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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-4: Construction of "shall", "must" and "may".
NM Stat § 12-2A-4 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
12-2A-4. Construction of "shall", "must" and "may".
A. "Shall" and "must" express a duty, obligation, requirement or condition precedent.
B. "May" confers a power, authority, privilege or right.
C. "May not", "must not" and "shall not" prohibit the exercise of a power, authority, privilege or right.
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