N.M. Admin. Code § 3.13.4.10

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 3.13.4.10 - EFFECT OF CHANGE IN MUNICIPAL POPULATION

A. If the population of a municipality within the rural area is 15,000 or fewer according to the 1990 decennial census but greater than 15,000 according to the 2000 decennial census,

(1) credits based on a location that changes from a tier one area to a tier two area as a result of the 2000 decennial census shall be deemed to be tier one area credits and credit amounts may be claimed for four qualifying periods if all other requirements are satisfied and the credit was approved prior to the time the 2000 decennial census population for the location is announced officially; and

(2) credits based on a location that changes from a tier one area to a tier two area as a result of the 2000 decennial census shall be deemed to be tier two area credits and credit amounts may be claimed for two qualifying periods if all other requirements are satisfied and the credit was applied for but not approved by the Department at the time the 2000 decennial census population for the location is announced officially.

B. If the population of a municipality within the rural area is greater than 15,000 according to the 1990 decennial census but 15,000 or fewer according to the 2000 decennial census,

(1) credits based on a location that changes from a tier two area to a tier one area as a result of the 2000 decennial census shall be deemed to be tier two area credits and credit amounts may be claimed for two qualifying periods if all other requirements are satisfied and the credit was approved prior to the time the 2000 decennial census population for the location is announced officially; and

(2) credits based on a location that changes from a tier two area to a tier one area as a result of the 2000 decennial census shall be deemed to be tier one area credits and credit amounts may be claimed for four qualifying periods if all other requirements are satisfied and the credit was applied for but not approved by the department at the time the 2000 decennial census population for the location is announced officially.

N.M. Admin. Code § 3.13.4.10

2/14/00; 3.13.4.10 NMAC - Rn, 3 NMAC 13.4.10, 6/29/01