Minor Work & Handyman Compliance in New Mexico
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Applicable New Mexico Requirements
New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) Contractor License Mandate
nm:statute:nmsa-60-13Under NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12, no person shall act as a contractor in New Mexico without an active contractor license issued by the Construction Industries Division (CID) in the appropriate classification.
Citation: NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
New Mexico Minor Work & Handyman Exemption ($7,200 Statutory Ceiling)
nm:statute:nmsa-60-13-3-minorUnder NMSA 1978, § 60-13-3(D) and NMAC 14.6.3, construction, alteration, or repair work where the aggregate contract price for labor and materials does not exceed $7,200 is exempt from contractor licensing, provided the work does not require a building permit and does not involve structural, electrical, or plumbing trades.
Citation: NMSA 1978, § 60-13-3(D)
State & Municipal Building Permits & Code Inspections
nm:agency:building-permitsUnder NMSA 1978, § 60-13-45 and NMAC 14.5.2, building permits must be obtained prior to commencing structural, roofing, electrical, or mechanical installations, and all work must pass inspections under adopted New Mexico building codes.
Citation: NMAC 14.5.2.8