New Mexico § 56-1-11 - Consent to discontinuance
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 56-1-11 — Consent to discontinuance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-1-11. Consent to discontinuance
In the enforcement of this act, the attorney general of the state of New Mexico or
with his consent a district attorney may accept an assurance of discontinuance of
any act or practice deemed in violation of this act, from any person engaging in,
or who has engaged in, such act or practice. Any such assurance shall be in writing and be filed with and subject to the approval
of the district court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his
principal place of business. Failure to perform the terms of any such assurance shall constitute prima facie
proof of a violation of this act for the purpose of securing any injunction as provided
in Section 10 of this act and for the purpose of Section 9 hereof. After commencement of any action by a district attorney, the attorney general may
not accept an assurance of discontinuance without the consent of the district attorney.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 56-1-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 56-1-11 cover?
Section 56-1-11 ("Consent to discontinuance") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 56-1-11?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 56-1-11 apply to my situation?
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