NMSA 1978, § 7-38-52 — 7-38-52

Notification to motor vehicle division of unpaid property
taxes on manufactured homes; notice of filing constitutes lien on
vehicle.

# A.

In the preparation of the tax delinquency notices, the county treasurer shall
ascertain those persons who have failed to pay taxes on manufactured homes.

# B.

In addition to the information required under Section 7-38-51 NMSA 1978,
delinquency notices sent to the persons determined under Subsection A of this section
shall include the location and vehicle identification number of the manufactured home.

# C.

A copy of the delinquency notice of unpaid taxes on a manufactured home shall
be sent to the motor vehicle division of the department. Upon receipt and filing of the
notice by the motor vehicle division, the unpaid taxes, penalty and interest constitute a
security interest in and a lien on the vehicle in accordance with Section 66-3-204 NMSA
1978. The delinquency notice sent to the owner of the manufactured home shall notify
the owner of the mailing of the copy of the notification to the motor vehicle division and
of the legal effect of the filing of the notice by that division.

# D.

When the delinquent taxes, penalty and interest are fully paid, the county
treasurer shall certify the fact of payment and shall prepare a notification of certified
payment. The original notification shall be sent to the motor vehicle division of the
department, and a copy shall be sent to the owner of the manufactured home.

# E.

The lien provided for in this section is in addition to any other remedy available to
the state for the collection of delinquent property taxes.