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Code · New Mexico · Chapter 12 — Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters · Article 9 — Sunset Act

12-9-20. Existing claims and rights.

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The Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978] shall not cause the dismissal of any claim or right of a citizen against any agency specified therein or any claim or right of such agency terminated pursuant to that act which is subject to litigation. The claims and rights of such agency shall be assumed by the department of finance and administration. Nothing in the Sunset Act shall interfere with the legislature otherwise considering legislation on any agency mentioned therein.
History: Laws 1981, ch. 241, § 10.
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