§ 1-1. Designation and citation of Code; references to Code; evidence in court or administrative tribunal.

(a)

The ordinances embraced in this and the following chapters and sections shall constitute and be designated as the "Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances," and may be so cited. Such ordinances may also be cited as "Los Alamos County Code." All ordinances of general application codified pursuant to the Los Alamos County Charter are included.

(b)

Whenever a reference is made to this Code as designated in subsection (a) of this section or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the county, the reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore, now or hereafter made.

(c)

This Code, as presented in printed form, shall be received without further proof in all courts and in all administrative tribunals of this state as the ordinances of the county of general and permanent effect, except as otherwise stated in this chapter. Any person challenging that the Code conflicts with the ordinances as adopted has the burden of proof to show such conflict.

(Ord. No. 334, §§ 1, 2, 3, 5, 1985; Code 1985, §§ 1.01.010, 1.01.020, 1.01.030; 1.01.050, 1.04.050)

State law reference

Authority to codify ordinances, NMSA 1978, § 3-17-5.

Charter reference

Ordinances, § 203.