New Mexico § 42-2-1 - Declaration of intent
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-2-1 — Declaration of intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2-1. Declaration of intent
The legislature hereby determines and declares that the construction of urgently needed
public roads and state highways is being delayed by the inability to enter into timely
possession of the condemned property; that the landowner must wait the termination
of prolonged litigation before he receives compensation for his property; that the
delay in possession and therefore construction of the facility results in increased
construction costs and thereby injuriously affects the public. The legislature, recognizing its responsibility, intends to solve these problems
by establishing a special procedure whereby the state can enter into possession at
the inception of the proceeding, and the interests of the property owner are protected
by providing for an adequate bond prior to vesting of title and the taking of possession
and also safeguarding the property owners' right to a speedy judicial determination
of the total just compensation due. This legislation is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace,
health, and safety, the promotion of the general welfare and to minimize the economic
and financial dislocation caused by highway construction. The special procedure set forth herein shall be in addition to any other condemnation
procedure now in effect and shall not be construed as repealing or amending such procedure
by implication.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 42-2-1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-2-1 cover?
Section 42-2-1 ("Declaration of intent") 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 § 42-2-1?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-2-1" (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 § 42-2-1 apply to my situation?
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