2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 16 - Auctions
Section 61-16-16 - Suspension of license.
Upon the filing of criminal proceedings for violation of this act [61-16-3 to 61-16-17 NMSA 1978] against any licensee or any person operating the auction, any citizen may apply to the county or municipal board which granted the license for an immediate suspension of said license. The board shall determine forthwith whether there is probable cause to believe that this act has been violated and upon an affirmative determination shall forthwith suspend the operation of the license effective upon delivery of written notice thereof to any person conducting the auction sale or soliciting bids. The suspension shall operate until the acquittal of the person accused of such violation or until revocation of the license following conviction.
History: Laws 1941, ch. 45, § 14; 1941 Comp., § 51-1516; 1953 Comp., § 67-13-16.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Auctions and Auctioneers §§ 3 to 11.
Bias of members of license revocation board, 97 A.L.R.2d 1210.
7A C.J.S. Auctions and Auctioneers § 4.
