New Mexico § 62-9-5 - Abandonment of service
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-9-5 — Abandonment of service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-9-5. Abandonment of service
No utility shall abandon all or any portion of its facilities subject to the jurisdiction
of the commission, or any service rendered by means of such facilities, without first
obtaining the permission and approval of the commission. The commission shall grant such permission and approval, after notice and hearing,
upon finding that the continuation of service is unwarranted or that the present and
future public convenience and necessity do not otherwise require the continuation
of the service or use of the facility; provided, however, that ordinary discontinuance
of service or use of facilities for nonpayment of charges, nonuser or other reasons
in the usual course of business shall not be considered as abandonment. In considering the present and future public convenience and necessity, the commission
shall specifically consider the impact of the proposed abandonment of service on all
consumers served in this state, directly or indirectly, by the facilities sought to
be abandoned.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-9-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-9-5 cover?
Section 62-9-5 ("Abandonment of service") 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 § 62-9-5?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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