New Mexico § 50-4-19 - Declaration of state public policy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 50-4-19 — Declaration of state public policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-4-19. Declaration of state public policy
It is declared to be the policy of this act (1) to establish minimum wage and overtime
compensation standards for all workers at levels consistent with their health, efficiency
and general well-being, and (2) to safeguard existing minimum wage and overtime compensation
standards which are adequate to maintain the health, efficiency and general well-being
of workers against the unfair competition of wage and hours standards which do not
provide adequate standards of living.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 50-4-19
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 50-4-19 cover?
Section 50-4-19 ("Declaration of state public policy") 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 § 50-4-19?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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