Except for the surety bond requirement provided in Section 8 [57-18-8 NMSA 1978] of the Weighmaster Act, the duties, qualifications and responsibilities of the deputy weighmaster shall be the same as those of the weighmaster provided in the Weighmaster Act. The deputy weighmaster shall perform his duties in accordance with the same provisions of the Weighmaster Act applicable to the weighmaster.
NMS § 57-18-11