2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 59A-53-8 — Expenditure of fire protection fund money.

59A-53-8. Expenditure of fire protection fund money.

Any amount so distributed from the fire protection fund to any incorporated municipality or to any county fire district shall be expended only for the maintenance of its fire department, the purchase, construction, maintenance, repair and operation of its fire stations, including substations, fire apparatus and equipment, and the financing or refinancing thereof, the payment of insurance premiums on fire stations, substations, fire apparatus and equipment and insurance premiums for injuries or deaths of firefighters as otherwise provided by law.  Provided, however, that no money shall be expended from the fund for any purpose relating to the water supply systems of any incorporated municipality or district nor for the improvement or construction of the systems nor for purchase, rental, installation or maintenance of fire hydrants nor for any other appurtenances relating to the distribution or use of the water supply system.  Funds so distributed from the fire protection fund to any incorporated municipality or any county fire district may also be expended for the expense of any firefighters for attending any fire schools and conventions approved by the marshal.