New Mexico § 66-2-17 - Administrative hearing; procedure
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-2-17 — Administrative hearing; procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-2-17. Administrative hearing; procedure
A. Unless a more specific provision for review exists, any person may dispute the
denial of, or failure to either allow or deny, any license, permit, placard or registration
provided for under the Motor Vehicle Code by filing with the secretary a written protest
against the action or inaction by the department. Every protest shall identify the person and the action or inaction that is in dispute,
the grounds for the protest and the affirmative relief requested. The statement of grounds for protest shall specify individual grounds upon which
the protest is based and a summary statement of the evidence expected to be produced
supporting each ground asserted, if any; provided that the person may supplement
the statement at any time prior to a hearing conducted on the protest pursuant to
the provisions of the Administrative Hearings Office Act. The secretary may, in appropriate cases, provide for an informal conference before
the administrative hearings office sets a hearing of the protest. B. Any protest by a person shall be filed within thirty days of the date of the mailing
or verbal notification of the action proposed to be taken by the department. If a protest is not filed within the time required for filing a protest, the secretary
may proceed with the action proposed by the department.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-2-17
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-2-17 cover?
Section 66-2-17 ("Administrative hearing; procedure") 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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