A public adjuster who receives, accepts or holds any funds on behalf of an insured toward the settlement of a claim for loss or damage shall deposit the funds in a non-interest-bearing escrow or trust account in a financial institution that is insured by an agency of the federal government in the public adjuster's home state or where the loss occurred.
History: Laws 2017, ch. 76, § 10.
Effective dates. — Laws 2017, ch. 76 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 2017, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 59A-13-1 - Scope of article.
Section 59A-13-2 - Definitions.
Section 59A-13-3 - License required.
Section 59A-13-3.1 - Examination for license.
Section 59A-13-4 - Qualifications for license as adjuster.
Section 59A-13-6 - Emergency adjusters.
Section 59A-13-7 - Separate license; independent, staff adjusters.
Section 59A-13-8 - Powers conferred by adjuster license.
Section 59A-13-9 - Place of business.
Section 59A-13-10 - Records of independent adjuster.
Section 59A-13-11 - Resident claims representative for payment of workers' compensation claims.
Section 59A-13-12 - Continuing education.
Section 59A-13-13 - Prohibited conduct regarding the adjustment and repair of property damage.
Section 59A-13-14 - Standards of conduct.
Section 59A-13-15 - Contract between public adjuster and insured.