New Mexico § 71-6-8 - Certification
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 71-6-8 — Certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-6-8. Certification
A. A person who manufactures, distributes or sells solar collectors may apply to the
department for certification of the collectors. The department shall certify the solar collectors if: (1) the applicant submits test results performed by an approved testing facility that
show that the collectors meet the minimum standards of durability and reliability
and that indicate the thermal efficiency of the collectors; or (2) the applicant submits test results that show that the collectors meet the minimum
standards of durability and reliability and that indicate the thermal efficiency of
the collectors and the applicant submits proof that the collectors have been certified
or approved by another state or the federal government and, in the opinion of the
secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources, the minimum standards and testing
criteria of the other state or the federal government are at least as stringent as
those established pursuant to the Solar Collector Standards Act. B. The department shall maintain accurate records of all solar collectors that have
been certified pursuant to Subsection A of this section, including the test results
submitted to the department. The records shall be available for public inspection. C. Not more than once every two years, the department may require any applicant for
which solar collectors have been previously certified pursuant to this section to
submit additional or more recent test results. If the applicant continues to meet the requirements of Subsection A of this section,
the certification of the solar collectors shall be continued. If the applicant fails to submit the additional or more recent test results or if
the applicant fails to continue to meet the requirements of Subsection A of this section,
the department shall withdraw the certification previously issued and shall so notify
the applicant. D. The department shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of
this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 71-6-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 71-6-8 cover?
Section 71-6-8 ("Certification") 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 § 71-6-8?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 71-6-8 apply to my situation?
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