New Mexico § 66-5-407 - Reliance upon information
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-407 — Reliance upon information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-407. Reliance upon information
No person shall be held responsible in a court of law for any act or failure to act
which is directly attributable to his reliance upon the information contained in an
identification card issued pursuant to Sections 66-5-401 through 66-5-408 NMSA 1978; provided he has made a reasonable attempt to ascertain that the information
is correct, has not been altered and the card belongs to the person presenting it.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-407
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-407 cover?
Section 66-5-407 ("Reliance upon information") 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 § 66-5-407?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-5-407 apply to my situation?
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