N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.13 Scheduling of Inspections

• Library: New Mexico Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register Vol. 34, No. 21, November7, 2023
• Citation: N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.13
• Year: 2023

A. Every motor vehicle, as defined in 20.11.101.7 NMAC, shall be inspected biennially when the owner is so notified or otherwise informed by MVD. The MVD will distribute notices or other appropriate information to owners of vehicles applying for re-registration in accordance with the written agreement made between the MVD and the Program Manager. Vehicles shall also be inspected upon sale and when titles are transferred. Any person who believes he/she has a vehicle for which he/she has been erroneously notified of inspection may petition the Program Manager to correct such error.

B. Vehicles Unavailable for Inspection:

(1) Motor vehicles which are unavailable for inspection, and primarily operated in an area that does not have an I/M Program, may be granted an extension of inspection, if authorized by the Program Manager. Persons seeking an extension may petition the Program Manager by submitting a signed affidavit justifying the special need and by providing other necessary documentation as required by the Program Manager.

(2) Motor vehicles which are registered in Bernalillo County but are primarily operated in another I/M Program shall be tested, either in the area of primary operation or in Bernalillo county. If tested in another I/M Program area, the Program Manager will issue a compliance certificate upon presentation of a passing I/M test from the other program.

C. Federal, State and Local Government Vehicles:

(1) Each motor vehicle...