There is a newer version of this Section
2021
2020 (you are here)
2019
2018
2017
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2020 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 1 - Elections
Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
Section 1-1-17 - Person authorized to administer oaths.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 1-1-17 (2020)
Previous Next

As used in the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978], "person authorized to administer oaths" means any person empowered by the laws of any state, the federal government or of any foreign country to administer oaths.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-1-16, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 17.

ANNOTATIONS

Cross references. — For false swearing, see 1-20-10 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by legislative officers, see 2-1-2 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by chairman of board of county commissioners, see 4-38-11 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by county surveyor, see 4-42-3 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by notaries public, see 14-12A-1, 14-13-3 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by county clerks, district court clerks, probate court clerks, secretary of state, etc., see 14-13-3 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by magistrates, see 35-3-1 NMSA 1978.

For oath administered by highway commission, see 67-3-10 NMSA 1978.

Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New Mexico may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.