New Mexico § 20-9-3 - Unit funds
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-9-3 — Unit funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-9-3. Unit funds
Each unit or detachment of the national guard shall keep a unit general welfare fund
composed of any funds earned by the unit or its members, funds contributed to the
unit or to its welfare fund or fines or forfeitures imposed under the Code of Military
Justice against unit members when allocated to the fund by the adjutant general. Each unit general welfare fund shall be held in a local commercial bank account
and shall be expended for the general welfare of the members of the unit. Accountability for general welfare funds shall be in accordance with regulations
to be prescribed by the adjutant general. The unit general welfare fund shall be separate and apart from any other fund maintained
by the unit which is funded by allocations from federal sources. In the event of reorganization, deactivation, redesignation or reassignment of units,
the adjutant general shall order such disposition of that unit's general welfare fund
as will best benefit the members or former members of the unit so affected.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-9-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-9-3 cover?
Section 20-9-3 ("Unit funds") 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 § 20-9-3?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-9-3" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 20-9-3 apply to my situation?
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