In the construction of the Code and of all ordinances, the following
definitions and rules of construction shall be observed, unless it
shall be otherwise expressly provided in any section or ordinance,
or unless inconsistent with the manifest intent of the ordinance:
AGENT
A person acting on behalf of another.
CODE
The Code of the Village of Bosque Farms as adopted and subsequently
amended, unless the context requires otherwise.
COUNCIL
The governing body of the Village of Bosque Farms.
DAY
The period of time between any 12:00 midnight and the 12:00
midnight following.
DAYTIME
The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
EMPLOYEE
An employee of the Village of Bosque Farms.
FEE
The sum of money charged by the municipality for the carrying
on of a business, profession or occupation.
NIGHTTIME
The period of time between sunset and sunrise.
NMSA 1978
New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978 Compilation.
OATH
Includes an affirmation in all cases in which, by law, an
affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in such cases the
words "swear" and "sworn" shall be equivalent to the words "affirm"
and "affirmed."
OWNER
When applied to a building or land, includes any part owner,
joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership or joint tenant
of the whole or of a part of such building or land.
PERSON
Any individual, association, society, club, firm, partnership,
corporation, or any other form of association or organization.
PROPERTY
Real, tangible and intangible personal property.
SHALL; MAY
"Shall" is mandatory; and "may" is permissive.
SIDEWALK
Any portion of a street between the curbline and the adjacent
property line, intended for the use of pedestrians.
STATE
The State of New Mexico.
STREET
Any thoroughfare that can accommodate pedestrian or vehicular
traffic, is open to the public and is under the control of the municipality.
TENANT or OCCUPANT
When applied to a building or land, includes any person who
occupies the whole or part of such building or land, whether alone
or with others.
WRITTEN or IN WRITING
Includes any representation of words, letters or figures,
whether in printing or otherwise.
YEAR
A calendar year, unless otherwise expressed.
The Corporate Seal for the municipality shall be maintained
by the Village Clerk.