The division shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity and legality of every application for registration of a vehicle, for a certificate of title therefor and for a driver's license, and of any other application lawfully made to the division. The division in all cases may make investigation as may be deemed necessary, may require additional information and shall reject any such application if not satisifed [satisfied] of the genuineness, regularity or legality thereof, or the truth of any statement contained therein, or for any other reason, when authorized by law.
History: 1953 Comp., § 64-2-8, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 12.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material in this section was inserted by the compiler and it is not part of the law.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 2 - Motor Vehicle Division of Taxation and Revenue Department
Section 66-2-3 - Powers and duties of department.
Section 66-2-5 - Director to prescribe forms.
Section 66-2-6 - Authority to administer oaths.
Section 66-2-7 - Records of the department.
Section 66-2-7.1 - Motor vehicle-related records; confidential.
Section 66-2-8 - Authority to grant or refuse applications.
Section 66-2-9 - Seizure of documents and plates.
Section 66-2-10 - Division may summon witnesses and take testimony.
Section 66-2-11 - Giving of notice.
Section 66-2-12 - Police authority of division.
Section 66-2-13 - Legal services rendered director.
Section 66-2-14 - Appointment of agents; termination.
Section 66-2-14.1 - Fee agent designation; termination.