This rule is adopted by the department pursuant to Section 22-16-2, NMSA, 1978 which stipulates the state transportation division of the department shall: establish standards and certify for safety, vehicles that are defined as school buses by the Motor Vehicle Code [Chapter 66, Articles 1 to 8, except 66-7-102.1 NMSA, 1978].
N.M. Admin. Code § 6.41.2.3