§ 10.18 SECTION HISTORIES; STATUTORY REFERENCES.

   (A)   As histories for the code sections, the original ordinance and amending ordinances, if any, are listed. Example:

(Ord. 93, passed 1-20-1980; Am. Ord. 98, passed 1-20-1990; Am. Ord. 99, passed 1-20-2000)

   (B)   (1)   If a statutory cite is included in the history, this indicates that the text of the section reads substantially the same as the statute. Example:

         § 33.025 JURISDICTION.

         The Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction over all offenses and complaints under the ordinances of the town and may issue subpoenas and warrants and punish for contempt, and the Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction over other matters as may be authorized pursuant to state law.

(NMSA § 35-14-2)

      (2)   If a statutory cite is set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section, this indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information. Example:

         § 30.05 LEGISLATION GENERALLY.

         The passage of ordinances and other legislation by the Board of Trustees shall be in conformity with state law.

         Statutory reference:

            Ordinances, see NMSA § 14-16