New Mexico § 66-6-16 - Exemption for armed forces amputees and those who have lost use of limbs
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-6-16 — Exemption for armed forces amputees and those who have lost use of limbs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-6-16. Exemption for armed forces amputees and those who have lost use of limbs
A person who is a bona fide resident of New Mexico, who served in the armed forces
of the United States, who was honorably discharged and who suffered the loss or complete
and total loss of use of one or both legs at or above the ankle or one or both arms
at or above the wrist while so serving or from a service-connected cause shall be
exempt from payment of any motor vehicle registration fees to the state on one vehicle
a year owned by the person.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-6-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-6-16 cover?
Section 66-6-16 ("Exemption for armed forces amputees and those who have lost use of limbs") 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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