The rank order of precedence of awards is their order of appearance in Chapter 20, Article 10 NMSA 1978. In the wearing or display of awards, the precedence afforded the awards and decorations of the United States, of other nations and of state national guards will be observed; military awards of other states may be worn commensurate with those authorized in Chapter 20, Article 10 NMSA 1978, in reasonable order of precedence.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-10-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 66.
ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-10-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1941, ch. 9, § 3, relating to pay and allowances, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.