New Mexico § 1-2-20 - Messengers; appointment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-20 — Messengers; appointment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-20. Messengers; appointment
A. The county clerk may appoint messengers to deliver ballot boxes, poll books, keys,
election supplies and other materials pertaining to the election. Messengers may also be authorized to collect mailed ballots from polling places
or monitored secured containers and removable media storage devices from polling places
and deliver each to locations designated by the county clerk. B. Messengers shall take an oath of office before entering into service as a messenger. No person shall serve as a messenger unless the person would also meet the requirements
to be a challenger, watcher or election observer pursuant to Paragraphs (1) through (4) and (6) of Subsection C of Section 1-2-22 NMSA 1978 . Messengers may be appointed to serve solely in that capacity or may be election
board members or county employees also appointed to serve as messengers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-2-20
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-20 cover?
Section 1-2-20 ("Messengers; appointment") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 1-2-20?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-20" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 1-2-20 apply to my situation?
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