The provisions of this act [64-4-1 to 64-4-15 NMSA 1978] shall not apply to the following:

1. A. Public aircraft. Any aircraft owned by the state or any political subdivision thereof, or any aircraft of the United States government.
2. B. Nonresident aircraft. Any aircraft having a habitual situs or permanent base in another state, provided the registration requirements of such state, if any, have been complied with, with respect to such aircraft.

History: 1953 Comp., § 44-5-15, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 122, § 15.

ANNOTATIONS

Servicemen. — Aircraft of nonresident servicemen stationed within this state are exempt from the provisions of the Aircraft Registration Act by virtue of the federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. §§ 501 to 591). 1966 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-41 (rendered under prior law).

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8A Am. Jur. 2d Aviation §§ 31, 32.

2A C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace § 25.