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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. “Construction” means building, altering, repairing, installing or demolishing in the ordinary course of business any:
(1) road, highway, bridge, parking area or related project;
(2) building, stadium or other structure;
(3) airport, subway or similar facility;
(4) park, trail, athletic field, golf course or similar facility;
(5) dam, reservoir, canal, ditch or similar facility;
(6) sewage or water treatment facility, power generating plant, pump station, natural gas compressing station or similar facility;
(7) sewage, water, gas or other pipeline;
(8) transmission line;
(9) radio, television or other tower;
(10) water, oil or other storage tank;
(11) shaft, tunnel or other mining appurtenance;
(12) electrical wiring, plumbing or plumbing fixture, gas piping, gas appliances or water conditioners;
(13) air conditioning conduit, heating or other similar mechanical work; or
(14) similar work, structures or installations.
B. “Construction” shall also include:
(1) leveling or clearing land;
(2) excavating earth;
(3) drilling wells of any type, including seismographic shot holes or core drilling; and
(4) similar work, structures or installations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 13. Public Purchases and Property § 13-1-40. Definition; construction - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-13-public-purchases-and-property/nm-st-sect-13-1-40/
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