New Mexico § 5-5-17 - Execution of bonds
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-5-17 — Execution of bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-5-17. Execution of bonds
Any such general obligation bonds or revenue bonds shall be executed in the name of
and on behalf of the municipality and signed by the chairman of the board, mayor of
the city or other titular head of the municipality with its seal affixed thereto and
attested by its clerk. Except for such bonds which are registrable for payment of interest, interest coupons
payable to bearer shall be attached to the bonds and shall bear the original or facsimile
signature of said two officials. The bonds and coupons bearing the signatures of the officers in office at the time
of the signing thereof shall be the valid and binding obligations of the municipality,
notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all of
the persons whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to fill their respective
offices.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-5-17
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-5-17 cover?
Section 5-5-17 ("Execution of bonds") 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 § 5-5-17?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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