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2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3 - Municipalities
Article 3 - Incorporation of Municipality Under Special Act
Section 3-3-1 - Municipalities incorporated under special act; laws applicable.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 3-3-1 (2018)
3-3-1. Municipalities incorporated under special act; laws applicable.
Any municipality, incorporated by special act previous to April 1, 1884, which chooses to retain such organization and charter, shall, in the enforcement of the powers or the exercise of the duties conferred by the special act or charter, proceed in all respects as provided by the special act or charter.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-3-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
Laws applicable. — Cities and towns incorporated prior to act and choosing to retain their original organization would operate pursuant to the special charter or general law under which they incorporated. Territory ex rel. Parker v. Mayor of Socorro, 1904-NMSC-012, 12 N.M. 177, 76 P. 283.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 18.
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