New Mexico § 57-1-18 - Limitation of retail purchases unlawful
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 57-1-18 — Limitation of retail purchases unlawful, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-1-18. Limitation of retail purchases unlawful
It is unlawful for any merchant to advertise or offer for sale any item of merchandise
with a limitation upon the number of the item that any retail purchaser may purchase
at the advertised price. It is further unlawful for any merchant offering or advertising any item of merchandise
in his place of business at any given price to refuse to sell to any prospective retail
purchaser for cash the whole or any part of his stock of such item at such price. However, this section shall not be applicable to a purchaser purchasing for resale.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 57-1-18
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 57-1-18 cover?
Section 57-1-18 ("Limitation of retail purchases unlawful") 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 § 57-1-18?
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