2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12: Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Article 2A: Uniform Statute and Rule Construction Act, 12-2A-1 through 12-2A-20
Section 12-2A-16: Effect of amendment or repeal.
12-2A-16. Effect of amendment or repeal.
A. An amendment or repeal of a civil statute or rule does not affect a pending action or proceeding or a right accrued before the amendment or repeal takes effect.
B. A pending civil action or proceeding may be completed and a right accrued may be enforced as if the statute or rule had not been amended or repealed.
C. If a criminal penalty for a violation of a statute or rule is reduced by an amendment, the penalty, if not already imposed, must be imposed under the statute or rule as amended.
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