The purpose of this act [64-4-1 to 64-4-15 NMSA 1978] is to provide for registration and uniform taxation of aircraft based or hangared in New Mexico.
History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 2.
Aircraft of nonresident servicemen exempt. — Under New Mexico law, an aircraft is not defined by statute as a motor vehicle; hence, aircraft of nonresident servicemen stationed in this state are exempt from the provisions of the Aircraft Registration Act by virtue of the federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. §§ 501 to 591). 1966 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-41 (rendered under prior law).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8A Am. Jur. 2d Aviation § 27.
2A C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace §§ 39 to 41, 189.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 4 - Registration of Aircraft
Section 64-4-2 - Purpose of act.
Section 64-4-4 - Aircraft registration.
Section 64-4-5 - Time of registration; penalty.
Section 64-4-5.1 - Unpaid registration fees; lien; hearing; seizure.
Section 64-4-6 - Action on application.
Section 64-4-7 - Division duties.
Section 64-4-8 - Rules and regulations.
Section 64-4-9 - Duplicate certificates.
Section 64-4-10 - Transfer of registration.
Section 64-4-11 - Registration fees.
Section 64-4-12 - Aircraft dealer's and specialized-use license.
Section 64-4-13 - Fraudulent applications.