New Mexico § 67-12-3 - Public policy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-12-3 — Public policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-12-3. Public policy
In order to promote public safety, health, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of public
travel, to protect the public investment in public highways and to preserve and enhance
the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is the public policy of this
state to regulate the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising and the establishment,
operation and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary
systems in accordance with the Highway Beautification Act. The legislature finds that regulation of outdoor advertising and junkyards is for
a highway purpose.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-12-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-12-3 cover?
Section 67-12-3 ("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 § 67-12-3?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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