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NM Stat § 67-13-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 13 - Scenic Highway Zoning|Section 67-13-13 - Zoning enforcement.

A. The Scenic Highway Zoning Act, and any ordinance adopted pursuant to it, shall be enforced by the board in the same manner as municipal ordinances are enforced under Sections 3-21-8 through 3-21-11 NMSA 1978 of the Municipal Code. B. In addition, if any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, extensively repaired or converted, or any structure, building or real property is used in violation of the Scenic Highway Zoning Act, or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto, the board may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to: (1) prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, extensive repair, conversion or use; (2) restrain, correct or abate the violation; (3) prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or real property; or (4) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. C. The ordinances, rules and regulations, together with any officially adopted zoning map of the scenic highway zone, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk and shall be made available for examination by any citizen. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-14-13, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 13.
NM Stat § 67-13-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 13 - Scenic Highway Zoning|Section 67-13-14 - Conflicts between zoning regulations and other laws.

If any other statute or regulation or any local ordinance of any county or municipality is applicable to any premises within the boundaries of the scenic highway zone, the provisions of the existing statute, regulation or local ordinance shall govern within the geographical boundaries of the county or municipality. If any other statute or regulation or any local county or municipal ordinance is applicable to any real property within the boundaries of the scenic highway zone, the provisions shall govern which require: A. the lower height of buildings or a lessor number of stories; B. the greater percentage of land to be left unoccupied; C. the greater size of open space or use not requiring a structure or building; or D. higher standards for scenic and historic values. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-14-14, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 14.
NM Stat § 67-13-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 13 - Scenic Highway Zoning|Section 67-13-15 - Authority to contract.

A board may contract for staff assistance and the service of another body, if the other body is a: A. state agency; B. federal agency; or C. planning or zoning commission of a county or municipality within the boundaries of the scenic highway zone. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-14-15, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 15.
NM Stat § 67-13-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 13 - Scenic Highway Zoning|Section 67-13-16 - Application of act.

Nothing in the Scenic Highway Zoning Act shall be construed to derogate from any powers of the state transportation commission under the Highway Beautification Act [67-12-1 to 67-12-14 NMSA 1978] or the powers of the commission relating to the construction, repair or maintenance of highways or to require any act or omission on the part of the commission that is inconsistent with federal or state laws, regulations or policies. Nothing in the Scenic Highway Zoning Act shall be construed so as to affect or limit in any way any nonconforming use in existence on the effective date of the Scenic Highway Zoning Act or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-14-16, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 16; 2003, ch. 142, § 88. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "state transportation commission" for "state highway commission"; and substituted "affect" for "effect" in the last sentence. Severability clauses. — Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 17, provides for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
NM Stat § 67-14-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 14 - Federal Exemptions from Removal of Signs on Federal-Aid Highways|Section 67-14-1 - Declaration of policy.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state of New Mexico hereby finds and declares that the removal of certain directional signs, displays and devices, in certain specified areas, lawfully erected under state law in force at the time of their erection, which do not conform to the requirements of Subsection (c) of 23 U.S.C. 131, which provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public, and which were in existence on May 6, 1976, may work a substantial economic hardship in such defined areas. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-7-7.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 66, § 1. ANNOTATIONSLaw reviews. — For note, "The State and Federal Quandary Over Billboard Controls," see 19 Nat. Resources J. 711 (1979).
NM Stat § 67-14-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 14 - Federal Exemptions from Removal of Signs on Federal-Aid Highways|Section 67-14-2 - Definitions.

As used in this act [67-14-1 to 67-14-3 NMSA 1978], "motorist services directional signs" means signs giving directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public, including but not limited to: A. places of public lodging; B. places where food is served to the public on a regular basis; C. places where automotive fuel or emergency automotive repair services, including truck stops, are regularly available to the public; D. educational institutions; E. places of religious worship; F. public or private recreation areas, including campgrounds, resorts and attractions, natural wonders, wildlife and waterfowl refuges and nature trails; G. plays, concerts and fairs; H. antique shops and curio shops; and I. agricultural products in a natural state, including vegetables and fruit. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-7-7.2, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 66, § 2.
NM Stat § 67-14-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 14 - Federal Exemptions from Removal of Signs on Federal-Aid Highways|Section 67-14-3 - Exemption procedures.

The state transportation commission, upon receipt of a declaration, petition, resolution, certified copy of an ordinance or other clear direction from a board of county commissioners or governing body of a municipality, provided that such resolution is not in conflict with an existing statute or ordinance, that removal of motorist services directional signs would cause an economic hardship in a defined area, shall forward such declaration, resolution or finding to the secretary for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying for exemption pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 131(o). Any such declaration or resolution submitted to the state transportation commission shall further find that such motorist services directional signs provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public and shall request the retention in such specified areas by the state of such directional motorist services signs as defined in Sections 67-14-1 through 67-14-3 NMSA 1978. The state transportation commission shall thereupon comply with all regulations issued by the federal highway administration necessary for application for the exemption provided in 23 U.S.C. 131(o), provided such motorist services directional signs were lawfully erected under state law at the time of their erection and were in existence on May 5, 1976. Any costs incurred by the state transportation commission in complying with the requirements of this section may be passed on to the appropriate petitioners or the owners of the signs seeking exemption. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-7-7.3, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 66, § 3; 2003, ch. 142, § 89. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "state transportation commission" for "state highway commission"; and substituted "Sections 67-14-1 through 67-14-3 NMSA 1978" for "this act". Compiler's notes. — Subsection 23 U.S.C. 131(o), provides that the secretary of transportation may approve certain requests by the state to retain directional signs, displays, etc., in existence on the date of enactment of the subsection (May 5, 1976) when the state demonstrates that such signs are in the public interest and their removal would work economic hardship in their defined area. See also 67-14-1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 67-15-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 15 - Clean Highways|Section 67-15-1 - Short title.

This act [67-15-1 to 67-15-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Clean Highways Act." History: 1953 Comp., § 55-11A-1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 271, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability of highway user for injuries resulting from failure to remove or protect against material spilled from vehicle onto public street or highway, 34 A.L.R.4th 520.
NM Stat § 67-15-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 15 - Clean Highways|Section 67-15-2 - Purpose of act; legislative findings.

A. The purpose of the Clean Highways Act is to accomplish litter control throughout this state by delegating to the state highway department, and providing funds therefor, the authority to conduct a permanent and continuous program to control and remove litter from the roads and highways of this state to the maximum extent possible. B. The legislature finds that the rapid population growth of New Mexico, the ever-increasing mobility of its people and the large number of annual visitors using the public roads and highways of this state have created a litter problem of major proportions along the roads and highways, constituting a hazard to the safety and health of the citizens of this state and constituting a blight upon the natural beauty of this land. C. The legislature further finds that there is urgent need to initiate and carry out some form of effective litter control that in its implementation does not place excessive burdens upon the consumers or businesses of this state. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-11A-2, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 271, § 2. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39 Am. Jur. 2d Highways, Streets and Bridges §§ 74, 87, 113.
NM Stat § 67-15-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 15 - Clean Highways|Section 67-15-3 - State highway department; enforcement and administration duties.

The state highway department shall: A. establish within the department an office of highway litter control. Such office shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the Clean Highways Act and shall supervise designated personnel within each of the highway district offices who shall implement litter control programs within that district; and B. institute through the office of highway litter control a continuous and aggressive litter control program on the roads and highways of this state which shall include: (1) the hiring of special litter removal crews composed of unemployed, underemployed and young persons to regularly police litter from the roads and highways of this state and the rights-of-way of such roads and highways; provided, that in employing such persons the department shall give strong consideration to the unemployed and underemployed levels in each highway district; (2) initiate and supervise litter removal and collection programs by civic groups, youth organizations and summer vacation students and to provide a method of reimbursement to such groups and persons based on the number of pounds of such litter removed from the roads and highways, and to assist such removal whenever possible by the use of available highway department vehicles; (3) the design and installation of appropriate signs along the roads and highways urging the traveling public to observe proper litter control; (4) the design and furnishing of litter control bags for the traveling public bearing a statewide litter symbol and a statement of the penalties provided by law for littering; such bags to be distributed at rest stops, ports of entry and other suitable places where the traveling public has access; and (5) the providing of additional litter control receptacles at appropriate places along the roads and highways of this state and for the regular and periodic removal and collection of litter from such receptacles. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-11A-3, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 271, § 3. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39 Am. Jur. 2d Highways, Streets and Bridges §§ 74, 87, 113.
NM Stat § 67-15-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 15 - Clean Highways|Section 67-15-4 - State highway department; additional powers.

The state highway department may: A. enter into agreements with counties, municipalities and communities of this state and provide a program of grants on a matching basis to carry out appropriate litter control programs along state highways within such county, municipality or community; and B. adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Clean Highways Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 55-11A-4, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 271, § 4.
NM Stat § 67-16-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-1 - Short title.

Chapter 67, Article 16 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Litter Control and Beautification Act". History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 1; 2020, ch. 33, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, changed "This act" to "Chapter 67, Article 16 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 67-16-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-2 - Legislative findings; purpose; intent.

A. The legislature finds that the proliferation and accumulation of litter discarded throughout the state constitutes a public nuisance and damages the economy of the state by making it less attractive to tourists and newcomers. There is a need to anticipate, plan for and accomplish effective litter control through a state-coordinated plan of education, control, prevention, recycling and elimination.B. The purpose of the Litter Control and Beautification Act is to accomplish litter control by vesting in the department authority to eliminate litter from the state to the maximum practical extent. The department shall aid in establishing a statewide keep America beautiful program. The department shall cooperate with cities, counties and other departments of state government in developing a statewide litter and solid waste reduction program.C. The Litter Control and Beautification Act is intended to add to and coordinate existing litter control and removal efforts, except as specifically stated in that act. History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 2; 1989, ch. 10, § 1; 2020, ch. 33, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, in Subsection B, after "keep America beautiful", deleted "system".The 1989 amendment, effective June 16, 1989, substituted "damages" for "may damage" and inserted "recycling" in the first sentence in Subsection A, and made minor stylistic changes in Subsection B.
NM Stat § 67-16-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-5 - Clean and beautiful program coordinator.

The department shall designate a clean and beautiful program coordinator to coordinate the activities of the New Mexico clean and beautiful program and the committee.History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 5; 2017, ch. 30, § 3; 2020, ch. 33, § 5. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, changed "litter control coordinator" to "clean and beautiful program coordinator"; in the section heading, deleted "Litter control" and added "Clean and beautiful program"; and after "department shall", deleted "appoint" and added "designate", after "a", deleted "litter control" and added "clean and beautiful program", and after "activities of the", added "New Mexico clean and beautiful program and the".The 2017 amendment, effective July 1, 2017, after "activities of the", deleted "council within three months after the effective date of the Litter Control and Beautification Act" and added "committee".
NM Stat § 67-16-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-6 - Rules and regulations.

In addition to its other powers and duties, the department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Litter Control and Beautification Act pursuant to the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 6. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 67-16-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-7 - Measurement and evaluation.

The committee shall document and report on an annual basis the effectiveness and impact of department-sponsored litter control and beautification programs through the following:A. report on all projects and activities funded by the department through allocations from the litter control and beautification fund. The community appearance index technique shall be a part of this report in communities where appropriate and available; andB. investigate and report on the feasibility, appropriateness and cost of a statewide community appearance index or other technique for the evaluation of highway litter.History: 1978 Comp., § 67-16-7, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 10, § 4; 2017, ch. 30, § 4; 2020, ch. 33, § 6. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1989, ch. 10, § 4 repealed former 67-16-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1988, ch. 23, § 7, relating to collection and survey of litter, and enacted a new section, effective June 16, 1989. The 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, revised certain New Mexico clean and beautiful advisory committee reporting requirements; and in Subsection A, deleted "evaluate and", after "report on all", deleted "governmental entities and keep New Mexico beautiful, incorporated", and after "department", added "through allocations from the litter control and beautification fund".The 2017 amendment, effective July 1, 2017, revised certain duties of the New Mexico clean and beautiful advisory committee; in the introductory clause, after "The", deleted "department" and added "committee", and after "impact of", deleted "council-sponsored" and added "department-sponsored"; in Subsection A, after "funded by the", deleted "council" and added "department", after "The", deleted "photometric" and added "community appearance"; deleted former Subsection B, which related to litter receptacles placed on state property, and redesignated former Subsection C as Subsection B; and in Subsection B, after "statewide", deleted "photometric" and added "community appearance".
NM Stat § 67-16-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-8 - Contracting with other agencies.

The department shall have authority to contract with other state and local government agencies for services and personnel reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of the Litter Control and Beautification Act. History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 8; 1989, ch. 10, § 5; 2001, ch. 140, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2001 amendment, effective April 2, 2001, deleted "having law enforcement powers" following "local government agencies". The 1989 amendment, effective June 16, 1989, substituted the present catchline for "Enforcement" and added "The" at the beginning of the section. Compiler's notes. — Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 17, which had provided for the repeal of Chapter 67, Article 16 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 1989, was repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 10, § 7, effective June 16, 1989.
NM Stat § 67-16-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-9 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 9; 2001, ch. 140, § 3; repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 33, § 8. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2020, ch. 33, § 8 repealed 67-16-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 9, relating to litter receptacles placement, effective May 20, 2020. For provisions of former section, see the 2019 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 67-16-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-10 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 10; 2001, ch. 140, § 4; repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 30, § 6.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2017, ch. 30, § 6 repealed 67-16-10 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 10, relating to litter bags, effective July 1, 2017. For provisions of former section, see the 2016 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 67-16-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-11 - Responsibility for removal of litter from receptacles.

The responsibility for removal of litter from receptacles placed at parks, beaches, campgrounds, trailer parks and other public places shall remain upon those state and local agencies now performing litter removal services. The removal of litter on private property used by the public shall remain the duty of the owner or operator of the private property. History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 11. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 17, which had provided for the repeal of Chapter 67, Article 16 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 1989, was repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 10, § 7, effective June 16, 1989.
NM Stat § 67-16-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-13 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2001, ch. 140, § 7 repeals 67-16-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 13, regarding the reimbursement of the transportation department for expenses incurred in implementing the Litter Control and Beautification Act, effective April 2, 2001.
NM Stat § 67-16-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 67 - Highways|Article 16 - Litter Control and Beautification|Section 67-16-14 - Litter control and beautification fund; created; beautification fee.

The "litter control and beautification fund" is created in the state treasury. The beautification fee of fifty cents ($.50) per registration year imposed pursuant to Section 66-6-6.2 NMSA 1978, collected from the registration fee of vehicles registered pursuant to Section 66-3-1 NMSA 1978 or the Motor Transportation Act [Chapter 65, Articles 1, 3 and 5 NMSA 1978], shall be deposited in the fund. All income earned on the fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund is appropriated to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Litter Control and Beautification Act. The money in the fund shall not revert at the end of any fiscal year. History: Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 14; 1993, ch. 275, § 3; 2002, ch. 16, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2002 amendment, effective March 4, 2002, rewrote the section heading, which read: "Beautification Fees"; deleted the former first sentence of the section, all of whose provisions, except the creation of the litter control and beautification fun, now appear in 66-6-6.2 NMSA 1978; and added the present first sentence of the section. The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, substituted "fifty cents ($.50)" for "thirty cents ($.30)" near the end of the first sentence. Severability clauses. — Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 16 provides for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid. Compiler's notes. — Laws 1985, ch. 23, § 17, which had provided for the repeal of Chapter 67, Article 16 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 1989, was repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 10, § 7, effective June 16, 1989.