New Mexico § 62-8-8 - Inspection and supervision fee
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-8-8 — Inspection and supervision fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-8-8. Inspection and supervision fee
Each utility doing business in this state and subject to the control and jurisdiction
of the commission with respect to its rates or service regulations shall pay annually
to the state a fee for the inspection and supervision of such business in an amount
equal to five hundred six thousandths percent of its gross receipts from business
transacted in New Mexico for the preceding calendar year. That sum shall be payable on or before the first day of April in each year. An inspection and supervision fee shall be paid by utilities in addition to all
property, franchise, license, intangible and other taxes, fees and charges provided
by law. No similar inspection and supervision fee shall be measured by the amount of the
gross receipts of such utility for the calendar year next preceding the date fixed
in this section for the payment of the fee. In the case of utilities engaged in interstate business, the inspection and supervision
fee shall be measured by the gross receipts of those utilities from intrastate business
only for that preceding calendar year and not in any respect upon receipts derived
wholly or in part from interstate business. No inspection and supervision fee shall be charged on the gross receipts from the
sale of gas, water or electricity to a utility regulated by the commission for resale
to the public.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-8-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-8-8 cover?
Section 62-8-8 ("Inspection and supervision fee") 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 § 62-8-8?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-8-8" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 62-8-8 apply to my situation?
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