Construction

NMSA 1978, § 48-1A-4 — under Article 1A.

NMSA 1978, § 48-1A-4

A. The Lien Protection Efficiency Act shall not be construed to create a lien or interest in property not otherwise existing under state or federal law. B. The Lien Protection Efficiency Act is not intended to affect a lien provided for by statute, a consensual lien now or hereafter recognized under common law of the state or the ability of the courts to impose equitable or constructive liens. History: Laws 1999, ch. 144, § 4.