New Mexico § 3-38-1 Licensing; business activities

New Mexico Statutes

§ 3-38-1 — Licensing; business activities

New Mexico § 3-38-1

Ch. 3Municipalities

Art. 38Licenses and Taxes

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 3-38-1 (2026).

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The governing body may declare, by ordinance, that the licensing or regulation of a business not otherwise exempt by law is conducive to the promotion of the health and general welfare of the municipality and may impose a license fee on and require a separate license for each place of business conducted by the same person, firm, corporation or association. The license fee shall bear a reasonable relation to the regulation of the business.

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The governing body may declare, by ordinance, that the licensing or regulation of a business not otherwise exempt by law is conducive to the promotion of the health and general welfare of the municipality and may impose a license fee on and require a separate license for each place of business conducted by the same person, firm, corporation or association. The license fee shall bear a reasonable relation to the regulation of the business.