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Code · New Mexico · Chapter 8 — Elected Officials · Article 5 — Attorney General

8-5-1. [Creation of department of justice.]

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That the department of justice be, and same is hereby created, with the attorney general as head thereof, which shall be located at the seat of government.
History: Laws 1933, ch. 21, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 3-301; 1953 Comp., § 4-3-1.
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