Section 1-2-1.1 - Attorney general and district attorneys required to assist secretary of state. - New Mexico Statutes

1-2-1.1. Attorney general and district attorneys required to assist secretary of state.

A.     The attorney general and the several district attorneys of the state upon request of the secretary of state shall provide to the secretary of state legal advice, assistance, services and representation as counsel in any action to enforce the provisions of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978].   

B.     Upon the request of the secretary of state, the attorney general and the several district attorneys of the state shall assign investigators or lawyers to aid the secretary of state on election day to ensure the proper conduct of the election.