New Mexico § 67-14-3 - Exemption procedures
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-14-3 — Exemption procedures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-14-3. Exemption procedures
The state transportation commission, upon receipt of a declaration, petition, resolution,
certified copy of an ordinance or other clear direction from a board of county commissioners
or governing body of a municipality, provided that such resolution is not in conflict
with an existing statute or ordinance, that removal of motorist services directional
signs would cause an economic hardship in a defined area, shall forward such declaration,
resolution or finding to the secretary for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying
for exemption pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 131(o) . Any such declaration or resolution submitted to the state transportation commission
shall further find that such motorist services directional signs provide directional
information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public and shall
request the retention in such specified areas by the state of such directional motorist
services signs as defined in Sections 67-14-1 through 67-14-3 NMSA 1978 . The state transportation commission shall thereupon comply with all regulations
issued by the federal highway administration necessary for application for the exemption
provided in 23 U.S.C. 131(o) , provided such motorist services directional signs were lawfully erected under state
law at the time of their erection and were in existence on May 5, 1976. Any costs incurred by the state transportation commission in complying with the
requirements of this section may be passed on to the appropriate petitioners or the
owners of the signs seeking exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-14-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-14-3 cover?
Section 67-14-3 ("Exemption procedures") 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 § 67-14-3?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 67-14-3 apply to my situation?
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