2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 57: Trade Practices and Regulations
Article 17: Standards of Weights and Measures, 57-17-1 through 57-17-19
Section 57-17-2: Systems of weights and measures.


NM Stat § 57-17-2 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

57-17-2. Systems of weights and measures.

The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the state. The definitions of basic units of weights and measure, the tables of weight and measure and weights and measures equivalents as published by the national bureau of standards shall be used by the board in arriving at standards which shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the state.

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