New Mexico § 3-20-2 - Subdivision; description
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-20-2 — Subdivision; description, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-20-2. Subdivision; description
Every person who desires to subdivide land shall furnish a plat of the proposed subdivision,
prepared by a registered, licensed surveyor of New Mexico; except that the resubdivision
of platted tracts, which are less than one acre and which are contiguous with each
other, for the purpose of increasing or reducing the size of such contiguous tracts,
but not less than the minimum standard size required by the political subdivision,
shall not require the furnishing of a plat of the proposed resubdivision, provided
that a certificate of survey setting forth the legal description of tracts resulting
from such resubdivision shall be filed with the municipal planning commission, the
county clerk and the county assessor of that county in which the resubdivision is
situated, and such filing shall be considered as a rededication of said described
lots in all respects. The plat shall refer to permanent monuments and shall accurately describe each lot,
number each lot in progression, give its dimensions and the dimensions of all land
dedicated for public use or for the use of the owners of lots fronting or adjacent
to the land. Descriptions of the lots by number and plat designation are valid in conveyances
and for the purpose of taxation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-20-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-20-2 cover?
Section 3-20-2 ("Subdivision; description") 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 § 3-20-2?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-20-2" (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 § 3-20-2 apply to my situation?
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