Nothing in the Scenic Highway Zoning Act shall be construed to derogate from any powers of the state transportation commission under the Highway Beautification Act [67-12-1 to 67-12-14 NMSA 1978] or the powers of the commission relating to the construction, repair or maintenance of highways or to require any act or omission on the part of the commission that is inconsistent with federal or state laws, regulations or policies. Nothing in the Scenic Highway Zoning Act shall be construed so as to affect or limit in any way any nonconforming use in existence on the effective date of the Scenic Highway Zoning Act or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto.
History: 1953 Comp., § 55-14-16, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 16; 2003, ch. 142, § 88.
The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "state transportation commission" for "state highway commission"; and substituted "affect" for "effect" in the last sentence.
Severability clauses. — Laws 1973, ch. 17, § 17, provides for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 13 - Scenic Highway Zoning
Section 67-13-1 - Short title.
Section 67-13-2 - Legislative declaration.
Section 67-13-3 - Definitions.
Section 67-13-4 - Creation of scenic highway zones.
Section 67-13-5 - Boundaries of scenic highway zones.
Section 67-13-6 - Board powers; delegation allowed.
Section 67-13-7 - Decision of board final.
Section 67-13-8 - Administrative powers of board.
Section 67-13-9 - Zoning authority.
Section 67-13-10 - Zoning; regulations and restrictions; public hearings required; notice.
Section 67-13-11 - Appeals; grounds; stay of proceedings.
Section 67-13-12 - Zoning; petition for review; restraining order.
Section 67-13-13 - Zoning enforcement.
Section 67-13-14 - Conflicts between zoning regulations and other laws.