2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 74-4F-2 — Definitions.

74-4F-2. Definitions.

As used in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act [ 74-4F-1 to 74-4F-8 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "department" means the taxation and revenue department;   

B.     "hazardous material" means:   

(1)     a material of a type or in a quantity that requires the transport vehicle to be placarded as a carrier of hazardous material in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 171.8 or Part 172; or   

(2)     a hazardous substance or marine pollutant as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Section 171.8 when transported in bulk packaging;   

C.     "person" means an individual or any other legal entity; and   

D.     "public entity" means an agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of a federal, state or Indian government.