New Mexico § 19-1-4 - Oath and bond
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-4 — Oath and bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1-4. Oath and bond
Before entering upon the duties of his office the commissioner shall qualify by taking
and subscribing an oath as prescribed by the constitution and by executing a bond
to the state in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), conditioned for
the faithful performance of the duties of his office, and which bond, together with
said oath, shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. If such bond be executed by a surety company, the expense thereof shall be paid
out of the state lands maintenance fund.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-1-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-4 cover?
Section 19-1-4 ("Oath and bond") 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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