The state fire marshal shall keep open to public inspection, at reasonable hours, all records of fires occurring within the state.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 958; 2020, ch. 9, § 39.
The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, added "state fire" preceding "marshal".
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 52 - State Fire Marshal
Section 59A-52-1 - State fire marshal's office created; state fire marshal created.
Section 59A-52-1.1 - State fire marshal; appointment; powers and duties.
Section 59A-52-2 - State fire marshal to administer article.
Section 59A-52-3 - Deputy state fire marshal and other employees; qualifications of deputy.
Section 59A-52-4 - Bonding of employees.
Section 59A-52-5 - Cooperation with other agencies for prevention and control of fires.
Section 59A-52-6 - Fire protection training programs.
Section 59A-52-8 - Investigation of fire hazards; abatement.
Section 59A-52-9 - May enter upon premises.
Section 59A-52-10 - Investigation of fires and explosions; hearings; use of state police laboratory.
Section 59A-52-11 - Witnesses; per diem and mileage.
Section 59A-52-12 - Records of fires open to public.
Section 59A-52-13 - Transmittal of evidence indicating criminal acts.
Section 59A-52-14 - Appropriations.
Section 59A-52-14.1 - Firefighter training academy; use fee fund created.
Section 59A-52-15 - Fire prevention; public occupancies regulations.
Section 59A-52-15.1 - Fire and smoke damper and fire control systems; commission rules.
Section 59A-52-16 - Flammable liquids rules; nationwide standards; definition.
Section 59A-52-17 - Rules; public hearing.
Section 59A-52-19 - Police power of state fire marshal; cooperation of state officers.
Section 59A-52-20 - Cease and desist orders; certain violations are misdemeanors.
Section 59A-52-21 - Administrative appeal of orders and modifications.
Section 59A-52-22 - Judicial review of order.
Section 59A-52-23 - Enforcement of cease and desist orders.
Section 59A-52-24 - Penalty for violation of law or rules.
Section 59A-52-25 - Penalty for violation of cease and desist order.
Section 59A-52-26 - Volunteer firefighters; stipend.
Section 59A-52-27 - Fire services council created; membership.