Section 7-38-53 - Collection of delinquent property taxes on personal property; assertion of claim against personal property. - New Mexico Statutes

7-38-53. Collection of delinquent property taxes on personal property; assertion of claim against personal property.

A county treasurer may collect delinquent property taxes on personal property by asserting a claim against the owner's personal property for which taxes are delinquent. A claim shall be asserted by service of a demand warrant by the county treasurer, an employee of his office designated by him or the county sheriff upon any person in possession of the personal property subject to the claim.