New Mexico § 3-15-13 - Charter controls when statute is inconsistent; statutory interpretation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-15-13 — Charter controls when statute is inconsistent; statutory interpretation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-15-13. Charter controls when statute is inconsistent; statutory interpretation
A. A municipality organized under the provisions of the Municipal Charter Act shall
be governed by the provisions of the charter adopted pursuant to that act, and no
law relating to municipalities inconsistent with the provisions of the charter shall
apply to any such municipality. B. A municipality which adopts a charter may exercise all legislative powers and perform
all functions not expressly denied charter municipalities by general law or charter. A liberal construction shall be given to the powers of municipalities to provide
for maximum local self-government.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-15-13
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-15-13 cover?
Section 3-15-13 ("Charter controls when statute is inconsistent; statutory interpretation") 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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