New Mexico § 67-8-8 - Advertising signs adjoining public highways; definitions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-8-8 — Advertising signs adjoining public highways; definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-8-8. Advertising signs adjoining public highways; definitions
The following words and phrases as used in this act shall for the purpose of this
act have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those
instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: A. “public highway.” Every public street, road, highway or thoroughfare of any kind in this state used
by the public whether actually dedicated to the public and accepted by proper authority
or otherwise; B. “state highway.” Every public highway which has been designated a state highway either by the legislature
or by the state highway engineer; C. “person.” Any person, firm or corporation whatsoever.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 67-8-8 ("Advertising signs adjoining public highways; definitions") 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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