New Mexico Statutes 5-14-9. Enforcement
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A. An action to enforce the Civic and Convention Center Funding Act may be brought by:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 5-14-9
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(1) the attorney general or the district attorney in the county of jurisdiction; or
(2) a vendor who is collecting the proceeds of a convention center fee in the county of jurisdiction.
B. A district court may issue a writ of mandamus or order an injunction or other appropriate remedy to enforce the provisions of the Civic and Convention Center Funding Act.
C. The court shall award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in a court action to enforce the provisions of the Civic and Convention Center Funding Act.