Section 42-6-16 - State exempt from payment of costs or money judgment.

42-6-16. [State exempt from payment of costs or money judgment.]

No judgment for costs or other money judgment shall be rendered against the state in any suit or proceeding which may be instituted under the provisions of this act [42-6-12 to 42-6-16 NMSA 1978]. Nor shall the state be or become liable for the payment of the costs of any such suit or proceeding or any part thereof.