New Mexico § 8-4-7 - Corporations
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 8-4-7 — Corporations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-4-7. Corporations
As of July 1, 2013, the secretary of state, pursuant to Article 11, Section 19 of the constitution of New Mexico , shall assume responsibility for chartering corporations as provided by law, including
the performance of the functions of the former corporations bureau of the public regulation
commission. As used in Chapter 53, Articles 1, 2, 4 through 6, 7B, 8, 11 through 14 and 16 through 20 NMSA
1978 , except for Subsection D of Section 53-5-8 NMSA 1978 , references to the “public regulation commission”, “state corporation commission”
or “commission” shall be construed to be references to the secretary of state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 8-4-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 8-4-7 cover?
Section 8-4-7 ("Corporations") 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 § 8-4-7?
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