RELATING TO MUNICIPAL TRANSIT; ALLOWING A MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE OUTSIDE ITS COUNTY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. Section 3-52-5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1965, Chapter 300, Section 14-53-5) is amended to read:

"3-52-5. TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS.--All contracts for work, material or labor in connection with a transportation system shall be let in the manner provided by law for the letting of other contracts by the municipality.