§ 31-28-1 Short title
§ 31-28-2 Definition
§ 31-28-3 Criminal justice coordinating councils created;
§ 31-28-4 Applications for grants; purposes; conditions
§ 31-28-5 Rules
§ 31-28-6 Reports
§ 31-28-7 Crime reduction grant fund created; purpose
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 31 > Article 28 - Crime Reduction Grant

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