N.M. Admin. Code § 20.1.9.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 20.1.9.9 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Liberal construction: This part shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose.

B. Severability: If any part or application of this part is held invalid, the remainder of this part or its application to other persons or situations shall not be affected.

C. Computation of time: In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this part, except as otherwise specifically provided, the day of the event from which the designated period begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the computed period shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state holiday, in which event the time is extended until the end of the next day, which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state holiday. Whenever a party must act within a prescribed period after service upon them, and service is by mail, three days is added to the prescribed period.

D. Extension of time: The secretary or hearing officer may grant an extension of time for the filing of any document upon timely motion of a party to the proceeding, for good cause shown, and after consideration of prejudice to other parties.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.1.9.9

20.1.9.9 NMAC - N, 12/01/07, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 23, December 11, 2018, eff. 12/11/2018