New Mexico Statutes
Article 2A - Motor Carrier Act
Section 65-2A-39 - Effect on municipal powers.

Nothing contained in the Motor Carrier Act shall be construed:
A. to limit or restrict the police jurisdiction or power of a municipality over its streets, highways and public places except as otherwise provided by law;
B. in respect to matters other than rates and service regulations, to repeal a power of a municipality:
(1) to adopt and enforce reasonable police regulations and ordinances in the interest of the public safety, morals and convenience; or
(2) to protect the public against fraud, imposition or oppression by motor carriers within their respective jurisdiction.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 359, § 39.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 359, § 45 made Laws 2003, ch. 359, § 39 effective July 1, 2003.

Structure New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 65 - Motor Carriers

Article 2A - Motor Carrier Act

Section 65-2A-1 - Short title.

Section 65-2A-2 - Transportation policy.

Section 65-2A-3 - Definitions.

Section 65-2A-4 - Powers and duties of the commission.

Section 65-2A-5 - Applications in general; ministerial grants of authority; when public hearings required.

Section 65-2A-6 - Notice.

Section 65-2A-7 - Operating authorities in general.

Section 65-2A-7.1 - Findings.

Section 65-2A-8 - Certificates for passenger service.

Section 65-2A-9 - Certificates for household goods service.

Section 65-2A-10 - Permits

Section 65-2A-11 - Temporary authority.

Section 65-2A-12 - Warrants.

Section 65-2A-13 - Protests, objections and hearings.

Section 65-2A-14 - Changes in certificates or permits.

Section 65-2A-15 - Multiple operating authorities and business trade names allowed.

Section 65-2A-16 - Interstate motor carriers.

Section 65-2A-17 - Repealed.

Section 65-2A-18 - Financial responsibility.

Section 65-2A-19 - Safety requirements for motor vehicles and drivers.

Section 65-2A-20 - Tariffs.

Section 65-2A-21 - Rates.

Section 65-2A-22 - Time schedules.

Section 65-2A-23 - Motor carrier organizations.

Section 65-2A-24 - Motor vehicle leases; driver contracts.

Section 65-2A-25 - Household goods operations.

Section 65-2A-26 - Household goods voluntary dispute settlement program.

Section 65-2A-26.1 - Indemnity provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts void.

Section 65-2A-27 - Involuntary suspension, revocation or amendment of operating authorities; reinstatement.

Section 65-2A-28 - Designation of an agent for service of process.

Section 65-2A-29 - Reports and records.

Section 65-2A-30 - Unauthorized carrying of persons prohibited.

Section 65-2A-31 - Witnesses; subpoenas; service of process.

Section 65-2A-32 - Administrative penalties.

Section 65-2A-33 - Criminal and civil penalties; unfair trade practices.

Section 65-2A-34 - Actions to enforce commission orders.

Section 65-2A-35 - Appeal to supreme court.

Section 65-2A-36 - Fees.

Section 65-2A-37 - Electronic filing and certification of documents; electronic payment of fees.

Section 65-2A-38 - Exemptions.

Section 65-2A-39 - Effect on municipal powers.

Section 65-2A-40 - Repealed.

Section 65-2A-41 - Transition.