New Mexico § 60-13-12 - Contractor's license required
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-13-12 — Contractor's license required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-13-12. Contractor's license required
A. No person shall act as a contractor without a license issued by the division classified
to cover the type of work to be undertaken. B. No bid on a contract shall be submitted unless the contractor has a valid license
issued by the division to bid and perform the type of work to be undertaken; provided
this subsection shall not prohibit a licensed contractor from bidding or contracting
work involving the use of two or more trades, crafts or classifications if the performance
of the work in the trades, crafts or classifications other than the one in which he
is licensed is incidental or supplemental to the performance of the work in the trades,
crafts or classifications for which he is licensed; and further provided that work
coming under the jurisdiction of the mechanical bureau or the electrical bureau of
the division must be performed by a contractor licensed to perform that work. C. Any contractor may bid on a New Mexico highway project involving the expenditure
of federal funds prior to making application to the division for a license. The contractor, if he has not previously been issued a license, shall upon becoming
the apparent successful bidder apply to the division for a license. The director shall issue a license to the contractor in accordance with the provisions
of the Construction Industries Licensing Act.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 60-13-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-13-12 cover?
Section 60-13-12 ("Contractor's license required") 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 § 60-13-12?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-13-12" (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 § 60-13-12 apply to my situation?
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