New Mexico § 10-1-10 - Nepotism prohibited; exceptions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-1-10 — Nepotism prohibited; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1-10. Nepotism prohibited; exceptions
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person elected or appointed to any public office
or position under the laws of this state or by virtue of any ordinance of any municipality
thereof, to employ as clerk, deputy or assistant, in such office or position, whose
compensation is to be paid out of public funds, any persons related by consanguinity
or affinity within the third degree to the person giving such employment, unless such
employment shall first be approved by the officer, board, council or commission, whose
duty it is to approve the bond of the person giving such employment; provided, that
this act shall not apply where the compensation of such clerk, deputy or assistant
shall be at the rate of $600 or less a year, nor shall it apply to persons employed
as teachers in the public schools.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-1-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-1-10 cover?
Section 10-1-10 ("Nepotism prohibited; exceptions") 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 § 10-1-10?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-1-10" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 10-1-10 apply to my situation?
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