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2014 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages
Section 1A Lien Protection Efficiency
Section 48-1A-4 Construction.
NM Stat § 48-1A-4 (2014) What's This?
48-1A-4. Construction.
A. The Lien Protection Efficiency Act shall not be construed to create a lien or interest in property not otherwise existing under state or federal law.
B. The Lien Protection Efficiency Act is not intended to affect a lien provided for by statute, a consensual lien now or hereafter recognized under common law of the state or the ability of the courts to impose equitable or constructive liens.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 144, 4.
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