New Mexico § 66-3-106 - Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-106 — Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-106. Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation
The owner of a vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his title or interest,
and who has delivered possession of such vehicle and the certificate of title properly
assigned to the purchaser or transferee, shall not be liable for any damages thereafter
resulting from negligent operation of such vehicle by another.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-106 cover?
Section 66-3-106 ("Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation") 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.
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