Section 12. Nonconstruction Services Sold To Construction Contractors

A. Prior to January 1, 2013, any person engaged solely in the business of construction is not engaged in reselling services other than construction services in the ordinary course of business and may not execute a nontaxable transaction certificate (nttc) to purchase services for resale in connection with the construction business under the provisions of Section 7-9-48 NMSA 1978. B. On or after January 1, 2013, any person engaged in the construction business who purchases construction-related services as defined in Section 7-9-52 NMSA 1978 and is engaged in reselling those construction-related services may execute an nttc to support the deduction under Section 7-9-52 NMSA 1978.