New Mexico § 18-2-15 - Certificates required

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 18-2-15 — Certificates required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-2-15. Certificates required

A. A permanent professional librarian's certificate is required for the chief librarian

of any library: (1) supported in whole or in part by public funds, and serving a municipality or other

political subdivision having a population in excess of fifteen thousand persons as

shown by the last federal decennial census; or (2) of any state agency or state-supported institution. B. A grade I librarian's certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library,

supported in whole or in part by public funds, serving a municipality or other political

subdivision having a population of at least three thousand, but not more than ten

thousand persons, as shown by the last federal decennial census. C. A grade II librarian's certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library,

supported in whole or in part by public funds, serving a municipality or other political

subdivision having a population of at least ten thousand and one, but not more than

fifteen thousand persons, as shown by the last federal decennial census. D. The provisions of this section do not apply to libraries of public schools or county

law libraries.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 18-2-15

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 18-2-15 cover?

Section 18-2-15 ("Certificates required") 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 § 18-2-15?

A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 18-2-15" (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?

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How does New Mexico § 18-2-15 apply to my situation?

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