New Mexico § 20-4-5 - Workmen's compensation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-5 — Workmen's compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-4-5. Workmen's compensation
Whenever a member of the national guard is on state-ordered duty or while on other
state duty reasonably requested by competent military authority or while traveling
directly to or from said duty, he is a workman under the Workmen's Compensation Act
and the department of military affairs is his employer. The average weekly wage of a member of the national guard shall be computed as seven
times the daily pay and allowances and the value of rations and quarters supplied
him while on state duty.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-4-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-5 cover?
Section 20-4-5 ("Workmen's compensation") 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 § 20-4-5?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-5" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 20-4-5 apply to my situation?
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