New Mexico § 66-5-235 - False affirmation; violation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-235 — False affirmation; violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-235. False affirmation; violation
When the department has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is operating a
motor vehicle in violation of Section 66-5-205 NMSA 1978 or has falsely affirmed the existence of a motor vehicle insurance policy or
the existence of some other means of satisfying the financial responsibility requirements
of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act, the department shall demand satisfactory
evidence from the person that the person meets the requirements of that act as provided
in Section 66-5-233 NMSA 1978 . If the person cannot provide evidence of financial responsibility within twenty
days after receipt of the department's demand for satisfactory proof of financial
responsibility, the department may suspend the person's registration as provided in Section 66-5-236 NMSA 1978 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-235
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-235 cover?
Section 66-5-235 ("False affirmation; violation") 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 § 66-5-235?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-235" (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 § 66-5-235 apply to my situation?
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