1-1-12. Consolidated precinct.
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A. As used in the Election Code, "consolidated precinct" means a single precinct or the combination of two or more precincts into one polling place for the purpose of establishing a voter convenience center pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-4 NMSA 1978.
B. When consolidated precincts are used to establish a voter convenience center in a statewide election, references to "precincts" in the voting process shall be applicable to consolidated precincts.
History: 1953 Comp., § 3-1-11, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 11; 1975, ch. 255, § 4; 2011, ch. 131, § 1; 2011, ch. 137, § 7; 2019, ch. 212, § 6.