New Mexico § 12-1-3 - Powers of commission
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 12-1-3 — Powers of commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1-3. Powers of commission
The New Mexico compilation commission, acting on the advice and approval of an advisory
committee appointed by the New Mexico supreme court, may: A. provide for official, annotated compilations of the New Mexico statutes and court
rules as approved by the supreme court and all other necessary things pertaining to
the publication, including online publication, of any compilation and related publications; B. provide for the licensing of the content of the compilation and any related publications; C. contract with a publisher for any compilation or related publications as may be
necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this section; D. do all things necessary to keep current the master database of publications published
or authorized for publication by the compilation commission; and E. hire an executive director, who shall: (1) serve as the chief administrative officer of the commission; (2) serve at the pleasure of the commission; (3) carry out the policies established by the commission; and (4) within available funding, hire such additional staff as necessary to effectuate
the powers exercised by the commission.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 12-1-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 12-1-3 cover?
Section 12-1-3 ("Powers of commission") 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 § 12-1-3?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 12-1-3" (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 § 12-1-3 apply to my situation?
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