2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 1 - Elections
Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
Section 1-1-7.1 - Residence for purpose of candidacy and signing of petitions; rule for determining.
1-1-7.1. Residence for purpose of candidacy and signing of petitions; rule for determining.
For the purpose of determining the residence of a person desiring to be a candidate for the nomination or election to an office under the provisions of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978] or for the purpose of determining the residence of any signer of a petition required by the Election Code, permanent residence shall be resolved in favor of that place shown on the person's certificate of registration as his permanent residence, provided the person resides on the premises.
History: 1978 Comp., 1-1-7.1, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 378, 1; 1985, ch. 207, 1; 1993, ch. 314, 1; 1993, ch. 316, 1.
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