As used in the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978], "shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-1-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 3.
"Shall" and "may"
NMSA 1978, § 1-1-3 — under Article 1.
NMSA 1978, § 1-1-3
NMSA 1978, § 1-1-3 — under Article 1.
NMSA 1978, § 1-1-3
As used in the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978], "shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-1-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 3.