Whenever three percent of the duly qualified electors of any county affected by a rule or regulation promulgated by the commission, concerning hunting or fishing within said county, shall petition the commission in writing, requesting a hearing, the commission shall grant a public hearing, the time, place and purpose of which shall be set forth by advertising in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the state not less than ten (10) days before the date of such hearing; and shall, on the date of hearing, give full opportunity for all persons to be heard on the point in controversy. But nothing in this section shall be construed as suspending or invalidating any such rule or regulation, unless it is suspended or revoked by the commission.
§ 17-1-27 NMSA 1978
[Hearings on rules and regulations; petition; publication of notice of hearing.]
Known as the Game and Fish Bond Act
The act spans §§ 17–17 (34 sections).
Laws 1921, ch. 35, § 10; C.S. 1929, § 57-110; 1941 Comp., § 43-113; 1953 Comp., § 53-1-13.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.