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2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-17 - Director; duties.

The director of the technology enterprise division is responsible for the overall supervision of the division in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-15-16 NMSA 1978. In addition, the director shall:
A. formulate and submit to the commission a five-year state technology development plan;
B. develop and be responsible for the operating and capital budgets of the division;
C. develop agreements with federal research, development, testing and evaluating organizations and universities to facilitate the transfer and commercialization of technology;
D. recommend to the secretary proposed projects and contracts in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established by the department;
E. subject to the approval of the secretary, apply for and accept any federal funds or grants and private donations;
F. develop requests for proposals in technology commercialization areas given priority by the commission in the state's economic development and tourism plan; receive and refer with commentary to the secretary proposals submitted in response to requests for proposals; confer with research investigators to assist them when needed; monitor progress on state-funded research and development projects; maintain contact with research and development offices of the universities, federal laboratories and private research operations; and receive reports of individual projects;
G. prepare an annual report on:
(1) the status of the technology enterprise division;
(2) the status of ongoing research and development projects;
(3) the results obtained from completed projects and the dissemination of those results; and
(4) other activities of the division;
H. maintain and update records on the status of all completed and ongoing projects;
I. request from each entity under contract with the division a detailed description of tasks and associated budgets for review and approval by the commission; and
J. perform such other duties as are assigned to him by the secretary in order to further the purposes of Section 9-15-17 NMSA 1978.
History:
1978 Comp., § 9-15-17, enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 22.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 47 contained an emergency clause and was approved March 27, 1991.
Repeals and reenactments.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 22 repealed former 9-15-17 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1987, ch. 161, § 2, relating to findings and purpose of the Research and Development Act, and enacted a new section, effective March 27, 1991.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-18 - Proprietary information.

A. Any information obtained by the technology enterprise division that is deemed by the director to be proprietary technical or business information shall be held in confidence. Proprietary technical or business information shall not be deemed a public record under the Public Records Act [Chapter 14, Article 3 NMSA 1978] or be open to inspection under Section 14-2-1 NMSA 1978. The technology enterprise division shall take such steps as are necessary to safeguard the confidentiality of the information.
B. Notwithstanding Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 or any other law requiring meetings of public bodies to be open to the public, meetings of the commission shall be closed when proprietary technical or business information is discussed.
History:
1978 Comp., § 9-15-18, enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 23.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 47 contained an emergency clause and was approved March 27, 1991.
Repeals and reenactments.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 23 repealed former 9-15-18 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1988, ch. 81, § 12, relating to definitions in the Research and Development Act, and enacted a new section, effective March 27, 1991.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-19 - Technology enterprise fund created.

There is created in the state treasury the "technology enterprise fund". No money appropriated to this fund or accruing to it through cooperative research and technology transfer agreements, gifts, grants or bequests shall be transferred to another fund or encumbered or disbursed in any manner except for activities conducted pursuant to Sections 9-15-16 through 9-15-19 NMSA 1978. The fund shall not revert at the end of a fiscal year. Money appropriated to the research and development fund is appropriated to the technology enterprise fund provided any existing agreement to be paid from funds appropriated to the research and development fund shall be paid from the technology enterprise fund. Disbursements from the fund shall be made only upon warrant drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary or his designee for the purpose of paying the cost of activities conducted pursuant to Sections 9-15-16 through 9-15-19 NMSA 1978.
History:
1978 Comp., § 9-15-19, enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 24.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals and reenactments.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 24 repealed former 9-15-19 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1986, ch. 38, § 4, relating to creation of New Mexico research and development institute, and enacted a new section, effective March 27, 1991.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-19.1 - State match fund created.

A. The "state match fund" is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund is appropriated to the economic development department for the purpose of providing a pool of matching funds for technology-based proposals submitted to the federal government on behalf of the state. Money in the fund shall only be expended upon review and approval of the economic development commission.
B. No money in the fund appropriated to it or accruing to it in any manner shall be transferred to another fund or encumbered or dispersed in any manner except for the purposes set forth in this section; provided, money in the fund may be invested by the state treasurer in the manner provided for other state funds. Money in the fund shall revert at the end of the fiscal year.
C. Disbursements from the fund shall only be made upon warrant drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of economic development or his designee.
History:
1978 Comp., § 9-15-19.1, enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 113, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 1994, ch. 113 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 1994, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-19.2 - New Mexico 9000 program enterprise fund; created; purpose.

The "New Mexico 9000 program enterprise fund" is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of fees paid by participants for the New Mexico 9000 program, appropriations, gifts, grants and donations. Interest earned on balances in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. The economic development department shall administer the fund, and money in the fund is appropriated to the economic development department for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the New Mexico 9000 program. The fund is to be used for expenses associated with the delivery of training, auditing and certification, as well as expenses associated with administering the program and supporting participating New Mexico businesses in obtaining and maintaining international organization for standardization certification. Disbursements from the fund shall be made by warrant of the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of economic development or the secretary of economic development's designee.
History:
Laws 2011, ch. 79, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2011, ch. 79 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2011, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-20 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 1993, ch. 101, § 12 repealed 9-15-20 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1987, ch. 161, § 3, relating to duties of the economic development and tourism commission, effective June 18, 1993. For provisions of former section,
see
the 1992 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-21 to 9-15-27 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 46 repealed 9-15-21 to 9-15-27 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1986, ch. 38, §§ 6, 9 and 10, Laws 1987, ch. 161, § 5, Laws 1988, ch. 80, § 1 and as amended by Laws 1987, ch. 161, § 4, and Laws 1989, ch. 324, § 3, relating to technical advisory committee, duties of director, research and development fund, proprietary information, exemption from the Personnel Act, contractual relationships with existing entities, and short title of the New Mexico Trade Promotion Act, respectively, effective March 27, 1991. For provisions of former sections,
see
the 1990 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-28 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 1988, ch. 80, § 2; 1991, ch. 21, § 25; repealed by Laws 2003, ch. 404, § 4.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2003, ch. 404, § 4 repealed 9-15-28 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1988, ch. 80, § 2, relating to findings and purpose, effective June 20, 2003. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2002 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-29 - Definitions.

As used in Sections 9-15-28 [repealed] through 9-15-34 NMSA 1978:
A. "department" means the economic development department;
B. "director" means the director of the trade and Mexican affairs division of the economic development department; and
C. "secretary" means the secretary of economic development.
History:
Laws 1988, ch. 80, § 3; 1991, ch. 21, § 26; 2003, ch. 404, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2003, ch. 404, § 4 repealed 9-15-28 NMSA 1978, effective June 20, 2003.
The 2003 amendment,
effective June 20, 2003, substituted "trade and Mexican affairs" for "trade" following "director of the" near the middle of Subsection B; and deleted "department" following "economic development" at the end of Subsection C.
The 1991 amendment,
effective March 27, 1991, substituted "Sections 9-15-28 through 9-15-34 NMSA 1978" for "the New Mexico Trade Promotion Act" in the introductory paragraph; deleted "and tourism" following "development" in Subsections A and B; and substituted "the economic development department" for "economic development and tourism" in Subsection C.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-30 - Mexican affairs division created; duties.

A. The "Mexican affairs division" is created as a division of the department.
B. The division shall be responsible for conducting and coordinating the state's relations with the Republic of Mexico and the state of Chihuahua and shall promote New Mexico products and services in Mexico. The division is created to coordinate activities of the department, the tourism department, the cultural affairs department, the department of transportation, the department of health, the department of environment, the department of public safety, the New Mexico-Chihuahua commission, the border authority and the joint border research institute at New Mexico state university as those activities relate to improving New Mexico-Mexico relations and trade and encouraging or funding appropriate border development.
C. The division shall provide periodic reports to the New Mexico finance authority oversight committee on its activities and the activities of the state pertaining to New Mexico-Mexico relations, trade and border development.
History:
Laws 1988, ch. 80, § 4; 2003, ch. 404, § 3; 2005, ch. 57, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
The 2005 amendment,
effective June 17, 2005, changed the name of the trade and Mexican affairs division to the Mexican affairs division; required the division to promote New Mexico products and services in Mexico; and eliminated responsibilities that are assigned to the division of international trade in Section 9-15-30.1 NMSA 1978.
The 2003 amendment,
effective June 20, 2003, substituted "trade and Mexican affairs" for "trade" in the section heading; substituted "trade and Mexican affairs" for "trade" following "the" near the beginning of Subsection A; inserted "be responsible for conducting and coordinating the state's relations with the Republic of Mexico and the state of Chihuahua and shall" following "division shall" near the beginning of Subsection B; added present Paragraph B(1) and redesignated the subsequent paragraphs accordingly; and added Subsection C.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-30.1 - Division of international trade created; duties.

A. The "division of international trade" is created in the economic development department.
B. The division shall be responsible for conducting and coordinating the state's relations with other countries and shall promote New Mexico and its products and services. The division is created to:
(1) coordinate activities of the department and other state agencies as those activities relate to improving New Mexico's relations and trade with other countries;
(2) promote New Mexico to international investors;
(3) promote New Mexico products and services to potential international consumers;
(4) establish a central registry for New Mexico products and services;
(5) develop, maintain and use a database of potential domestic and international investors and consumers for New Mexico and its products and services; and
(6) foster, coordinate and support the efforts of individuals and organizations involved in the promotion of New Mexico and its businesses, products and services to consumers in other countries.
C. The division shall provide periodic reports to the legislature on its activities and the activities of the state pertaining to New Mexico's international relations and trade.
History:
Laws 2005, ch. 57, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2005, ch. 57 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2005, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-31 - Director; duties.

The director is responsible for the overall supervision of the division's activities in accordance with the purposes of Sections 9-15-28 [repealed] through 9-15-34 NMSA 1978. In addition, the director shall:
A. work with individuals and organizations outside of state government to formulate a trade promotion plan for inclusion in the department's five-year economic development and tourism plan;
B. establish and annually update the New Mexico trade registry of New Mexico businesses and the products and services they offer to consumers;
C. develop and maintain a data base of trade opportunities;
D. work with individuals and organizations outside of state government to promote New Mexico trade; and
E. prepare an annual report on the activities of the division.
History:
Laws 1988, ch. 80, § 5; 1991, ch. 21, § 27.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2003, ch. 404, § 4 repealed 9-15-28 NMSA 1978, effective June 20, 2003.
The 1991 amendment,
effective March 27, 1991, substituted "Sections 9-15-28 through 9-15-34 NMSA 1978" for "the New Mexico Trade Promotion Act" in the first sentence and deleted "five-year" before "trade promotion plan" in Subsection A.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-32 - Office established.

There is established the "office of enterprise development" in the economic development department.
History:
Laws 1989, ch. 205, § 1; 1991, ch. 21, § 28.
ANNOTATIONS
The 1991 amendment,
effective March 27, 1991, deleted "and tourism" following "development".
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-33 - Purpose.

The purpose of the office of enterprise development shall be to provide information and assistance to businesses wishing to relocate to New Mexico or to expand within New Mexico by providing a centralized information service and assistance center.
History:
Laws 1989, ch. 205, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 1989, ch. 205 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 1989, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-34 - Duties of the department.

A. The economic development department shall establish the office of enterprise development. Within the office of enterprise development, the department shall:
(1) develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide business information data base and referral service;
(2) establish a mechanism for advertising the existence of the office and its referral service;
(3) provide professional assistance and information regarding licensing, permitting and taxation procedures; and
(4) establish a reporting procedure to monitor the success of the referral service.
B. The department shall develop a budget and hire a staff to operate the office of enterprise development.
History:
Laws 1989, ch. 205, § 3; 1991, ch. 21, § 29.
ANNOTATIONS
The 1991 amendment,
effective March 27, 1991, deleted "and tourism" following "development" in the first sentence in Subsection A.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-34.1 - Business incubators; conditions for state expenditures.

Business incubators receiving state funds shall be required to pass a state incubator certification program administered by the economic development department. The department shall certify business incubators that submit documentation to the department that the incubator has:
A. a mission statement that defines the incubator's role to assist entrepreneurs and support the growth of businesses;
B. for incubators established after the effective date of this section, a formal feasibility study indicating an appropriate market and local community support or, for incubators established prior to the effective date of this section, a business plan;
C. an effective governing board or an appropriate oversight advisory board committed to the incubator's mission;
D. qualified management and staff to achieve the mission of the incubator and to help businesses;
E. an ongoing business assistance program that places the greatest value on client assistance and adds value to client businesses by developing programs and coordinating activities such as:
(1) technical assistance and consulting;
(2) coaching and mentoring, business training workshops and seminars;
(3) providing marketing assistance;
(4) fostering networking opportunities and links with other business service providers; and
(5) providing assistance in obtaining financing;
F. a facility that encourages innovation and provides dedicated space for incubator client firms with flexible leases and that includes a common area meeting space and business equipment;
G. a process for client businesses that involves a screening and selection process and graduation policy for client companies;
H. a system for program evaluation;
I. all applicable required licenses and permits and a functional accounting system; and
J. membership in the national business incubation association.
History:
Laws 2005, ch. 67, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2005, ch. 67 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2005, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-35 - Program created; purposes.

A. The "New Mexico artisans business development program" is created within the economic development and tourism department to promote, in conjunction with the arts division of the office of cultural affairs, the New Mexico artisans industry by establishing a greater demand for New Mexico artisans' wares and by providing technical and marketing assistance to New Mexico artisans.
B. The purposes of the program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) establishment of a not-for-profit organization to carry out the objectives of the New Mexico artisans business development program;
(2) educational workshops and seminars in cooperation with the small business development centers for artisans to assist the centers in the development of their businesses and marketing of their wares;
(3) an assessment of a full range of marketing strategies for artisan wares and relating those wares to target markets;
(4) production of a promotional brochure of New Mexico artisans and their products;
(5) development and publishing of a marketing catalog of New Mexico artisans;
(6) establishment of a network of state and national distribution points and gift and trade shows for the promotion and export of New Mexico artisans' wares;
(7) development of a state and national marketing and exhibitions calendar;
(8) participation in state and national promotional shows by New Mexico artisans; and
(9) development of a marketing network with private-sector distributors, catalog producers and retailers.
History:
Laws 1991, ch. 27, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 1991, ch. 27 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 1991, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21 created the tourism department.
See
Chapter 9, Article 15A NMSA 1978.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-36 - Fund created.

There is created in the state treasury the "New Mexico artisans business development fund". The fund shall consist of money appropriated to the fund by the legislature and any other revenues directed to the fund, such as gifts, donations and grants. The fund shall be administered by the economic development and tourism department and expenditures may be made from the fund upon vouchers signed by the secretary of economic development and tourism and warrants issued by the secretary of finance and administration for the purposes of the New Mexico artisans business development program. Interest earned on balances in the fund shall be credited to the fund.
History:
Laws 1991, ch. 27, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 1991, ch. 27 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 1991, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1991, ch. 21 created the tourism department.
See
Chapter 9, Article 15A NMSA 1978.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-37 - Short title.

Sections 1 through 5 [9-15-37 to 9-15-41 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the "Defense Conversion and Technology Act".
History:
Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 1 and by Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 6 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 7 contained an emergency clause and were approved April 5, 1993.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 1 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 1 enacted identical new sections of law.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-38 - Purpose.

The purpose of the Defense Conversion and Technology Act [9-15-37 to 9-15-41 NMSA 1978] is to designate the economic development department as the lead agency to promote defense conversion technology, coordinate the transfer of defense technology and other technology from federal, state and local government facilities to private sector industries and promote private-public partnership and business development programs.
History:
Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 2 and by Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 6 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 7 contained an emergency clause and were approved April 5, 1993.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 2 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 2 enacted identical new sections.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-39 - Definitions.

As used in the Defense Conversion and Technology Act [9-15-37 to 9-15-41 NMSA 1978]:
A. "commission" means the economic development and tourism commission or any successor commission created in Chapter 9, Article 15 NMSA 1978 to provide program and policy guidance to the department; and
B. "department" means the economic development department.
History:
Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 3 and by Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 6 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 7 contained an emergency clause and were approved April 5, 1993.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 3 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 3 enacted identical new sections.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-40 - Designation as the lead state agency.

The department is designated as the lead state agency to coordinate or accept federal and state funds appropriated for conversion of defense technologies and to coordinate technology transfer in accordance with the state's technology development plan.
History:
Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 4 and by Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 4.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 6 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 7 contained an emergency clause and were approved April 5, 1993.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 4 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 4 enacted identical new sections.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-41 - Defense conversion; department duties.

A. The department shall coordinate all defense conversion and technology transfer activities of the state. The department is authorized to contract with the appropriate partnership intermediaries to assist in the coordination of defense conversion duties.
B. The department shall:
(1) oversee the activities of the manufacturing productivity center and manufacturing extension programs;
(2) coordinate the activities of small business incubators to encourage the development and viability of technology spin-off companies in the private sector;
(3) coordinate appropriate divisions in the department to provide technology export assistance;
(4) coordinate small business development and assistance programs for new and existing businesses;
(5) work with appropriate entities to identify sources of funding for capital expenditure programs and initial venture programs;
(6) coordinate the development of regional technology clusters; and
(7) provide support and coordination assistance as deemed necessary by the commission and the secretary of the department to assist the state in developing defense conversion industries.
History:
Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 5 and by Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 5.
ANNOTATIONS
Emergency clauses.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 6 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 7 contained an emergency clause and were approved April 5, 1993.
Compiler's notes.
— Laws 1993, ch. 211, § 5 and Laws 1993, ch. 216, § 5 enacted identical new sections.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-42 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 1997, ch. 91, § 5 repealed 9-15-42 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 1, providing the short title, effective June 20, 1997. For provisions of former section,
see
the 1996 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-43 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 2; 1995, ch. 77, § 2; 1997, ch. 91, § 1; repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3, repealed 9-15-43 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 2, relating to definitions, effective May 17, 2006. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2005 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-44 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 3; 1995, ch. 77, § 3; 1997, ch. 91, § 2; repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3, repealed 9-15-44 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 3, relating to the creation of the space commercialization division and duties of the director, effective May 17, 2006. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2005 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-45 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 4; 1995, ch. 77, § 4; 1997, ch. 91, § 3; repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3, repealed 9-15-45 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 4, relating to the creation of commission and membership, effective May 17, 2006. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2005 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-46 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 5; 1995, ch. 77, § 5; 1997, ch. 91, § 4; repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3, repealed 9-15-46 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 5, relating to commission powers and duties, effective May 17, 2006. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2005 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-47 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 6; 1995, ch. 77, § 6; repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2006, ch. 14, § 3, repealed 9-15-47 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 127, § 6, relating to additional powers of commission, effective May 17, 2006. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2005 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-48 - Office of military base planning and support created; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. The "office of military base planning and support" is created, which is administratively attached to the economic development department. The department shall provide administrative services to the office.
B. The governor shall appoint a director of the office of military base planning and support.
C. The director of the office of military base planning and support shall:
(1) employ, under the authorization of the governor's chief of staff, the staff necessary to carry out the work of the office of military base planning and support and the military base planning commission;
(2) support the commission;
(3) inform the governor and the governor's chief of staff about issues impacting the military bases in the state, including infrastructure requirements, environmental needs, military force structure possibilities, tax implications, property considerations and issues requiring coordination and support from other state agencies;
(4) serve as a liaison with the community organizations whose purpose is to support the long-term viability of the military bases;
(5) communicate with the staff of the state's congressional delegation; and
(6) identify issues, prepare information and provide for presentations necessary for the commission to carry out its duties.
History:
Laws 2003, ch. 166, § 1; 2003, ch. 170, § 1; 2004, ch. 16, § 1; 2015, ch. 123, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Delayed repeals.
— For delayed repeal of this section,
see
9-15-51.1 NMSA 1978.
The 2015 amendment,
effective July 1, 2015, revised the appointment authority of the office of military base planning and support and revised the reporting responsibilities of the director of the office of military base planning and support; in Subsection B, after "The", deleted "governor's homeland security adviser" and added "governor"; in Paragraph (1) of Subsection C, after "governor's", deleted "homeland security adviser" and added "chief of staff"; and in Paragraph (3) of Subsection C, after "governor's", deleted "homeland security adviser" and added "chief of staff".
The 2004 amendment,
effective February 27, 2004, amended this section to move the office of military base planning and support from the secretary of economic development to the governor's homeland security advisor.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-49 - Military base planning commission created; composition. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. The "military base planning commission" is created, which is administratively attached to the economic development department. The department shall provide administrative services to the commission.
B. The commission consists of twelve members, eleven of whom are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The commission shall include the lieutenant governor and nine appropriate representatives from the counties, or adjoining counties, in which military bases are located. Two additional members shall be appointed at large from other counties.
C. The governor shall appoint a chair from among the members of the commission. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair and shall meet not less than quarterly. Members of the commission shall not be paid but shall receive per diem and mileage expenses as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978].
D. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Open Meetings Act [Chapter 10, Article 15 NMSA 1978], meetings of the commission shall be closed to the public when proprietary alternative New Mexico military base realignment or closure strategies or any information regarding relocation of military units is discussed.
E. Information developed or obtained by the commission that pertains to proprietary commission strategies or related to the relocation of military units shall be confidential and not subject to inspection pursuant to the Inspection of Public Records Act [Chapter 14, Article 3 NMSA 1978].
History:
Laws 2003, ch. 166, § 2; 2003, ch. 170, § 2; 2004, ch. 16, § 2; 2005, ch. 8, § 1; 2015, ch. 123, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Delayed repeals.
— For delayed repeal of this section,
see
9-15-51.1 NMSA 1978.
The 2015 amendment,
effective July 1, 2015, revised the composition of the military base planning commission; in Subsection B, after "commission consists of", deleted "seventeen" and added "twelve", after "members,", deleted "fifteen of which are" and added "eleven of whom are", after "The commission shall include", deleted "the lieutenant governor, the governor's homeland security adviser and" and added "the lieutenant governor and nine", and added the last sentence.
The 2005 amendment,
effective June 17, 2005, increased the membership of the commission to seventeen members and increased the number of members who are appointed by the governor to fifteen members.
The 2004 amendment,
effective February 27, 2004, amended this section to replace the secretary of economic development on the military base planning commission with the governor's homeland security advisor and to add Subsections D and E.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-50 - Duties (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The military base planning commission shall:
A. obtain and evaluate information about the federal government's considerations, plans, policies and initiatives relating to military base realignment and closure;
B. obtain and evaluate information relating to the impact of federal military base realignment and closure plans on the state's economy and the military base area's local economy;
C. work with and provide assistance to established community organizations that have as their purpose the support of the long-term viability of the military bases in their local area;
D. ensure collaboration among the community organizations described in Subsection C of this section and an understanding of the joint efforts between the military bases in the state;
E. work with and provide assistance to the state's congressional delegation on matters relating to federal base realignment and closure plans; and
F. advise the governor on measures necessary to ensure the continued presence of military bases in the state.
History:
Laws 2003, ch. 166, § 3 and Laws 2003, ch. 170, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Delayed repeals.
— For delayed repeal of this section,
see
9-15-51.1 NMSA 1978.
Duplicate laws.
— Laws 2003, ch. 170, § 3 and Laws 2003, ch. 166, § 3 enacted identical new sections, both effective July 1, 2003.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-51 - Repealed.

History:
Laws 2003, ch. 166, § 4; 2003, ch. 170, § 4; 2005, ch. 208, § 1; 2009, ch. 96, § 1; 2015, ch. 119, § 1; repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 123, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2015, ch. 123, § 3 repealed 9-15-51 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 166, § 4, relating to the delayed repeal of the office of military base planning and support and the military base planning commission, effective July 1, 2015. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2014 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com
.
Laws 2015, ch. 119, § 1, effective June 19, 2015, also amended 9-15-51 NMSA 1978 by changing the delayed repeal of the office of military base planning and support, and the military base planning commission, from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2022. The section was set out as amended by Laws 2015, ch. 123, § 3, effective July 1, 2015.
See
12-1-8 NMSA 1978.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-51.1 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The office of military base planning and support and the military base planning commission are terminated on July 1, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The office and the commission shall continue to operate according to the provisions of Sections 9-15-48 through 9-15-51.1 NMSA 1978 until July 1, 2028. Effective July 1, 2028, Sections 9-15-48 through 9-15-51.1 NMSA 1978 are repealed.
History:
1978 Comp., § 9-15-51.1, enacted by Laws 2021, ch. 50, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2021, ch. 50 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-52 - Short title.

This act [9-15-52 to 9-15-55 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Minority Business Assistance Act".
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 5 made the Minority Business Assistance Act effective July 1, 2007.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-53 - Definitions.

As used in the Minority Business Assistance Act [9-15-52 to 9-15-55 NMSA 1978]:
A. "department" means the economic development department; and
B. "minority business" means a business, with its principal place of business in New Mexico:
(1) the majority ownership of which is held by individuals who are residents of New Mexico and African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans or Native Americans; and
(2) that employs twenty or fewer people.
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 5 made the Minority Business Assistance Act effective July 1, 2007.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-54 - Minority business assistance program; department duties and powers.

A. The department shall develop and implement a minority business assistance program to facilitate the entrance of minority businesses, located throughout the state, into the marketplace. As part of the development and implementation of the program, the department, in collaboration with the labor department, shall:
(1) develop a process to define and identify minority businesses that may benefit from additional assistance and training in the areas of general business practices, accounting principles, business ethics, technical expertise, marketing and government procurement;
(2) develop a registry of well-established businesses, individuals within those businesses, retirees and other persons that have the expertise and skills that may be needed by minority businesses and that have expressed a desire to volunteer as a mentor or otherwise to assist minority businesses;
(3) develop an outreach and marketing program so that minority businesses may become aware of the assistance available and so that needed, experienced individuals are aware of the opportunity to mentor and assist minority businesses;
(4) develop training materials and in-house training expertise; and
(5) create a mentorship program in which employees or agents of the department or volunteers with business experience will visit minority businesses for the purpose of training, mentoring, advising and otherwise assisting the minority businesses in the development or improvement of general business practices, accounting principles, business ethics, technical expertise, marketing and government procurement.
B. In performing its duties under the Minority Business Assistance Act [9-15-52 to 9-15-55 NMSA 1978], the department may:
(1) to the extent money has been appropriated for such purposes, develop a grant program for minority businesses to acquire the expertise necessary to compete effectively; and
(2) do all other things necessary and proper to effectuate the purpose of the Minority Business Assistance Act.
C. All state agencies shall cooperate with the department in carrying out the provisions of the Minority Business Assistance Act and shall, as the opportunity arises, assist minority businesses and encourage other businesses and individuals to register as volunteers under that act.
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 5 made the Minority Business Assistance Act effective July 1, 2007.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-55 - Minority business assistance fund created.

The "minority business assistance fund" is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and bequests made to the fund. Income from the fund shall be credited to the fund and money in the fund shall not revert or be transferred to any other fund at the end of a fiscal year. Money in the fund is subject to appropriation by the legislature to the department for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of the Minority Business Assistance Act [9-15-52 to 9-15-55 NMSA 1978]. Expenditures from the fund shall be made on warrant of the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of economic development.
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 4.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 180, § 5 made the Minority Business Assistance Act effective July 1, 2007.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-56 - Economic development tax incentives; guidelines.

A. An economic development tax incentive shall include in the enabling statute the following minimum provisions:
(1) a statement of purpose;
(2) the designation of a responsible agency to establish measurable policy goals, track state expenditures, quantify the state's return on investment and report regularly to the interim revenue stabilization and tax policy committee and the legislative finance committee;
(3) a requirement that the economic development department track job creation;
(4) specific standards for the taxpayer to qualify for the incentive;
(5) reporting requirements for the taxpayer;
(6) a description of the financial obligation of the taxpayer if the specific standards are not met; and
(7) a mandatory review of the incentive no more than every seven years.
B. The economic development department shall publish annually an aggregate list of the economic development tax incentives used by each taxpayer.
C. For the purposes of this section, "economic development tax incentive" means a credit, deduction, rebate, exemption or other tax benefit for the primary purpose of promoting economic development or offering an advantage to a particular industry or type of business to do business in New Mexico.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with current confidentiality rules or statutes.
History:
Laws 2010, ch. 87, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2010, ch. 87 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 19, 2010, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 9 - Executive Department › Article 15 - Economic Development Department › Section 9-15-57 - Solo-worker program.

A. As used in this section:
(1) "economic-base job" means a job in which sixty percent or more of the revenue generated from the goods or services produced derives from outside the state;
(2) "program agency" means a certified business incubator, a community college or an organization whose purpose is to create jobs and promote economic development; and
(3) "solo worker" means a person who is engaged in full-time employment and whose employer, if any, does not supply the office space or amenities used to perform the person's work.
B. The "solo-worker program" is created in the economic development department. The purpose of the solo-worker program is to improve the state's rural and urban economies by creating and sustaining economic-base jobs and expanding businesses owned and operated by solo workers engaged in economic-base jobs.
C. To carry out the purpose of the solo-worker program, the department shall provide matching funding, if other funds become available, to program agencies for advancing initiatives that:
(1) create opportunities for New Mexico residents to become solo workers engaged in economic-base jobs;
(2) support the continued employment and business expansion of existing solo workers engaged in economic-base jobs;
(3) recruit from outside of the state solo workers engaged in economic-base jobs; and
(4) make the state and its local communities more competitive for creating, attracting and retaining solo- worker jobs.
History:
Laws 2016, ch. 57, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2016, ch. 57 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 2016, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.