Section 20-5-4 - Administration of oaths.

NM Stat § 20-5-4 (2019) (N/A)
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All commissioned officers of the national guard and of the state defense force, and such other persons or officials as the adjutant general shall prescribe, are hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations in all matters pertaining to and concerning the state defense force and to administer oaths and affirmations in the enlistment of soldiers therefor.

History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 35.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 57, relating to exemption from tolls, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity of governmental requirement of oath of allegiance or loyalty, 18 A.L.R.2d 268.

6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 290.