New Mexico § 3-18-9 - Census
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-18-9 — Census, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-18-9. Census
A. A municipality may provide for the taking of a census within the municipal boundary
but no census shall be taken by the municipality more than once between the years
prescribed by law for the census to be taken by the United States of America. B. Any census taken under the authority of the municipality shall be verified by oath
of the person taking the census. The census shall be approved by resolution of the governing body. One copy of the census shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality and one
copy shall be filed with the county clerk.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-18-9
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-18-9 cover?
Section 3-18-9 ("Census") 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.
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