Utilities Law in New Mexico
This page covers utilities law as it applies in New Mexico — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in New Mexico
New Mexico state law
- Chapter 50 — Employment Law › Article 4 — Labor Conditions; Payment of WagesNM 50 § 50-4-22
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 7 — Taxation › Article 9 — Gross Receipts and Compensating TaxNM 7 § 7-9-3
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 30 — Criminal Offenses › Article 17 — FireNM 30 § 30-17-5
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 31 — Criminal Procedure › Article 5 — Interstate CompactsNM 31 § 31-5-17
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 65 — Motor Carriers › Article 5 — Procedures for Vehicles Entering or Leaving StateNM 65 § 65-5-1
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 41 — Torts › Article 4 — Tort ClaimsNM 41 § 41-4-8
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in New Mexico.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.