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This bill amends the definition of "rural library" in New Mexico law. It clarifies that a rural library is one that is established through an ordinance or legal resolution by a political subdivision of the state and is located in an unincorporated area or a municipality with a population of 3,000 or less as of July 1, 2019. It also includes libraries established by a legal resolution of a tribal government with a tribal population of 3,000 or less, as well as libraries established as tax-exempt corporations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and located in an unincorporated area or a small municipality. The bill also maintains that once a library qualifies as a "developing rural library" or an "established rural library," it remains eligible for grants under the rural libraries grant program even if the population later exceeds 3,000.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

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