The superintendent may, in his sole discretion, authorize use of a policy form having a lower score than the Flesch reading ease score required in Paragraph A(1) of Section 362 [59A-19-4 NMSA 1978] of this article if he finds that a lower score:
A. will provide a more accurate reflection of the readability of a policy form;
B. is warranted by the nature of a particular policy form or type or class of policy forms; or
C. is caused by certain policy language which is drafted to conform to requirements of any state law, regulation or agency interpretation.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, ยง 363.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 19 - Policy Language Simplification
Section 59A-19-1 - Short title; exclusive control.
Section 59A-19-2 - Scope of article.
Section 59A-19-3 - Definitions.
Section 59A-19-4 - Minimum language simplification standards.
Section 59A-19-5 - Superintendent may allow lower reading ease score.