New Mexico § 65-1-9 - Department to enforce laws
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 65-1-9 — Department to enforce laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-1-9. Department to enforce laws
The department shall enforce and collect all excise taxes, license fees and other
fees and charges of every nature and perform all inspections and collect all information
considered necessary to enforce the laws of all departments, commissions and other
agencies of state government, in addition to those specifically assigned to the department,
whenever the department is so requested and agrees and the agreement is in writing
containing all reasonable detail concerning the responsibilities of the parties to
the agreement. The department shall also assist, as far as practicable and in accordance with a proper
written agreement, in the enforcement of statutory, administrative and judicial provisions
of the federal Motor Carrier Act. 1 1
See 49 U.S.C.A. § 502 et seq.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 65-1-9
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 65-1-9 cover?
Section 65-1-9 ("Department to enforce 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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