2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 67 - Highways
Article 12 - Highway Beautification
Section 67-12-11 - Junkyards; abatement of nuisance.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 67-12-11 (2017)

67-12-11. Junkyards; abatement of nuisance.

The establishment, operation or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of the Highway Beautification Act [67-12-1 NMSA 1978] is a public nuisance. In addition to all other remedies and powers granted to the commission by the Highway Beautification Act, the commission may cause the public nuisance to be abated, by application to the district court of the county in which the subject junkyard is located, or otherwise as provided by law.

History: 1953 Comp., 55-11-10, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 65, 10; 1971, ch. 108, 7.

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