New Mexico § 5-8-38 - Duties to be performed within time limits
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-38 — Duties to be performed within time limits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-8-38. Duties to be performed within time limits
If the governing body of the municipality or county does not perform a duty imposed
under the Development Fees Act within the prescribed period, a person who has paid
an impact fee or an owner of land on which an impact fee has been paid has the right
to present a written request to the governing body of the municipality or county stating
the nature of the unperformed duty and requesting that it be performed within sixty
days after the date of the request. If the governing body of the municipality or county finds that the duty is required
under the Development Fees Act and is late in being performed, it shall cause the
duty to commence within sixty days after the date of the request and continue until
completion.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-8-38
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-38 cover?
Section 5-8-38 ("Duties to be performed within time limits") 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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