Section 64-4-1 – Short title.

Sections 64-4-1 through 64-4-15 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Aircraft Registration Act.” History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 1; 1977, ch. 250, § 22.

Section 64-4-10 – Transfer of registration.

Whenever the owner or lessee of a registered aircraft transfers his title or interest thereto, the registration certificate and number issued for such aircraft shall remain with said aircraft. Upon a transfer or assignment of title or interest the owner or lessee shall endorse such assignment upon his certificate of registration, which statement shall be […]

Section 64-4-11 – Registration fees.

A. The division shall collect the following registration fees: (1) when the model of the aircraft is one year or less old immediately prior to the year for which it is being registered, two cents ($.02) a pound of manufacturer’s maximum gross weight; (2) when the model of the aircraft is two years old immediately […]

Section 64-4-12 – Aircraft dealer’s and specialized-use license.

Any dealer in new or used aircraft, or both, who holds such aircraft for resale and operates them primarily for purposes incident to a resale, or owner or lessee of specialized-use aircraft, may apply to the division for a dealer’s or a specialized-use license. Upon such application, the division shall issue an aircraft dealer’s or […]

Section 64-4-13 – Fraudulent applications.

Any person who fraudulently uses a false or fictitious name in any application for aircraft registration or knowingly makes a false statement or knowingly conceals a material fact or otherwise commits a fraud in any such application shall upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-13, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. […]

Section 64-4-14 – Disposition of fees.

A. Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, all fees collected under the provisions of the Aircraft Registration Act shall be remitted to the state treasurer by the division for credit to the state aviation fund. B. Eighty percent of registration fees collected with respect to aircraft registered pursuant to Subsection B of […]

Section 64-4-15 – Exemptions.

The provisions of this act [64-4-1 to 64-4-15 NMSA 1978] shall not apply to the following: A. Public aircraft. Any aircraft owned by the state or any political subdivision thereof, or any aircraft of the United States government. B. Nonresident aircraft. Any aircraft having a habitual situs or permanent base in another state, provided the […]

Section 64-4-2 – Purpose of act.

The purpose of this act [64-4-1 to 64-4-15 NMSA 1978] is to provide for registration and uniform taxation of aircraft based or hangared in New Mexico. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 2. ANNOTATIONS Aircraft of nonresident servicemen exempt. — Under New Mexico law, an aircraft is not defined […]

Section 64-4-3 – Definitions.

As used in the Aircraft Registration Act: A. “division” means the aviation division of the state highway and transportation department; B. “director” means the executive head of the division; C. “maximum gross weight” means the manufacturer’s gross weight according to the operating limitations placard of the aircraft, furnished by the federal aviation administration; and D. […]

Section 64-4-4 – Aircraft registration.

A. All aircraft based or hangared within this state shall be registered annually with the division, and a registration fee shall be paid as approved in the Aircraft Registration Act. B. Aircraft that are within the state for maintenance, overhaul, storage or repair, but that are habitually or permanently based in another state, may be […]

Section 64-4-5 – Time of registration; penalty.

A. The owner or lessee of an aircraft, whichever is in possession, shall register the aircraft prior to March 1 of each year. B. Any person who purchases, leases or otherwise acquires an aircraft or brings one into the state after March 1 shall register the aircraft within fifteen days after purchase, lease, acquisition or […]

Section 64-4-5.1 – Unpaid registration fees; lien; hearing; seizure.

A. The registration fee and any penalties that have accrued under the Aircraft Registration Act constitute a lien on the aircraft from the date the registration fee was due. The division shall notify the registered owner of any aircraft required to be registered under that act by mailing a notice of intent to file a […]

Section 64-4-6 – Action on application.

Upon receipt of an application for registration of any aircraft and payment of the required fee, the division shall file the application, assign to the application and the aircraft to be registered a distinct number and register the application and the number in an index to be kept for that purpose. A number plate and […]

Section 64-4-7 – Division duties.

The division shall prepare the applications for registration certificate [certificates] and registration numbers to provide for a uniform, statewide registration of aircraft and shall keep in the office of the division in Santa Fe a current index of aircraft registration. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-7, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 7; 1970, ch. […]

Section 64-4-8 – Rules and regulations.

The director has the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing the Aircraft Registration Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-8, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 8; 1970, ch. 50, § 6; 1977, ch. 250, § 27. ANNOTATIONS No authority to provide for exemptions. — Authority to promulgate rules […]

Section 64-4-9 – Duplicate certificates.

Duplicate certificates of registration may be obtained upon proof of loss or destruction of the original by application therefor to the division and a payment of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) for each additional certificate. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-9, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 9; 1970, ch. 50, § 7; 1977, ch. […]