2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 66-6-13 — Reduced fees for portion of year; temporary permits; drive-out permit; fee.

66-6-13. Reduced fees for portion of year; temporary permits; drive-out permit; fee.

A.     Upon a showing satisfactory to the division that a vehicle has not been operated on the highways of this state:

(1)     prior to April 1 of the year in which registration is sought, the registration fee shall be three-fourths of the annual fee;

(2)     prior to July 1 of the year in which registration is sought, the registration fee shall be one-half of the annual fee; and

(3)     prior to October 1 of the year in which registration is sought, the registration fee shall be one-fourth of the annual fee.

B.     Upon a showing satisfactory to the division that a nonresident who is the owner of a foreign vehicle is engaged in seasonal agricultural employment in the state, the division may issue a permit valid for thirty days upon payment of a temporary permit fee of one-tenth of the annual registration fee.  This fee shall be in lieu of all other fees or taxes on the vehicle.

C.     Upon a showing satisfactory to the division that an unlicensed vehicle has been purchased by a nonresident for transportation out of the state, the division may issue a two-day drive-out permit for a fee of seven dollars ($7.00).

D.     The provisions of this section shall not apply to house trailers, and the registration fees for house trailers shall be as provided in Sections 66-6-3 and 66-6-10 NMSA 1978 regardless of date of registration.