N.M. Stat. § 1-1-7.1

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 1-1-7.1 - Residence for purpose of candidacy and signing of petitions; rule for determining

For the purpose of determining the residence of a person desiring to be a candidate for the nomination or election to an office under the provisions of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978] or for the purpose of determining the residence of any signer of a petition required by the Election Code, permanent residence shall be resolved in favor of that place shown on the person's certificate of registration as his permanent residence, provided the person resides on the premises.

NMS § 1-1-7.1

1978 Comp., § 1-1-7.1, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 378, § 1; 1985, ch. 207, § 1; 1993, ch. 314, § 1; 1993, ch. 316, § 1.