New Mexico § 66-6-6.1 - Additional registration fee
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-6-6.1 — Additional registration fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-6-6.1. Additional registration fee
For registration of vehicles subject to the registration fees imposed by Sections 66-6-2 and 66-6-4 NMSA 1978 , there is imposed an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) for each twelve-month
period for which a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight under twenty-six thousand pounds
is registered. Amounts collected pursuant to this section are appropriated to the department and
may be expended in fiscal year 2010 and subsequent fiscal years for the purposes of
enforcing the provisions of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act and for creating
and maintaining a multilanguage noncommercial driver's license testing program. After those purposes are met, the balance of the registration fees collected pursuant
to this section shall be used by the department to defray the costs of operating the
motor vehicle division and for the purposes set forth in the provisions of Subsection F of Section 66-6-13 NMSA 1978 . At the end of a fiscal year, unexpended and unencumbered balances of the amounts
collected pursuant to this section shall not revert to the general fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-6-6.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-6-6.1 cover?
Section 66-6-6.1 ("Additional registration fee") 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 § 66-6-6.1?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-6-6.1" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 66-6-6.1 apply to my situation?
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