Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 60-6B-1 and 60-6B-2 NMSA 1978, a person not a citizen of the United States may apply for and be granted, subject to other qualifications required by the Liquor Control Act [60-3A-1 NMSA 1978], any license established by the provisions of the Domestic Winery and Small Brewery Act [60-6A-21 to 60-6A-28 NMSA 1978]; provided that the director of the department of alcoholic beverage control, in qualifying such licensees, may investigate the applicant's background by contacting the appropriate state or foreign governmental agencies, including police and international police organizations, and may require the furnishing of such documentation as necessary to determine the applicant's qualifications under the Liquor Control Act.
History: 1978 Comp., § 60-6A-28, enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 280, § 9; 1985, ch. 217, § 7.
Cross references. — For definition of "director," see 60-3A-3G NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 60 - Business Licenses
Section 60-6A-1 - Wholesaler's license.
Section 60-6A-2 - Retailer's license.
Section 60-6A-3 - Dispenser's license.
Section 60-6A-4 - Restaurant license.
Section 60-6A-5 - Club licenses.
Section 60-6A-6 - Manufacturer's license.
Section 60-6A-6.1 - Craft distiller's license.
Section 60-6A-7 - Nonresident license.
Section 60-6A-8 - Wine bottler's license.
Section 60-6A-9 - Public service license.
Section 60-6A-10 - Governmental license.
Section 60-6A-11 - Winegrower's license.
Section 60-6A-11.1 - Direct wine shipment permit; authorization; restrictions.
Section 60-6A-12 - Special dispenser's permits; state and local fees.
Section 60-6A-13 - Registration to transport.
Section 60-6A-14 - Sacramental wine.
Section 60-6A-15 - License and permit fees.
Section 60-6A-16 - Proration of fees.
Section 60-6A-17 - Issuance of licenses and collection of fees.
Section 60-6A-18 - Limitation on number of licenses; exceptions.
Section 60-6A-19 - No property right in license; exception.
Section 60-6A-21 - Short title.
Section 60-6A-22 - Definitions.
Section 60-6A-24 - Wine blender's license.
Section 60-6A-26 - Wine exporter's license.
Section 60-6A-26.1 - Small brewer's license.
Section 60-6A-26.2 - Beer bottler's license.
Section 60-6A-27 - License fees.
Section 60-6A-28 - Nonresident licenses.
Section 60-6A-29 - Wine wholesaler's license.
Section 60-6A-30 - Posting of warnings.
Section 60-6A-31 - State fair; golf courses; ski areas; alcoholic beverage sales restrictions.
Section 60-6A-32 - Interstate wine tastings; competitions; permits.
Section 60-6A-33 - Tasting permit; fees.
Section 60-6A-34 - Special bed and breakfast dispensing license; fees; limitations.
Section 60-6A-35 - Small brewer and winegrower limited wholesaler's license.
Section 60-6A-36 - Redeemable coupons prohibited.
Section 60-6A-37 - Alcoholic beverage delivery permit; third party delivery license.