New Mexico § 12-2A-18 Principles of construction; presumption

New Mexico Statutes

§ 12-2A-18 — Principles of construction; presumption

New Mexico·Ch. 12 Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters·Art. 2A Uniform Statute and Rule Construction Act

A. A statute or rule is construed, if possible, to:

(1)give effect to its objective and purpose;

(2)give effect to its entire text; and (3) avoid an unconstitutional, absurd or unachievable result. B. A statute that is intended to be uniform with those of other states is construed to effectuate that purpose with respect to the subject of the statute. C. The presumption that a civil statute in derogation of the common law is construed strictly does not apply to a statute of this state.

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A. A statute or rule is construed, if possible, to: (1) give effect to its objective and purpose; (2) give effect to its entire text; and (3) avoid an unconstitutional, absurd or unachievable result. B. A statute that is intended to be uniform with those of other states is construed to effectuate that purpose with respect to the subject of the statute. C. The presumption that a civil statute in derogation of the common law is construed strictly does not apply to a statute of this state.

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