A. A statute or rule that incorporates by reference another procedural statute of New Mexico incorporates a later enactment or amendment of the other statute.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 12-2A-12

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

B. A statute that incorporates by reference a rule of New Mexico does not incorporate a later adoption or amendment of the rule.

C. A rule that incorporates by reference another rule of New Mexico incorporates a later adoption or amendment of the other rule.