New Mexico Statutes
§ 12-2A-4 — Construction of "shall", "must" and "may"
New Mexico § 12-2A-4
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 12Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Art. 2AUniform Statute and Rule Construction Act
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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 12-2A-4 (2026).
Text
A."Shall" and "must" express a duty, obligation, requirement or condition precedent.
B."May" confers a power, authority, privilege or right.
C."May not", "must not" and "shall not" prohibit the exercise of a power, authority, privilege or right.
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Legislative History
Laws 1997, ch. 173, § 4.
Nearby Sections
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§ 12-1-1
Ratification of contract§ 12-1-10
Applicability [of increased fee]§ 12-1-11
Issuance of debentures§ 12-1-12
[Sale of debentures.]§ 12-1-13
[Pledge of fees levied.]§ 12-1-14
Proceeds from sale of debentures§ 12-1-3
Powers of commission§ 12-1-4
Repealed§ 12-1-6
Repealed§ 12-1-9
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Bluebook (online)
New Mexico § 12-2A-4, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nm/12/12-2A-4.