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Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The question of authorizing the imposition of a tax under the Historic Building Improvements Act shall be submitted to voters of the county at any general election or special election called for that purpose following the adoption of a resolution pursuant to the Historic Building Improvements Act.
B. The proclamation calling the election shall be filed and published as required pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code and shall specify:
(1) the date on which the election will be held;
(2) the question that will be put to the voters;
(3) the precincts in the county, the location of each polling place and the hours the polling places will be open; and
(4) the date and time of the closing of the registration books by the county clerk as required by law.
C. The question on the ballot shall read:
“___ For the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of ___ dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of __________ years; or
___ Against the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of __________ dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of __________ years”.
D. The election shall be conducted and canvassed pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 4. Counties § 4-55B-4. Conduct of election; ballot - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-4-counties/nm-st-sect-4-55b-4/
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