2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 49: Land Grants
Article 2: Corporations for Management of Community Land Grants, 49-2-1 through 49-2-18
Section 49-2-17: Definition of terms; right to vote or hold office.
49-2-17. Definition of terms; right to vote or hold office.
Whenever the words "owners and proprietors" are used in this act they shall in all cases be construed to mean the members of the colony, community or town to which said grant was made, being all of the class of persons who were determined by the district court to be the owners thereof at the time of the incorporation of such grant by virtue of the act of February 26, 1891, and their descendants, residing within the exterior boundaries of such grant who have so resided continuously for not less than two years, and who own land in common within such exterior boundaries, and have paid taxes thereon. Providing, however, that only such persons as are defined in this section shall be qualified or permitted to participate in the elections provided in this chapter or to hold office as an officer or trustee of the grant.
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