New Mexico § 62-3-5 - Collection of fees by public utilities
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-3-5 — Collection of fees by public utilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-3-5. Collection of fees by public utilities
Any public utility that owns or operates a public water supply system upon whom a
fee is imposed pursuant to Section 74-1-7 or 74-1-8 NMSA 1978 shall be entitled immediately to collect the fee from its ratepayers, without a request
for a change in rates. The utility shall notify the New Mexico public utility commission in writing of
the imposition of the fee and, if practicable, shall show the fee as a separate line
item on its bill.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-3-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-3-5 cover?
Section 62-3-5 ("Collection of fees by public utilities") 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 § 62-3-5?
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