An escrow agent license is not transferable or assignable. The provisions of this section apply to the change of ownership of any licensed escrow company, including the change of control over any corporation licensed as an escrow company. For purposes of this section, "change of control" means the transfer of twenty-five percent or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation.
History: Laws 1983, ch. 135, § 16; 1987, ch. 120, § 4.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 58 - Financial Institutions and Regulations
Section 58-22-1 - Short title.
Section 58-22-3 - Definitions.
Section 58-22-4 - Exempt persons and transactions.
Section 58-22-5 - Exemption or exception; burden of proof.
Section 58-22-6 - Director; duties and powers.
Section 58-22-7 - License required.
Section 58-22-8 - Application for license.
Section 58-22-9 - Annual renewal of license.
Section 58-22-10 - Surety bond required.
Section 58-22-12 - Issuance of license.
Section 58-22-13 - Action on bond; limitation.
Section 58-22-14 - New bond required; effect of failure to file new bond.
Section 58-22-15 - Grounds for denying a license.
Section 58-22-16 - Transferability.
Section 58-22-17 - Keeping of records; examination.
Section 58-22-18 - Statement of account.
Section 58-22-19 - Division documents exception to Inspection of Public Records Act.
Section 58-22-20 - Bank deposit required; maintenance of trust accounts.
Section 58-22-21 - Attachment.
Section 58-22-21.1 - Suit to recover trust funds; attorney's fees authorized.
Section 58-22-23 - Additional business office locations.
Section 58-22-25 - Limit on fees for servicing loans or contracts of sale.
Section 58-22-26 - Unauthorized business practices.
Section 58-22-27 - Investigations by director; desist order; injunctions; fees.
Section 58-22-28 - Subpoenas, oaths and examinations of witness; penalty.
Section 58-22-28.1 - Violation of the Escrow Company Act; penalty.
Section 58-22-29 - Review of order of director.
Section 58-22-30 - Exemption from authority of superintendent of regulation and licensing.
Section 58-22-31 - Effect on persons currently engaged in escrow company business.