The Unfair Practices Act neither enlarges nor diminishes the rights of parties in private litigation.
History: 1953 Comp., § 49-15-12, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 268, § 11.
Law reviews. — For article, "Consumer Class Actions Under the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act," see 4 N.M.L. Rev. 49 (1973).
For note, "State Securities Law: A Valuable Tool for Regulating Investment Land Sales," see 7 N.M.L. Rev. 265 (1977).
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations
Article 12 - Unfair Trade Practices
Section 57-12-1 - Short title.
Section 57-12-2 - Definitions.
Section 57-12-3 - Unfair or deceptive and unconscionable trade practices prohibited.
Section 57-12-3.1 - Unauthorized use of delivery container prohibited.
Section 57-12-4 - Interpretation.
Section 57-12-5 - Chain referral sales technique; prohibited.
Section 57-12-6 - Misrepresentation of motor vehicles; penalty.
Section 57-12-8 - Restraint of prohibited acts; remedies for violations.
Section 57-12-9 - Settlements.
Section 57-12-10 - Private remedies.
Section 57-12-11 - Civil penalty.
Section 57-12-12 - Civil investigative demand.
Section 57-12-13 - Regulations.
Section 57-12-14 - Construction.
Section 57-12-15 - Enforcement.
Section 57-12-16 - Advertising media excluded.
Section 57-12-17 - Issuance of ne exeat.
Section 57-12-18 - Posting of bond.
Section 57-12-19 - [Hearing after incarceration.]
Section 57-12-20 - Sureties on bond.
Section 57-12-21 - Door-to-door sales; contracts; requirements; prohibitions.
Section 57-12-23 - Unsolicited facsimiles or email; prohibition.
Section 57-12-24 - Unsolicited facsimiles or email; private remedy.
Section 57-12-25 - Solicitations using loan information; restriction; cause of action.
Section 57-12-26 - Gift certificates; expiration; fees; penalties.