In Chapter 20 NMSA 1978, the use of the male pronoun shall be construed to include the female equivalent unless specifically stated to the contrary.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-1-7, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 7.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 20-1-1 - New Mexico Military Code; regulations.
Section 20-1-2 - Laws to conform to United States regulations.
Section 20-1-3 - Armed forces regulations to govern.
Section 20-1-4 - Governor to be commander-in-chief; enforcement of New Mexico Military Code.
Section 20-1-5 - Adjutant general; appointment, powers and duties.
Section 20-1-6 - Payments by state treasurer; certificates of indebtedness.
Section 20-1-7 - Reference to gender.
Section 20-1-8.1 - Military deployment; municipal or county services and utilities discontinued.