Section 55-9-524 - Delay by secretary of state.
55-9-524. Delay by secretary of state.
Delay by the secretary of state beyond the time limits prescribed in Section 55-9-519 NMSA 1978 and Section 55-9-523 NMSA 1978 is excused if:
(1) the delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, lack of appropriations or other circumstances beyond control of the secretary of state; and
(2) the secretary of state exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.