licensing department, the department of public safety and the appropriate law enforcement authorities in each county and municipality may conduct random, unannounced inspections of facilities where tobacco products are sold, manufactured or distributed to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Tobacco Products Act.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 20. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 20 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-21 - Authority of department of public safety.

A. The department of public safety has authority over all investigations and enforcement activities required under the Tobacco Products Act, except for those provisions relating to the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation and administrative sanctions of licenses unless its assistance is requested by the director.B. Following the issuance of a citation pursuant to the provisions of the Tobacco Products Act, the department of public safety or the law enforcement agency of a municipality or county shall report alleged violations of that act to the division.C. The director may request the investigators from the department of public safety to investigate licensees or activities that the director has reasonable cause to believe are in violation of the Tobacco Products Act.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 21. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 21 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-22 - Authority of the division.

A. The division has the authority over all matters relating to the issuance, denial, suspension, revocation and other administrative penalties or transfer of licenses under the Tobacco Products Act. The director may request the department of public safety to provide investigatory and enforcement support as deemed necessary.B. The director has rulemaking authority pursuant to the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978].History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 22. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 22 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-23 - Administrative authority and powers.

A. For the purpose of administering the licensing provisions of the Tobacco Products Act, the director is authorized to examine and to require the production of any pertinent records, books, information or evidence, to require the presence of any person and to require that person to testify under oath concerning the subject matter of the inquiry and to make a permanent record of the proceedings.B. The director, through the legal counsel for the division, is vested with the power to issue subpoenas. In no case shall a subpoena be made returnable less than five days from the date of service.C. A subpoena issued by the division shall state with reasonable certainty the nature of the evidence required to be produced, the time and place of the hearing, the nature of the inquiry or investigation and the consequences of failure to obey the subpoena and shall bear the seal of the division and be attested to by the director.D. After service of a subpoena upon a person, if a person neglects or refuses to appear or produce records or other evidence in response to the subpoena or neglects or refuses to give testimony, as required, the director may invoke the aid of the district courts in the enforcement of the subpoena. In appropriate cases, the court shall issue its order requiring the person to appear and testify or produce the books or records and may, upon failure of the person to comply with the order, punish the person for contempt.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 23. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 23 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-24 - Preemption.

When a municipality or county, including a home rule municipality or an urban county, adopts an ordinance, charter amendment or regulation pertaining to the sales of tobacco products, the ordinance, charter amendment or regulation shall be consistent with the provisions of the Tobacco Products Act.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 24. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 24 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 61-37-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 37 - Tobacco Products|Section 61-37-25 - Applicability.

The provisions of the Tobacco Products Act do not apply to the lawful purchase or use by a minor of a tobacco-cessation product approved by the federal food and drug administration.History: Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 25. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 27 made Laws 2020, ch. 46, § 25 effective January 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 62-1-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 1 - Incorporation and Powers of Utilities|Section 62-1-1.1 - Foreign corporations; powers.

Foreign corporations for the generation, production, transmission, distribution, sale or utilization of gas, electricity or steam for lighting, heating, power, manufacturing or other purposes, which are duly qualified to do business in this state and are public utilities under the New Mexico Public Utility Act, Section 62-3-1, et seq., 1978, Annotated [Chapter 62, Articles 1 to 6 and 8 to 13 NMSA 1978], shall have the same rights and privileges including the power of eminent domain as domestic corporations of like character. History: Laws 1979, ch. 259, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-1-1 to 62-1-7 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 1 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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 § 62-1-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 1 - Incorporation and Powers of Utilities|Section 62-1-5 - [General powers.]

In addition to the powers conferred by the general incorporation laws of the state, any corporation for one or more of the purposes mentioned in Section 62-1-1 NMSA 1978 organized under the laws of New Mexico may construct, maintain, extend, own, purchase or lease any plant, line or lines whether wholly within or wholly or partly without this state, and shall have the power to connect with or attach to the line or lines of other corporations or individuals, to join with other corporations or individuals in constructing, maintaining or operating such line or lines upon such terms as may be agreed upon, and to consolidate with other corporations organized for similar purposes under the laws of this state or of any other territory, state or country and to purchase, hold, own and vote the stock or securities of other corporations. History: Laws 1909, ch. 141, § 5; Code 1915, § 1025; C.S. 1929, § 32-405; 1941 Comp., § 72-105; 1953 Comp., § 68-1-5. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-1-1 to 62-1-7 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 1 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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. Public utility may require a deposit to assure payment of accumulating charges for service or for protection of utility-owned equipment such as meters. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 57-101. A public service company may enforce a regulation requiring a customer to make a reasonable deposit or payment in advance. Such a regulation enables the company to assure itself of compensation for its service and to protect itself against unknown or irresponsible persons. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 57-101.
NM Stat § 62-1-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 1 - Incorporation and Powers of Utilities|Section 62-1-7 - [Applicability.]

That nothing in this act [62-1-6, 62-1-7 NMSA 1978] shall be construed to grant permission to any municipal corporation located outside the state of New Mexico to own or operate distribution facilities in New Mexico for the purpose of selling electricity to consumers in New Mexico who reside more than two (2) miles from the boundary of the state of New Mexico. History: 1941 Comp., § 72-107, enacted by Laws 1943, ch. 100, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 68-1-7. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-1-1 to 62-1-7 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 1 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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 § 62-2-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 2 - Incorporation and Powers of Waterworks|Section 62-2-2 - [Contents of articles of incorporation.]

Such articles shall set forth: A. the full names of the incorporators, and the corporate name of such company; B. the purpose or purposes for which such company is formed, and if the object be to construct reservoirs and canals, or ditches and pipelines for any of the purposes herein specified, the beginning point and terminus of the main line of such canals and ditches and pipelines, and the general course, direction and length thereof shall be stated; C. the amount of the capital stock and the number of shares as definitely as practicable; D. the term of existence of the company, which shall not exceed fifty years; E. the number of directors, and the names of those who shall manage the business of the company for the first year; F. the name of the city or town and county in which the principal place of business of the company is to be located. History: Laws 1887, ch. 12, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 469; Code 1915, § 1027; C.S. 1929, § 32-407; 1941 Comp., § 72-202; 1953 Comp., § 68-2-2. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 2 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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 § 62-2-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 2 - Incorporation and Powers of Waterworks|Section 62-2-3 - Filing of articles; certified copies.

A duly certified copy of the articles of incorporation executed by the secretary of state shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of each county through or into which any canal, ditch or pipeline may run or any reservoir may be established or in which the company may desire to transact business. Duly certified copies of the articles of incorporation shall be given by the secretary of state or county clerks, on the payment of the fees allowed by law, and shall be received as evidence in any of the courts of this state. History: Laws 1887, ch. 12, § 3; C.L. 1897, § 470; Code 1915, § 1028; C.S. 1929, § 32-408; 1941 Comp., § 72-203; 1953 Comp., § 68-2-3; 2013, ch. 75, § 24. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 2 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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 2013 amendment, effective July 1, 2013, required that the secretary of state certify articles of incorporation; added the title of the section; in the first sentence, after "certified copy of the articles", added "of incorporation" and after "executed by", deleted "state corporation commission" and added "secretary of state"; and in the second sentence, after "copies of the articles", added "of incorporation" and after "shall be given by", deleted "said commission" and added "the secretary of state".
NM Stat § 62-2-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 2 - Incorporation and Powers of Waterworks|Section 62-2-4 - [General powers.]

When articles of incorporation shall have been executed, acknowledged and filed, as herein required, the persons therein named shall, with their associates and successors, be deemed a body politic and corporate, by the name stated in such articles, for and during the period named therein, and shall have power to sue and be sued, in any court; to adopt and use a common seal and alter the same at pleasure; to purchase, acquire, hold, sell, mortgage and convey such real and personal estate as such corporation may require to successfully carry on and transact the objects for which it was formed; to appoint such officers, agents and servants as the business of the corporation may require, and exact of them such security as may be thought proper, and remove them at will; except, no director shall be removed from office unless by a two-third vote of the whole number of directors; and to adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the laws of this state for the organization of the company, the management of its business and property, the regulation of its affairs, the transfer of its stock and for carrying on all kinds of business within the objects and purposes of the corporation. History: Laws 1887, ch. 12, § 4; C.L. 1897, § 471; Code 1915, § 1029; C.S. 1929, § 32-409; 1941 Comp., § 72-204; 1953 Comp., § 68-2-4. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 2 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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. Cross references. — For power to borrow money, mortgage property and issue bonds, see 62-2-15 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 94 C.J.S. Waters §§ 254 to 259.
NM Stat § 62-2-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 2 - Incorporation and Powers of Waterworks|Section 62-2-6 - [Directors; qualifications; election.]

The corporate powers of any corporation formed under this article shall be exercised by a board of not less than three directors who shall be stockholders of the company, and a majority of them citizens of the United States, and at least one-third of whom shall be residents of this state. Such directors shall be elected annually, after the expiration of the term of the directors named in the articles of incorporation, at such time and place, and upon such notice, and in such mode as the bylaws of the company may provide; but all such elections shall be by ballot, and each stockholder, either in person or by proxy, shall be entitled to as many votes as he owns shares of stock, and the persons receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared elected. When a vacancy occurs in the office of director by death, resignation or otherwise, such vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the year in such manner as the bylaws shall prescribe. Should there be no election of directors, on the day fixed in the bylaws for such election, such election may be held at such other time as the bylaws may designate, and the directors in office may continue to act until their successors are elected. History: Laws 1887, ch. 12, § 5; C.L. 1897, § 472; Code 1915, § 1030; C.S. 1929, § 32-410; 1941 Comp., § 72-206; 1953 Comp., § 68-2-6. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The 1915 Code compilers substituted the words "this article" for "this act." They presumably refer to Code 1915, ch. 23, art. 3, the effective provisions of which are compiled as 62-1-1 to 62-1-5 and 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 NMSA 1978, while the original reference to "this act" meant Laws 1887, ch. 12, the effective provisions of which are compiled as 62-2-1 to 62-2-19, 62-2-21 and 62-2-22 NMSA 1978. Sections 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 2 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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 § 62-2-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 2 - Incorporation and Powers of Waterworks|Section 62-2-7 - [Quorum in directors' meeting.]

A majority of the whole number of directors shall form a board for the transaction of business, and a decision of a majority of the directors assembled as a board shall be valid as a corporate act. History: Laws 1887, ch. 12, § 6; C.L. 1897, § 473; Code 1915, § 1031; C.S. 1929, § 32-411; 1941 Comp., § 72-207; 1953 Comp., § 68-2-7. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 2 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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 § 62-2-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities|Article 2 - Incorporation and Powers of Waterworks|Section 62-2-8 - [Meetings of directors.]

The first meeting of the board of directors shall be held at such time and place as may be agreed upon by a majority of the persons named as such in the articles of incorporation, and all subsequent meetings shall be at such times and places as the bylaws may designate. History: Laws 1887, ch. 12, § 7; C.L. 1897, § 474; Code 1915, § 1032; C.S. 1929, § 32-412; 1941 Comp., § 72-208; 1953 Comp., § 68-2-8. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Sections 62-2-1 to 62-2-22 of the Public Utility Act are still effective as the repeal of Chapter 62, Article 2 by Laws 1998, Chapter 108, Section 82, effective July 1, 2003 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.