This rule is adopted by the department pursuant to Section 22-16-2, NMSA, 1978 which stipulates the state transportation division of the department shall: establish standards and certify for safety, vehicles that are defined as school buses by the Motor Vehicle Code [Chapter 66, Articles 1 to 8, except 66-7-102.1 NMSA, 1978].

[12-31-98; 6.41.2.3 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 9.5.1.3, 07-31-01; A, 11-13-09]