The establishment, operation or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of the Highway Beautification Act is a public nuisance. In addition to all other remedies and powers granted to the commission by the Highway Beautification Act, the commission may cause the public nuisance to be abated, by application to the district court of the county in which the subject junkyard is located, or otherwise as provided by law.
History: 1953 Comp., § 55-11-10, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 65, § 10; 1971, ch. 108, § 7.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39A C.J.S. Highways § 143.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 12 - Highway Beautification
Section 67-12-1 - Short title.
Section 67-12-2 - Definitions.
Section 67-12-3 - Public policy.
Section 67-12-4 - Outdoor advertising prohibited; exceptions.
Section 67-12-5 - Outdoor advertising; regulations; permits.
Section 67-12-6 - Outdoor advertising; acquisition; compensation; removal.
Section 67-12-7 - Outdoor advertising; safety rest areas; information centers.
Section 67-12-9 - Junkyards; license required.
Section 67-12-10 - Junkyards; screening; acquisition; removal; compensation.
Section 67-12-11 - Junkyards; abatement of nuisance.
Section 67-12-12 - Powers of commission.
Section 67-12-13 - Construction of act.
Section 67-12-14 - Acquisition of land for scenic beauty.
Section 67-12-15 - Tree plantings along medians and public rights-of-way.