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2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Article 2A - Uniform Statute and Rule Construction Act
Section 12-2A-18 - Principles of construction; presumption.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 12-2A-18 (2017)
12-2A-18. Principles of construction; presumption.
A. A statute or rule is construed, if possible, to:
(1) give effect to its objective and purpose;
(2) give effect to its entire text; and
(3) avoid an unconstitutional, absurd or unachievable result.
B. A statute that is intended to be uniform with those of other states is construed to effectuate that purpose with respect to the subject of the statute.
C. The presumption that a civil statute in derogation of the common law is construed strictly does not apply to a statute of this state.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 173, 18.
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