New Mexico § 3-7-2 - Extension of utility service by municipality or other utility
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-7-2 — Extension of utility service by municipality or other utility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-7-2. Extension of utility service by municipality or other utility
A municipal utility or a utility under the jurisdiction of the New Mexico public utility
commission and having a franchise from the municipality may extend service to territory
annexed by the municipality. If the territory annexed to the municipality is being served by a utility under
the jurisdiction of the New Mexico public utility commission and the municipality
is being served by another utility under the jurisdiction of the New Mexico public
utility commission, the New Mexico public utility commission shall determine which
utility under its jurisdiction shall serve the territory annexed to the municipality. The municipality shall grant a franchise to the utility that is to serve the territory
annexed to provide utility service in the territory annexed upon such terms as are
fair, just and equitable to all parties concerned.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-7-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-7-2 cover?
Section 3-7-2 ("Extension of utility service by municipality or other utility") 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 § 3-7-2?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 3-7-2 apply to my situation?
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