# N.M. Stat. § 9-5B-7: Application for project approval; considerations for approval

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C9_A5B_S9-5B-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 9-5B-7
- **Heading:** Application for project approval; considerations for approval
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 5B / Section 9-5B-7

## Text

A. Sponsors shall apply to the commission for project approval.

B. A sponsor's application shall include:

(1) a comprehensive work plan;

(2) a complete project cost estimate;

(3) the number of corps members required; and

(4) the estimated time necessary to complete the project.

C. The commission shall examine the following in considering a project for approval or rejection:

(1) the opportunities the project provides in the development of skills, discipline and good work habits;

(2) the degree of difficulty in carrying out the project;

(3) the project's compliance with conservation and community service objectives, as set forth in Section 4 of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act;

(4) the sponsor's ability to contribute the necessary financial and human resources to the project; and

(5) the project's compatibility with concurrent corps projects, including the availability of the required corps work force.

D. A project shall not be approved if its implementation would result in the displacement of currently employed workers, including a partial displacement, such as reduction in hours or benefits. Participating sponsors shall not terminate, lay off or reduce the working hours of any employee in order to use a corps member to perform the employee's duties.

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