New Mexico § 1-3-8 - Precinct changes; notice and publication
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-3-8 — Precinct changes; notice and publication, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-3-8. Precinct changes; notice and publication
Upon the adoption of any resolution, or upon the final action of any district court
upon a petition creating, abolishing, dividing or consolidating any precinct, or changing
any precinct boundary, or changing any designated polling place, the board of county
commissioners shall: A. send a certified copy of the resolution or court order to the secretary of state
and to the county chair of each of the major political parties; and B. publish once the resolution in a newspaper as provided in the Election Code.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-3-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-3-8 cover?
Section 1-3-8 ("Precinct changes; notice and publication") 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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