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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 29: Law Enforcement
Article 2: State Police, 29-2-1 through 29-2-29
Section 29-2-8: New Mexico state police; commissioned officers; examination.


NM Stat § 29-2-8 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

29-2-8. New Mexico state police; commissioned officers; examination.

The New Mexico state police shall conduct a written examination of all applicants for the position of commissioned officer, for the purpose of determining their mental qualifications and knowledge of the laws of New Mexico, and their ability to render assistance in case of accidents upon the public highways, and no applicant shall be appointed a member of the New Mexico state police other than the chief, until he shall have passed such written examination with a grade of not less than seventy-two percent.

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