reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
NM Stat § 59A-50-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 50 - Motor Clubs|Section 59A-50-19 - Administrative penalty.

Upon a determination by hearing that this article has been violated, the superintendent may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from engaging in such violation or, if such conduct is in violation of the express provisions of this article, the superintendent may suspend or revoke the person's certificate of authority or registration. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 925.
NM Stat § 59A-50-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 50 - Motor Clubs|Section 59A-50-20 - Civil penalties.

In addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to other provisions of this article, the district court of the county in which the violation occurred may, in an action filed by the superintendent, impose the following civil penalties: A. for each violation of this article which the person knew or reasonably should have known was such a violation, a penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in any six-month period; B. for each violation of this article which the person did not know nor reasonably should have known was such a violation, a penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in any six-month period; and C. for each violation of an order issued by the superintendent pursuant to Section 925 [59A-50-19 NMSA 1978] of this article, while such order is in effect, a penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 926.
NM Stat § 59A-50-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 50 - Motor Clubs|Section 59A-50-21 - Other provisions applicable.

In addition to those referred to in Chapter 59A, Article 50 NMSA 1978 as to particular matters, the following articles and provisions of the Insurance Code [Chapter 59A NMSA 1978] shall also, to the extent reasonably applicable and not in conflict with the provisions of Chapter 59A, Article 50 NMSA 1978 and the reasonable implications thereof, apply as to motor clubs, their sponsors, directors, officers, representatives, personnel and operations. For the purposes of such applicability, a motor club may be referred to in such articles and provisions as an "insurer": A. Chapter 59A, Article 1 NMSA 1978; B. Chapter 59A, Article 2 NMSA 1978; C. Chapter 59A, Article 4 NMSA 1978; D. Chapter 59A, Article 10 NMSA 1978; E. Section 59A-12-22 NMSA 1978; F. Chapter 59A, Article 16 NMSA 1978; G. the Insurance Fraud Act [Chapter 59A, Article16C NMSA 1978]; and H. the Insurers Conservation, Rehabilitation and Liquidation Law [Chapter 59A, Article 41 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 927; 2001, ch. 297, § 8. ANNOTATIONSThe 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, added Subsection G; redesignated former Subsection G as Subsection H; deleted former Subsection H, which listed Article 54; and substituted the citation of the provision for the title throughout the section; and made a stylistic change.
NM Stat § 59A-51-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-1 - Short title.

Chapter 59A, Article 51 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Bail Bondsmen Licensing Law". History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, §928; 2005, ch. 259, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For acceptance of bail by designee, see 31-3-1 NMSA 1078. For justification of compensated sureties, see Rule 5-401B NMRA. The 2005 amendment, effective April 6, 2005, added the statutory reference of the act. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8 Am. Jur. 2d Bail and Recognizance § 35. Validity, construction, and application of statutes regulating bail bond business, 13 A.L.R.3d 618. 8 C.J.S. Bail §§ 3, 101.
NM Stat § 59A-51-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Bail Bondsmen Licensing Law: A. "bail bondsman" means a limited surety agent or a property bondsman as hereafter defined; B. "insurer" means any surety insurer that is authorized to transact surety business in this state; C. "limited surety agent" means any individual appointed by an insurer by power of attorney to execute or countersign bail bonds in connection with judicial proceedings and receives or is promised money or other things of value therefor; D. "property bondsman" means any person who pledges United States currency, United States postal money orders or cashier's checks or other property as security or surety for a bail bond in connection with a judicial proceeding and receives or is promised therefor money or other things of value; and E. "solicitor" means a person employed by a bail bondsman for the purpose of assisting the bail bondsman in presenting the defendant in court when required, or to assist in the apprehension and surrender of the defendant to the court or in keeping the defendant under necessary surveillance, and to solicit bail bond business, to sign property bonds and to assist in other conduct of the business all as authorized by the employer bail bondsman. This does not affect the right of a bail bondsman to hire counsel or to ask assistance of law enforcement officers. A bail bondsman shall register a solicitor with the superintendent within seven days of employment. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 929; 2014, ch. 21, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, required bail bondsmen to register a solicitor with the superintendent; in the introductory sentence, after "As used in", deleted "this article" and added "the Bail Bondsmen Licensing Law"; and in Subsection E, added the last sentence.
NM Stat § 59A-51-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-3 - License required; exemption.

A. No person shall act as property bondsman, limited surety agent or solicitor, or perform any functions or duties or exercise any of the powers prescribed for bail bondsmen or solicitors in Chapter 59A, Article 51 NMSA 1978 unless such person is qualified and licensed as provided in that article. B. Nothing in Chapter 59A, Article 51 NMSA 1978 shall be construed as to prevent any duly licensed and appointed agent of a surety insurer authorized to transact such business in this state from writing bail bonds for such insurer, and such agent shall be subject to and governed by all laws, rules and regulations relating to bail bondsmen under that article while engaged in the activities thereof. C. Any bail bondsman licensed under the provisions of the Bail Bondsman Licensing Law shall be entitled to post bail bonds in any court in New Mexico subject to court rules regulating the posting of bonds in that court. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 930; 1987, ch. 228, § 3.
NM Stat § 59A-51-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-6 - Licensing fees.

Fees for filing application for license and examination and for continuance of license shall be paid to the superintendent in advance and shall be in respective amounts as specified in Section 101 [59A-6-1 NMSA 1978] (fee schedule) of the Insurance Code. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 933.
NM Stat § 59A-51-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-7 - Examination for license.

Examination of an applicant for license as bail bondsman shall be given and conducted by or under authorization of the superintendent and shall otherwise be subject to the provisions governing examination of applicants for license set forth in Article 11 [Chapter 59A, Article 11 NMSA 1978] (licensing procedures) of the Insurance Code. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 934.
NM Stat § 59A-51-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-8 - Bonding requirements, property bondsmen.

A. Prior to the issuance of a license to act as property bondsman, the applicant therefor shall deposit with the superintendent a surety bond in favor of the superintendent, or in lieu thereof a certificate of deposit, securities or a letter of credit issued by an institution, acceptable to the superintendent, and which letter is irrevocable for the term of the license, in a total aggregate amount of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), conditioned to pay the actual damages resulting to the state or to any member of the public from any violation by the property bondsman of the provisions of the Bail Bondsmen Licensing Law or any other insurance laws. Surety bonds shall be executed by a surety insurer authorized to do business in this state. B. The bond or deposit shall be maintained for the duration of the license, or, in the case of a surety bond, until the surety is released from liability by the superintendent or until the bond is canceled by the surety. In addition, the bond or deposit shall be maintained until all bonds that have been posted with all courts become exonerated. Without prejudice to any liability incurred prior to expiration or cancellation, the bond may expire, or the surety may cancel a bond by giving written notice to the superintendent at least thirty days prior to the effective date of the cancellation. The licensee shall immediately replace a bond expired or so canceled or make the required deposit in lieu thereof. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 935; 2014, ch. 21, § 5. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 993, provided that any deposit or surety bond filed in lieu thereof with or through the superintendent or state treasurer by any insurer in conjunction with authority to transact business in the state immediately prior to the effective date of the act (January 1, 1985) shall be given effect to the extent it complies with similar bonds required by the act after that date. The 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, required that a property bail bondsman's bond or deposit be maintained until all bonds that have been posted with all courts are exonerated; and in Subsection B, added the second sentence.
NM Stat § 59A-51-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-9 - Issuance, refusal of license.

The superintendent shall act upon application for license under this article within a reasonable period after the application has been filed with him. If the superintendent finds that the application is complete, that the applicant has taken and passed any required examination, has paid all applicable fees and is otherwise qualified for the license, he shall issue to the applicant in appropriate form the license applied for. Otherwise, the superintendent shall refuse to issue the license and shall promptly notify the applicant thereof in writing stating the grounds for the refusal. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 936.
NM Stat § 59A-51-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-10 - Duration, continuation, expiration of license.

A. Every bail bondsman and solicitor license issued under this article shall be dated and become effective as of date of issue, and shall continue in force for so long as the licensee remains qualified therefor, unless terminated by the licensee or suspended or revoked, subject to continuation annually by payment in advance of the continuation fee specified therefor in Section 101 [59A-6-1 NMSA 1978] (fee schedule) of the Insurance Code. Unless so continued the license shall expire as of midnight on April 30th of the current license effective period. B. Prior to continuation of license of a property bondsman the superintendent may require filing of the licensee's financial statement as of the end of the calendar year next preceding, and may require of all licensees such information in writing concerning operations under the license during the next preceding calendar year as the superintendent deems advisable. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 937.
NM Stat § 59A-51-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-11 - Return of license; property bondsman notice to courts.

A. Every license issued under the article is at all times the property of the state of New Mexico, and upon any expiration, termination, suspension or revocation thereof the licensee shall promptly return the license to the superintendent for holding (in case of suspension) or cancellation. B. Any property bondsman who discontinues writing bail bonds during the period for which he is licensed shall notify the clerks of the courts with whom he is registered of such discontinuance. Within thirty (30) days after such discontinuance the licensee shall return his license to the superintendent for cancellation. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 938.
NM Stat § 59A-51-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-12 - Appointment or termination of solicitors.

A. Every licensed bail bondsman may appoint as solicitor any individual who holds or has qualified for a solicitor's license. Each bail bondsman shall annually, prior to March 1, file with the superintendent an alphabetical list of all solicitors whose appointment and license in this state is to be continued in effect, accompanied by payment of the applicable continuation fees. B. A bail bondsman terminating the appointment of a solicitor shall, within thirty (30) days, file written notice thereof with the superintendent, together with a statement that he has given or mailed notice to the solicitor. Such notice filed with the superintendent shall state the reasons, if any, for such termination. Information so furnished to the superintendent shall be privileged and shall not be used as evidence in any action against the bail bondsman. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 939.
NM Stat § 59A-51-13.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-13.1 - Premium rates.

The superintendent shall conduct public hearings for the purpose of promulgating the premium rates, schedule of charges and rating plan to be charged and used by bail bondsmen. No premium rate that has not been promulgated or otherwise approved by the superintendent shall be charged for any bail bond. Premium rates promulgated by the superintendent shall not be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. History: Laws 2014, ch. 21, § 9. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2014, ch. 21 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 21, 2014, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 59A-51-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-15 - Duration of suspension; relicensing after revocation.

A. The superintendent in his order suspending a license, shall specify the period during which the suspension is to be in effect, but such period shall not exceed one year subject to modification in the superintendent's discretion. A license which has been suspended shall not be reinstated except upon request for such reinstatement, but the superintendent shall not grant reinstatement if he finds that the circumstances for which the previous license was revoked still exist or are likely to recur. B. When an individual's license has been revoked, the superintendent shall have the right to refuse to accept an application for another license under this article for a period of one year from the effective date of such revocation, or, if judicial review of such revocation is sought, within two (2) years from the date of final court order or decree affirming the revocation. The superintendent shall not, however, grant a new license to any individual if he finds that the circumstances for which the previous license was revoked still exist or are likely to recur. C. If licenses as bail bondsman or solicitor as to the same individual have been revoked at two (2) separate times, the superintendent shall not thereafter grant or issue any license to such individual under this article. D. During the period of suspension or after revocation of the license, the former licensee shall not engage in or attempt or profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license is required under this article, except that the former licensee may collect premiums on business written prior to the date of the suspension or revocation. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 942.
NM Stat § 59A-51-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-16 - Administrative fine in lieu.

A. The superintendent may, in the superintendent's discretion, in lieu of license suspension, revocation or refusal, and except on a second offense, impose upon the licensee an administrative penalty of one hundred dollars ($100), or, if the superintendent has found wilful misconduct or wilful violation on the part of the licensee, an administrative penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). B. The superintendent may allow the licensee a reasonable period, not to exceed thirty days, within which to pay to superintendent the amount of the penalty so imposed. If the licensee fails to pay the penalty in its entirety to the superintendent within the period so allowed, the license of the licensee shall stand suspended or revoked, or continuation refused, as the case may be, upon expiration of such period and without any further proceedings. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 943; 2014, ch. 21, § 8. ANNOTATIONSThe 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, increased the maximum amount of the administrative penalty; and in Subsection A, after "an administrative penalty", deleted "of five hundred dollars ($500)" and added "not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)".
NM Stat § 59A-51-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-17 - Probation.

If the superintendent finds that one or more causes exist for the suspension, revocation or refusal to continue any license issued under this article the superintendent may, in his discretion, in lieu of such suspension, revocation or refusal, or in connection with any administrative monetary penalty imposed, place the offending licensee on probation for a period not to exceed two (2) years, as specified by the superintendent in his order. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 944.
NM Stat § 59A-51-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-18 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 945; repealed by Laws 2014, ch. 21, § 11.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2014, ch. 21, § 11 repealed 59A-51-18 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 945, relating to penalties, effective May 21, 2014. For provisions of former section, see the 2013 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 59A-51-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 51 - Bail Bondsmen Licensing|Section 59A-51-19 - Other provisions applicable.

In addition to other provisions of the Insurance Code applicable as to licensing and licensees as referred to in Chapter 59A, Article 51 NMSA 1978, the following provisions of the Insurance Code shall also apply, subject to the provisions of that article and to extent reasonably so applicable, as though the bail bond business was also an insurance business and licensees were also agents or representatives: A. Chapter 59A, Article 1 NMSA 1978; B. Chapter 59A, Article 2 NMSA 1978; C. Chapter 59A, Article 4 NMSA 1978; D. Chapter 59A, Article 10 NMSA 1978; E. Section 59A-12-22 NMSA 1978; F. Chapter 59A, Article 16 NMSA 1978; and G. Chapter 59A, Article 6 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 946; 1988, ch. 74, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Insurance Code, see 59A-1-1 NMSA 1978 and notes thereto.
NM Stat § 59A-52-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 52 - State Fire Marshal|Section 59A-52-1 - State fire marshal's office created; state fire marshal created.

A. The "state fire marshal's office" is created as a division under the homeland security and emergency management department.B. The position of "state fire marshal" is created as the director of the state fire marshal's office.C. The office consists of the:(1) firefighter training academy program;(2) fire service support program;(3) fire investigations program; and(4) fire code enforcement program.History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 947; 1998, ch. 108, § 38; 2007, ch. 161, § 5; 2020, ch. 9, § 29. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For forest fire protection, see 68-2-8 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, created the state fire marshal's office in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management department; in the section heading, added "marshal's office created; state fire"; added a new Subsection A; in Subsection B, after "director of the", deleted "fire marshal division under the public regulation commission" and added "state fire marshal's office"; and added Subsection C. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, placed the fire marshal division under the public regulation commission. The 1998 amendment, effective January 1, 1999, rewrote this section to the extent that a detailed comparison is impracticable. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 35 Am. Jur. 2d Fires § 4; 63A Am. Jur. 2d Public Officers and Employees §§ 93, 94. Validity, construction, and application of the uniform fire code, 46 A.L.R.5th 479. 36A C.J.S. Fires §§ 17, 18.
NM Stat § 59A-52-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 52 - State Fire Marshal|Section 59A-52-1.1 - State fire marshal; appointment; powers and duties.

A. The state fire marshal shall be appointed by the secretary of homeland security and emergency management. The state fire marshal shall be appointed solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of state fire marshal and without reference to political party affiliation. The state fire marshal shall be well versed in fire services, including structural fires, training, investigations and code enforcement, as well as administrative duties, including personnel, operating budgets and capital planning and expenditures. The state fire marshal shall have an understanding of insurance services office requirements, wildland firefighting and legislative advocacy.B. The state fire marshal shall be an at-will employee and is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.C. The state fire marshal shall:(1) oversee and manage the state fire marshal's office and direct its activities;(2) promulgate rules pursuant to the State Rules Act relating to the state fire marshal's office and the fire services council; and(3) consider advice from the fire services council concerning the adoption of fire safety management policies of the state fire marshal's office.History: Laws 2020, ch. 9, § 52. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. —Laws 2020, ch. 9, § 62 made Laws 2020, ch. 9, § 52 effective July 1, 2021. Cross references. — For the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, see 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.
NM Stat § 59A-52-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 59A - Insurance Code|Article 52 - State Fire Marshal|Section 59A-52-2 - State fire marshal to administer article.

The state fire marshal shall administer the provisions of Chapter 59A, Article 52 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 948; 1998, ch. 108, § 39. ANNOTATIONSThe 1998 amendment, effective January 1, 1999, inserted "state fire" preceding "marshal" at the beginning of the section, and substituted "Chapter 59A, Article 52 NMSA 1978" for "this article under the supervision of the state fire board" at the end of the section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 44 C.J.S. Insurance § 101.