New Mexico § 62-8-10 - Utility service; seriously ill individuals
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-8-10 — Utility service; seriously ill individuals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-8-10. Utility service; seriously ill individuals
Utility service shall not be discontinued to any residence where a seriously or chronically
ill person is residing if the person responsible for the utility service charges does
not have the financial resources to pay the charges and if a licensed physician, physician
assistant, osteopathic physician, osteopathic physician's assistant or certified nurse
practitioner certifies that discontinuance of service might endanger that person's
health or life and the certificate is delivered to a manager or officer of the provider
of the utility service at least two days prior to the due date of a billing for service. The commission shall provide by rule the procedure necessary to carry out this section.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-8-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-8-10 cover?
Section 62-8-10 ("Utility service; seriously ill individuals") 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 § 62-8-10?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-8-10" (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 § 62-8-10 apply to my situation?
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