New Mexico § 51-1-44 - Additional definitions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 51-1-44 — Additional definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-1-44. Additional definitions
For purposes of the Unemployment Compensation Law: A. “employment” means service performed by an individual in the employ of a governmental
entity unless such service is performed by an individual in the exercise of his duties: (1) as an elected official; (2) as a member of a legislative body or a member of the judiciary of a governmental
entity of this state; (3) as a member of the national guard or air national guard; (4) as an employee serving on a temporary basis in case of fire, snow, earthquake,
flood or similar emergency; or (5) in a position which, under or pursuant to state law, is designated as: (a) a major nontenured policy-making or advisory position; or (b) a policy-making or advisory position the performance of the duties of which ordinarily
does not require more than eight hours per week; B. “governmental entity” means the state or any political subdivision thereof, or
any instrumentality of any one or more of the foregoing which is wholly owned by one
or more states or political subdivisions; C. “local public body” means all political subdivisions of the state or any of their
agencies, instrumentalities and institutions or any county hospitals, or outpatient
clinics thereof, leased to, or operated under an agreement with, a state educational
institution named in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico . The term “local public body” shall not be construed to mean school districts; and D. “state” or “state agency” means the state of New Mexico or any of its branches,
agencies, departments, boards, instrumentalities or institutions, and all school districts
of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 51-1-44
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 51-1-44 cover?
Section 51-1-44 ("Additional definitions") 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 § 51-1-44?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 51-1-44" (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 § 51-1-44 apply to my situation?
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