1. A. A notice issued in accordance with this part shall be considered to be properly served if it is served by one of the following methods:

   1. (1) The notice is personally served by the regulatory authority, a law enforcement officer, or a person authorized to serve a civil process to the permit holder, the person in charge, or person operating a hemp facility without a permit; or
   2. (2) The notice is sent by the regulatory authority to the last known address of the permit holder or the person operating a hemp facility without a permit, by registered or certified mail or by other public means so that a written acknowledgment of receipt may be acquired.

2. B. An employee restriction or exclusion order, an order to hold and not transport hemp product, or an immediate suspension order shall be:

   1. (1) served as specified in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of this section; or
   2. (2) clearly posted by the regulatory authority at a public entrance to the hemp facility and a copy of the notice sent by first class mail to the permit holder or to the owner or custodian of the hemp product, as appropriate.
3. C. Service is effective at the time of the notice's receipt or if service is made as specified in Paragraph (2) of Subsection B of this section, at the time of the notice's posting.
4. D. Proof of proper service may be made by affidavit of the person making service or by admission of the receipt signed by the permit holder, the person operating a hemp facility without a permit to operate, or an authorized agent.

[20.10.2.22 NMAC - N, 1/28/2020]