Any municipality, incorporated by special act previous to April 1, 1884, which chooses to retain such organization and charter, shall, in the enforcement of the powers or the exercise of the duties conferred by the special act or charter, proceed in all respects as provided by the special act or charter.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-3-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
ANNOTATIONSLaws applicable. — Cities and towns incorporated prior to act and choosing to retain their original organization would operate pursuant to the special charter or general law under which they incorporated. Territory ex rel. Parker v. Mayor of Socorro, 1904-NMSC-012, 12 N.M. 177, 76 P. 283.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 18.