(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:
The Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction over all offenses and complaints under the ordinances of the city and may issue subpoenas and warrants and punish for contempts, and the Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction over other matters as may be authorized pursuant to state law.
(NMSA § 35-14-2) (Ord.772, passed 12-30-1986)
(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:
The passage of ordinances and other legislation by the City Council shall be in conformity with state law.
Statutory reference:
Ordinances, see NMSA§§ 3-17-1 et seq.