New Mexico § 5-3-12 - Application of courthouse building laws
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-3-12 — Application of courthouse building laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-3-12. Application of courthouse building laws
The proceedings for calling, holding and canvassing the results of an election to
determine whether such bonds are to be issued, the manner of issuance and the terms
and provisions of such bonds, the sale thereof, the levy of taxes for the payment
thereof, and the manner and time of payment thereof shall all be the same as is now
or may hereafter be provided by law with respect to bonds issued for the purpose of
building courthouses, and, in general, all of the provisions of law with respect to
county courthouse bonds shall, so far as applicable, apply to the bonds herein authorized.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-3-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-3-12 cover?
Section 5-3-12 ("Application of courthouse building laws") 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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