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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 9 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - HOME ARTS AND CREATIVE ARTS DIVISION › Section 4.3.9.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective is to establish and provide guidelines for home
				  art and creative art exhibitors, both nonprofessional and professional, when
				  entering their work at the state fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 9 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - HOME ARTS AND CREATIVE ARTS DIVISION › Section 4.3.9.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A. "Amateur
				creative art exhibitor" means one who collects or crafts as a hobby and
				pleasure.
B. "Commission" means the
				regulating body of the New Mexico state fair that shall prepare, adopt, publish
				and enforce all necessary rules for the management of the state fair.
C. "Home art exhibitor" means one who creates
				and displays something relating to home skills such as sewing, quilting,
				cooking, baking or canning.
D. "New
				Mexico state fair premium book" means the annual printed or internet-posted
				publication of the New Mexico state fair which contains rules that govern
				certain events and exhibits at the state fair.
E. "Professional creative art exhibitor"
				means one who collects or crafts, in whole or in part, for a living and who may
				enter for display only and shall not compete for prize money.
F. "Professional home art exhibitor" means
				one who has either taught a class for compensation or who has been employed in
				that field.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 9 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - HOME ARTS AND CREATIVE ARTS DIVISION › Section 4.3.9.8 - HOME ARTS

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A.
				Entries are limited to residents of New Mexico.
B. Articles shall be the work of the
				exhibitor.
C. Entries shall not be
				accepted for articles not listed in the New Mexico state fair premium
				book.
D. No person shall make
				multiple entries under one class number.
E. Professionals may only enter in
				professional sections. Any professional entries in any other class will be
				disallowed.
F. All entries shall
				comply with the size requirements as set forth in the New Mexico state fair
				premium book.
G. Exhibitors are
				responsible for picking up their own exhibits or providing written
				authorization for pick-up by another individual. Any exhibit that has not been
				picked up by the designated pick-up time shall be considered abandoned and
				shall become property of the New Mexico state fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 9 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - HOME ARTS AND CREATIVE ARTS DIVISION › Section 4.3.9.9 - CREATIVE ARTS

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A.
				Entries are limited to residents of New Mexico.
B. Only amateurs who make or craft as a hobby
				are eligible to compete for prizes. Commercial or professional parties may
				exhibit for display only if space permits and shall not compete for prize
				money.
C. All exhibits shall be
				created solely by the exhibitor and be bona fide property of the
				exhibitor.
D. No person shall make
				multiple entries under one class number. Exhibits and parts shall be entered in
				only one group or section each.
E.
				Exhibits wrongly classified shall be placed in the proper class.
F. All entries shall comply with the
				requirements as set forth in the New Mexico state fair premium book.
G. Exhibitors are responsible for picking up
				their own exhibits or providing written authorization for pick-up by another
				individual. Any exhibit that has not been picked up by the designated pick-up
				date shall be considered abandoned and shall become property of the New Mexico
				state fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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November 30, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective is to establish and provide guidelines for
				  concessionaires and commercial exhibitors at the New Mexico state
				  fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A. "Commission"
				means the regulating body of the New Mexico state fair that shall prepare,
				adopt, publish, and enforce all necessary rules for the management of the New
				Mexico state fair.
B.
				"Concessionaire" means a person who sells products or services on location,
				accepts orders, or sets up future business opportunities for potential monetary
				gain.
C. "Concessions and exhibits
				guidelines and procedures manual" means the annual publication of the New
				Mexico state fair which contains policies that govern concessions and certain
				exhibits at the New Mexico state fair. This publication is subject to change
				annually and the effective manual is the most recently published one.
D. "Exhibitor" means one who displays for
				informational purposes and who has no intent to sell products or
				services.
E. "General manager"
				means the general manager of the New Mexico state fair, or his/ her
				designee.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.8 - GENERAL INFORMATION

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A. The
				commission delegates to the general manager of the New Mexico state fair,
				particularly the concessions department, the authority to publish an annual
				concessions and exhibits guidelines and procedures manual.
B. All concessions and exhibits must comply
				with terms as set forth in the concessions and exhibits guidelines and
				procedures manual. The general manager shall have the authority to make
				exceptions to the manual and other standards concerning concessions at the New
				Mexico state fair.
C. Security:
				Patrol services are provided throughout the fairgrounds. Exhibitors and
				concessionaires are responsible for the protection of their property. Those
				requiring security escort service must request services by applying to the
				concessions department. Security service fees shall be paid upon receipt of an
				invoice or billing from the New Mexico state fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.9 - HOURS OF OPERATION

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to set the dates and hours of operation of the New Mexico state fair including,
				  but not limited to, canceling and rescheduling. The general manager and the
				  commission shall not be liable for any losses due to change in hours or
				  dates.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.10 - BUILDING AND BOOTH STANDARDS

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The commission delegates to the general manager and
				  concessions department the authority to set standards for buildings and booths
				  at the New Mexico state fair. Application of these standards include, but are
				  not limited to, the following: alterations, additions and improvements,
				  portable structures, tents, trailers and storage.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.11 - FIRE AND SAFETY STANDARDS

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to set fire and safety standards in addition to those standards required by New
				  Mexico state law. Application of these standards include, but are not limited
				  to, the following: restrictions on the use of open-flame devices, use of fuel
				  tanks, use of liquefied petroleum gas, filling of containers, use of
				  fire-restrictive material, use of fire extinguishers and use of electrical
				  accessories.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.12 - INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS

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The commission delegates to the general manager and the
				  concessions department the authority to set regulations concerning the
				  inspection of concessions and exhibit booths, as well as regulations pertaining
				  to permits that are required by New Mexico state law. Inspections by state
				  inspectors, law enforcement officials, fair management and concessions
				  department employees may be conducted during reasonable hours during any phase
				  of the fair, including set-up. All permits or licenses required under the
				  Uniform Building, Electrical or Mechanical codes shall be obtained by the
				  exhibitor at his or her sole expense. Any booth operation or business that
				  fails to comply with safety or fire code requirements shall be subject to
				  immediate closure without refund.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.13 - CREDENTIALS

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to set regulations concerning the use, requirements and sale of
				  credentials.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.14 - ADVERTISING

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to set regulations concerning advertising by exhibitors and
				  concessionaires.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.15 - DRAWINGS AND PRIZES

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to set regulations concerning drawings and prizes held or given away by an
				  exhibitor or concessionaire. These regulations include, but are not limited to,
				  the following: give-away offers, free registrations and prohibition of
				  raffles.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.16 - INSURANCE COVERAGE

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The New Mexico state fair and the state of New Mexico assume
				  no liability for personal injury or loss or damage to any property of the
				  concessionaire or exhibitor or their patrons due to fire, theft, tornado,
				  weather conditions, force majeure, negligent or intentional acts of a third
				  party or other incident. It is required that each concessionaire and exhibitor
				  retain comprehensive general liability insurance in up to the amount of one
				  million dollars, in addition to naming the New Mexico state fair as
				  additionally insured.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.17 - REPORTING PROCEDURES

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to set regulations concerning the financial reporting by food vendors and
				  exhibitors to the New Mexico state fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.18 - VIOLATIONS

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The commission delegates to the general manager the authority
				  to issue notice of violation for infractions of policies set forth in the
				  concessions and exhibits guidelines and procedures manual, as well as rules set
				  forth in 4.3.10 NMAC. The concessionaire or exhibitor shall correct any
				  problems found and shall ensure future compliance. Non-compliance may result in
				  the following: a fine; non-participation in the event; or future
				  non-participation at the New Mexico state fair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.19 - DAMAGES

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If a concessionaire or exhibitor is asked to prematurely
				  leave the New Mexico state fair premises, he/she will be entitled to a pro rata
				  refund for the balance of the contract.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 10 - PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS - CONCESSIONS AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS › Section 4.3.10.20 - REGULATORY AGENCIES

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Representatives of appropriate New Mexico state agencies
				  shall be allowed access to all areas on the fairgrounds for monitoring and
				  regulations compliance purposes. These agencies include, but are not limited
				  to, the following:
A. New Mexico
				environment department;
B. New
				Mexico state fire marshal;
C. New
				Mexico construction industries division;
D New Mexico safety counseling;
E. law enforcement agencies;
F. New Mexico state fair management and
				concession department employees.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 11 - STATE FAIR OPEN AIR MARKET › Section 4.3.11.6 - OBJECTIVE

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To provide rules and guidelines for vendors and members of
				  the general public who participate in and attend the New Mexico state fair open
				  air market.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 3 - STATE FAIR › Part 11 - STATE FAIR OPEN AIR MARKET › Section 4.3.11.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A. "Commission"
				means the regulating body of the New Mexico state fair that shall prepare,
				adopt, publish, and enforce all necessary rules for the management of the state
				fair.
B. "General Manager" means
				the general manager of the New Mexico state fair, or his/her
				designee.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.8 - NATURAL RESOURCES

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It is not permitted to cut, break, injure, destroy, take or
				  remove any tree, shrub, timber, plant or natural object at any New Mexico state
				  monument.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.9 - HUNTING AND FISHING

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It is not permitted to kill, cause to be killed, or pursue
				  with the intent to kill or harm or otherwise disturb any bird or animal,
				  reptile or fish, or their eggs or spawn in any New Mexico state
				  monument.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.10 - VANDALISM

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It is not permitted to disturb, deface, injure, destroy any
				  building, sign, marker, facility, artifact or cultural resources at any New
				  Mexico state monument.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.11 - FIRES

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It is not permitted for a person to build, ignite or maintain
				  any outdoor fire of any kind or character, or for any purpose whatsoever,
				  except by the authority of the director, unless said fire be in areas as
				  designated by the New Mexico state monuments.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.12 - RESTRICTED AREAS

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It is not permitted to enter, use or occupy any restricted
				  zone which has been posted or otherwise closed to entry by the
				  director.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.13 - HOURS

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The opening and closing time of any New Mexico state monument
				  or any portion thereof may be established by the New Mexico state monuments and
				  posted at established entrances thereto.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.14 - USE OF STRUCTURES

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No person shall leave any monument structure, facility or
				  cultural resource in any unclean or unsanitary manner.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.15 - VEHICLES, SPEED LIMITS AND PARKING

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A. Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles
				and "off-road" vehicles, shall be operated only on maintained roadways, never
				within any ruins area or on any interpretive trail or foot trial; and in all
				cases, the operator shall comply with the New Mexico State Motor Vehicle
				Code.
B. Parking in any
				non-designated area, or on the roadways, is not permitted unless posted for the
				parking. Vehicles parked in any unauthorized parking zone, or vehicles parked
				in such a manner as to pose a danger to others may be removed at the owner's
				expense.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.16 - LITTER AND RUBBISH

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A. It
				is not permitted to dispose of refuse in any area at any New Mexico state
				monument except in receptacles provided for that purpose.
B. It is not permitted to drain or sump
				wastes from any trailer, camper or other vehicle except in places or
				receptacles provided for such purpose.
C. It is not permitted to use New Mexico
				state monuments refuse containers for domestic, household or commercial garbage
				brought from such property.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.17 - FIREARMS, AIR AND GAS WEAPONS, BOWS AND ARROWS

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It is not permitted to possess a firearm with a cartridge in
				  any portion of the mechanism, or discharging a firearm, bow or air or gas
				  weapon, or any device capable of injuring the life of any person or persons or
				  animal or animals or damaging or destroying any public or private property in
				  any portion of or across any boundary of any New Mexico state
				  monument.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.18 - CONDUCT

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Persons visiting New Mexico state monuments shall conduct
				  themselves in an orderly manner, and shall not use threatening, abusive,
				  boisterous, insulting or indecent language, make indecent gestures, beg or
				  solicit for any purpose, gamble or operate any gambling devise or any nature,
				  abandon any property within the New Mexico state monument system, or
				  discriminate in any manner against any person or persons because of race, sex
				  creed or national origin. No person shall sell or offer for sale and food,
				  goods, wares, merchandise or liquids except for permission of the
				  director.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.19 - PETS

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A. Dogs, cats and
				other pets must be kept under physical restrain, or on a leash not more than
				six feet in length while in the confines of any New Mexico state monument. In
				the interest of public health and safety, the director may designate certain
				areas closed to all pets.
B. At no
				time will dogs or other pets, other than seeing-eye dogs, be allowed within the
				confines of New Mexico state monument buildings or museums.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.21 - ADVERTISING OR COMMERCIAL USE

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No person shall post, place or erect any signs or distribute
				  or place any advertising material at any New Mexico state monument for any
				  purpose without permission in writing from the director. This regulation does
				  not bar from entry into any New Mexico state monument a commercially marker
				  vehicle operated by a New Mexico state monument visitor, a person passing
				  through any New Mexico state monument in the normal course of their
				  work.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.22 - NOISE AND NUISANCE

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It is not permitted to cause or permit any loud noise or
				  sound which creates a nuisance or use or cause to be used a loudspeaker system
				  at any New Mexico state monument without written permission from the director.
				  The use of any type firework at any New Mexico state monument is not permitted
				  except with written permission from the director.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 4 - STATE MONUMENTS › Part 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT - NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS › Section 4.4.2.23 - GRAZING

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Grazing of livestock is not permitted on any lands
				  administered by the New Mexico state monuments without the specific written
				  approval of the director.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 4.5.1.8 - NEW MEXICO STATE LIBRARY WAIVER AND APPEAL PROCEDURE

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A.
WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT:
(1) All requests for waiver of state library
				requirements regarding state library rules and regulations, as filed with New
				Mexico records center, must be presented in writing to the state librarian.
				Requests should state reasons for request and/or conditions which make the
				request necessary.
(2) A waiver of
				requirement may be granted by the state librarian for a minimum of six (6)
				months but for no more than two (2) years.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Subsection I of Section
				  18-2-4
				  NMSA 1978 directs the state librarian to make rules and regulations necessary
				  to administer the division and as provided by law. Subsection B of Section
				  18-2-4
				  NMSA 1978 directs the state librarian to administer grants-in-aid and encourage
				  local library services and generally promote an effective statewide library
				  system.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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June 1, 2016 unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of this rule is to describe the state grants in
				  aid to public libraries program (hereinafter "the state aid program") and to
				  establish criteria for reviewing and awarding the grants. The purpose of the
				  state aid program is to provide financial assistance that encourages and
				  supports public library service by public libraries and developing public
				  libraries. The state aid program is intended to supplement and encourage local
				  effort in providing local library service. The state aid program consists of
				  developing library grants and public library grants that may be used for:
				  library collections; library staff salaries; library staff professional
				  development; library equipment; or other operational expenditures associated
				  with delivery of library services.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"Annual
				report"
means a report sent once a year from a public library or
				developing library to the state library. An annual report shall at least
				accomplish the following tasks:
(1) provide
				information in the time, manner, and form prescribed by the state
				library;
(2) describe prior fiscal
				year's activities, including income, expenditures, statistics on collections
				and services, and compliance with state aid program criteria;
(3) be certified by the library as to the
				accuracy, completeness, and truthfulness of the information provided;
				and
(4) be approved by and on file
				at the state library.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.8 - DEVELOPING LIBRARY GRANT

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A.
Purpose:
To supplement an eligible developing library's budget for
				up to five years until it meets the minimum requirements for a public library
				grant.
B.
Description:
The developing library grant funds shall be used for library collections,
				library staff salaries, library staff training, library equipment, or other
				operational expenditures associated with delivery of basic library
				services.
C.
Criteria for
				reviewing and awarding developing library grants:
The state library
				shall award developing library grants to developing libraries that meet or
				exceed the following criteria.
(1) timely
				submission of an annual report with the state library;
(2) receipt of no more than five,
				consecutive, awards of developing library grants;
(3) continuous operation for at least nine
				months;
(4) demonstration of
				receipt of financial support from sources other than the state. In particular,
				matching funds in relation to the population of the library's legal service
				shall be at least $0.25 per person in its first year and any non-consecutive
				years of developing library grant application participation; $0.50 per person
				in its second consecutive year; $0.75 per person in its third consecutive year;
				$1.00 per person in its fourth consecutive year; and $1.25 per person in its
				fifth consecutive year;
(5)
				maintenance of adequate financial and other records to support the library's
				eligibility for receiving library grants; the state library may audit such
				records annually, or as needed, as determined in the state library's sole
				discretion;
(6) compliance with all
				state statutes and rules;
(7)
				compliance with requirements for developing library grants;
(8) employment of a designated
				director;
(9) creation of a library
				board that meets at least two times a year and adheres to the state's open
				meetings law; and
(10) successful
				expenditure of all developing library grant funds during the prior fiscal year,
				if applicable.
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A.
Purpose:
To supplement eligible public libraries'
				budgets.
B.
Description:
The public library grant funds shall be used for
				library collections, library staff salaries, library staff training, library
				equipment, or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of basic
				library services.
C.
Criteria
				for reviewing and awarding public library grants:
The state library
				shall review and award public library grants to public libraries that have met
				the following criteria:
(1) timely submission
				of an annual report with the state library for the current year and a minimum
				of two years prior;
(2) continuous
				operation for at least one year;
(3) receipt of a minimum of three consecutive
				developing library grants;
(4)
				demonstration of receipt of financial support from sources other than the
				state; in particular, matching funds in relation to the population of the
				library's legal service area shall be at least $1.50 per person;
(5) maintenance of adequate financial and
				other records to support the public library's eligibility for receiving library
				grants; the state library may audit such records annually, or as needed, as
				determined in the state library's sole discretion;
(6) compliance with all state statutes and
				rules;
(7) compliance with all
				requirements for public library grants;
(8) Formation of a strategic plan that the
				public library reviews, updates, and files with the state library every three
				years, and a community analysis and needs assessment, and a collection
				development policy that the public library reviews, updates, and files with the
				state library every five years;
(9) maintain a library board that meets at
				least two times a year and adheres to the state open meetings law;
(10) employment of a designated director;
				and
(11) successful expenditure of
				all public library grant funds during the prior fiscal year.
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The library division shall distribute state grants in aid in
				  the following manner:
A.
Application:
The annual report submitted for the immediate prior
				year shall serve as the developing or public library's application for state
				grants-in-aid.
B.
Allocation:
For state grants-in-aid, the state library shall award
				at least a quarter of a share (0.25) of the annual allocation to developing
				libraries, one (1) share of the allocation to each public library, and one half
				(.50) of a share of the allocation to each branch and bookmobile.
C.
Notification:
Following the
				end of the application period, the state library shall calculate the grant
				award for each library. The state library shall notify all eligible public
				libraries informing them of the amount of their grant.
D.
Request for payment:
Each
				library shall return the signed grant agreement to the state library within 60
				days of receipt of the agreement measured from the postmark or electronic
				postmark. Upon timely receipt of the grant agreement, the state library shall
				process a payment request form.
If a library does not submit the grant agreement within the
				  required time period, it forfeits the grant award.
E.
Maintenance of effort:
A
				library's local budget shall not be reduced by its governing body as a result
				of eligibility for the state aid program. Upon demonstrated evidence that such
				a reduction has occurred, the library shall be ineligible to receive funds from
				the library grants award for one year after the reduction has
				occurred.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.11 - LIMITATION ON FUNDS

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A. The
				grant amounts may vary by year, depending on the amount of the appropriation to
				the state library by the state legislature and the state library's other
				budgeted expenses.
B. Libraries
				shall not use grant funds for administrative or indirect expenses such as
				budgeting, accounting, financial management, information systems, data
				processing, and legal services
C.
				Public and developing libraries shall expend all grant funds during the fiscal
				year in which they are awarded.
D.
				Should a library cease providing basic library services prior to or within
				thirty days of funding; grant funds shall revert to the state
				library.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.12 - APPEAL OR VARIANCE

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A. In
				the event that any library is denied a grant by the state library or does not
				meet a requirement of this rule, that library may appeal the decision of the
				state library or request a variance from the requirement.
B. Such appeal or variance shall be made in
				writing to the state librarian within 10 days of notification of denial of
				funds or within 10 days of discovery of non-compliance with a requirement. The
				appeal or variance shall state all relevant facts and conditions.
C. The state librarian shall consider each
				appeal or request for variance and respond in writing to the appealing or
				requesting party with a decision within 30 days. The state librarian's decision
				is the department of cultural affairs' final action on the matter.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 2 - STATE GRANTS-IN-AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.2.13 - ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS

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A. The
				state library shall administer the state aid program.
B. Awards to Indian nations and non-profit
				entities shall be made by contract or agreement between the entity and the
				state library.
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A. In
				the event that any library is denied a grant by the state library or does not
				meet a requirement of this rule, that library may appeal the decision of the
				state library or request a variance from the requirement.
B. Such appeal or variance shall be made in
				writing to the state librarian within thirty (30) days of notification of
				denial of funds or within (30) days of discovery of non-compliance with a
				requirement. The appeal or variance should state all facts and conditions
				relating to the appeal or variance.
C. The appeal or variance shall be considered
				and ruled upon by the state librarian and a response shall be made within
				ninety (90) days in writing to the appealing party.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 3 - GRANTS PROGRAM: LIBRARY SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS › Section 4.5.3.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This grants program is funded through Title I of the Library
				  Services and Construction Act. Its purpose is to provide incentive for the
				  development of the public library aspect of programs and collections for
				  residents in state-supported institutions. Grant funds are awarded to
				  institutions to encourage and supplement programs that:
A. support library service to the unserved or
				inadequately served, i.e. to those who are confined to institutions;
B. support each instituion's rehabilitative,
				educational and correctional programs through the development of library
				services to the residents;
C. meet
				the needs of residents for recreational, informational, personal, and
				educational development in a manner comparable to public library services that
				exist outside the institution.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 3 - GRANTS PROGRAM: LIBRARY SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS › Section 4.5.3.8 - ELIGIBILITY

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Institutions will be judged eligible for funding on the basis
				  of the following criteria:
A. The
				institution must be state-supported. At least 51 percent of the institution's
				operating budget must be supported by state funds.
B. The library must have written long-range
				plans, based on agency goals and objectives, which reflect nationally-accepted
				professional library standards for the various institutions. A copy of these
				plans must be filed with the library development bureau of the state
				library.
C. A staff member of the
				institution must be assigned to direct and supervise library service to
				residents.
D. Each institution
				shall have a written collection development policy which shall be on file with
				the library development bureau of the state library.
E. There shall be an area dedicated to
				library use which includes the following:
(1)
				central location within the institution, i.e. easily accessible to the greatest
				number of residents;
(2) space
				enough to accommodate collections, programs and users comfortably;
(3) good lighting, climate control and
				comfortable furnishings.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 3 - GRANTS PROGRAM: LIBRARY SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS › Section 4.5.3.9 - DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS

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Grants will be awarded on the basis of information provided
				  by the institutional librarian in an application and the annual report for the
				  previous year. Grant amounts will be determined according to the following
				  formula:
A. Basic award -
				$1,000.00;
B. Per capita award for
				each resident of the institution (average daily population) - $1.00;
C. Any increase in local materials
				expenditures above that of the previous year will be matched up to a limit to
				be determined each year by the state library - amount varies;
D. Specific need award to those institutions
				having qualified staff who are able to fulfill that need - amount
				varies.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 3 - GRANTS PROGRAM: LIBRARY SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS › Section 4.5.3.10 - ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES

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LSCA I funds may be used for books and periodicals;
				  audio-visual materials; non-print library materials; and library
				  equipment.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 4 - INTERLIBRARY COOPERATIVE GRANTS › Section 4.5.4.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The interlibrary cooperative program is intended to provide
				  assistance to libraries for the development of formalized cooperation and
				  resource sharing consistent with the state's Five Year Program for Library
				  Development. Grants programs/projects may be proposed by the state library or
				  by an individual library, providing eligibility requirements are
				  met.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 4 - INTERLIBRARY COOPERATIVE GRANTS › Section 4.5.4.8 - GRANT AVAILABILITY

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The grant program will be offered only when sufficient
				  federal and/or state funds are available. When available, the state librarian
				  will issue guidelines for the specific grants project or
				  program.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 4 - INTERLIBRARY COOPERATIVE GRANTS › Section 4.5.4.9 - ELIGIBILITY

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Libraries that are eligible for basic materials grants or
				  community library development grants of the state grants-in-aid to public
				  libraries may apply for the interlibrary cooperative grants. Libraries not
				  eligible for the above-mentioned grants may participate in a specific grants
				  project as allowed by guidelines issued for the project.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 4 - INTERLIBRARY COOPERATIVE GRANTS › Section 4.5.4.11 - APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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The state librarian will issue a grant announcement whenever
				  funding is available. The announcement will include specific application
				  procedures for each grant cycle.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 4 - INTERLIBRARY COOPERATIVE GRANTS › Section 4.5.4.12 - DISTRIBUTION

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Grants will be awarded on the following criteria:
A. relevance of proposed activity to
				priorities identified in the grant announcement;
B. ability of the applicant library to carry
				out proposed activities;
C.
				potential contribution of the proposed activity to area residents or to
				statewide library development.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 4 - INTERLIBRARY COOPERATIVE GRANTS › Section 4.5.4.13 - ACCOUNTABILITY

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Appropriate fiscal and program records must be maintained. If
				  federal funds are a source of grant funds, record retention must meet federal
				  requirements.
A. Grant funds must be
				accounted for separately from other sources of funds.
B. The monitoring and evaluation of projects
				will be done by New Mexico state library staff.
C. Report requirements may vary and can be
				specified in any agreement or contract.
D. Legal agreements will be required and must
				be signed by representatives of all participating libraries and the state
				librarian.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 5 - SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.5.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This grants program is funded through Title I of the Library
				  Services and Construction Act. Its purpose is to assist public libraries in
				  developing and implementing library outreach programs for special groups
				  presently unserved in the community.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 5 - SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.5.8 - ELIGIBILITY

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Any public or community library in New Mexico (as defined in
				  the rules and regulations of the state grants-in-aid to public libraries
				  program) is eligible to apply for a special project grant.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 5 - SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.5.9 - DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS

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Funds are computed and awarded on the basis of the following
				  criteria:
A. submission of project
				proposals by eligible libraries;
B.
				approval of proposals by the state librarian, based on the following
				priorities:
(1) literacy programs for
				adults;
(2) library programs
				designed to serve the needs of one or more of the following special client
				groups in the community:
(a) people of low
				income;
(b) people with limited
				English-speaking ability;
(c)
				people with physical handicaps;
(d)
				residents of local institutions, such as jails, nursing homes, halfway houses
				and residential treatment programs;
(e) the aged.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 5 - SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Section 4.5.5.10 - ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS

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LSCA funds may be used for salaries and other personnel
				  costs; books and periodicals; audio-visual materials; non-print library
				  materials; library equipment; transportation; and other materials and operating
				  expenses necessary to implement the project. Funds may also be used for any
				  advertising or publication expenses necessary to inform the target audience and
				  the general public of the project and its results.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 6 - LIBRARY SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ACT TITLE II › Section 4.5.6.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The program for library construction for New Mexico is an
				  integral part of the New Mexico state library five year program. The purpose of
				  the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) Title II is to encourage and
				  supplement local government efforts in establishing library facilities for
				  providing high quality library service to its community.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 5 - STATE LIBRARY › Part 6 - LIBRARY SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ACT TITLE II › Section 4.5.6.8 - ELIGIBILITY

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To be eligible to receive LSCA Title II funds, a library must
				  meet the following requirements:
A.
				The library must be eligible to receive state grants in aid (NMSL Rule 81-2)
				[now 4.5.2 NMAC].
B. Local matching
				funds in the amount of fifty percent of the total cost of construction must be
				currently available.
C. The library
				must be able to demonstrate inadequacy of current facilities.
D. At the time of application, the library
				must be able to demonstrate significant preliminary planning.