Section 12-2A-18 - Principles of construction; presumption. - New Mexico Statutes

12-2A-18. Principles of construction; presumption.

A.     A statute or rule is construed, if possible, to:   

(1)     give effect to its objective and purpose;   

(2)     give effect to its entire text; and   

(3)     avoid an unconstitutional, absurd or unachievable result.   

B.     A statute that is intended to be uniform with those of other states is construed to effectuate that purpose with respect to the subject of the statute.   

C.     The presumption that a civil statute in derogation of the common law is construed strictly does not apply to a statute of this state.