New Mexico § 10-1-6 - Affidavits of residence; prima facie value as evidence
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-1-6 — Affidavits of residence; prima facie value as evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1-6. Affidavits of residence; prima facie value as evidence
Any person whose duty it is to engage or hire employees mentioned in Section 1 of
this act may require any person applying for such employment to file an affidavit
with such person, stating his name and residence and that he has been a bona fide
resident of the state of New Mexico for a period of one year next previous to the
date of application for such employment. In all prosecutions against any persons for violation of the provisions of this
act, such affidavits shall be received in evidence as prima facie proof of the truth
of the statements therein contained.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-1-6
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-1-6 cover?
Section 10-1-6 ("Affidavits of residence; prima facie value as evidence") 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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