The bonds authorized in Chapter 4, Article 49 NMSA 1978 to be issued shall be in such form and shall be payable at such place or places as the board of county commissioners may direct, with interest payable semiannually at the same place or places where the principal is made payable. The bonds, except for bonds issued in book entry or similar form without the delivery of physical securities, shall bear the seal of the county issuing them and shall be signed by the chairman of the board of county commissioners and attested by the county clerk.
History: Laws 1891, ch. 83, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 350; Code 1915, § 1157; C.S. 1929, § 33-3902; 1941 Comp., § 15-4602; 1953 Comp., § 15-49-5; 1983, ch. 265, § 19.
Cross references. — For restrictions on county indebtedness, see N.M. Const., art. IX, § 10.
For destruction of documentary evidence of extinguished public debt, see 6-10-62 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 49 - Bonds for Courthouses, Jails, Bridges, Hospitals and Libraries
Section 4-49-1 - Bonds for remodeling and making additions.
Section 4-49-2 - [Location of county hospitals; approval of the department of health.]
Section 4-49-3 - [Two or more counties joining in construction of county hospital; bonds.]
Section 4-49-4 - Bonds for courthouses, jails and bridges.
Section 4-49-5 - [Election necessary.]
Section 4-49-6 - Legislative declaration; necessary public buildings and public projects.
Section 4-49-7 - General obligation bonds; authority to issue.
Section 4-49-8 - Election on bond question; petition; notice; election without petition.
Section 4-49-9 - [Second petition; procedure.]
Section 4-49-10 - [Conduct of election.]
Section 4-49-12 - [Qualifications of voters.]
Section 4-49-13 - [Stream on county boundary; bridge bonds.]
Section 4-49-14 - [Vote for issuance; notice of bids; proposals; place of construction.]
Section 4-49-15 - [Contracts authorized.]
Section 4-49-16 - [Registration of bonds.]
Section 4-49-17 - [Tax levy for payment of bonds.]
Section 4-49-18 - [Taxes to be paid in cash; use for specified purpose.]
Section 4-49-19 - [Redemption; notice; cancellation.]
Section 4-49-20 - [Use of funds for specific purpose; misapplication; penalty.]