Section 65-2A-12 - Warrants. - New Mexico Statutes

65-2A-12. Warrants.

A.     It is unlawful for any commuter service, charter service, towing service or motor carrier of property to provide compensated intrastate transportation in the state without a warrant from the commission.   

B.     The commission shall issue a warrant that allows a person to provide compensated intrastate transportation as a commuter service, charter service, towing service or motor carrier of property if the commission finds that the person is in compliance with the financial responsibility and safety requirements of the Motor Carrier Act [65-2A-1 NMSA 1978] and the rules of the commission.   

C.     A person may protest an application for a warrant if the person has reason to believe that the applicant does not meet the safety or financial responsibility requirements of the Motor Carrier Act and the rules of the commission.   

D.     A warrant shall not be transferred or leased to another person.   

E.     The commission may without notice or a public hearing cancel a warrant if the owner fails to operate under the warrant for twelve consecutive months.