Land Use & Zoning
Under New Mexico subdivision law, which properties may be exempt from the subdivision plat requirement?
AAll agricultural parcels
BSplits creating parcels of 35 acres or more in unincorporated areas (minor land divisions)✓ Correct
CAll commercial property sales
DProperties with existing structures
Explanation
New Mexico's subdivision statute generally exempts certain minor land divisions (often parcels of 35+ acres in unincorporated areas) from the full subdivision plat requirement, though rules vary by county.
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