New Mexico § 52-1-2 - Employers who come within act
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-2 — Employers who come within act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-1-2. Employers who come within act
The state and each county, municipality, school district, drainage, irrigation or
conservancy district, public institution and administrative board thereof employing
workers, every charitable organization employing workers and every private person,
firm or corporation engaged in carrying on for the purpose of business or trade within
this state, and which employs three or more workers, except as provided in Section 52-1-6 NMSA 1978 , shall become liable to and shall pay to any such worker injured by accident arising
out of and in the course of his employment and, in case of his death being occasioned
thereby, to such person as may be authorized by the director or appointed by a court
to receive the same for the benefit of his dependents, compensation in the manner
and amount at the times required in the Workers' Compensation Act.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-1-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-2 cover?
Section 52-1-2 ("Employers who come within act") 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 § 52-1-2?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 52-1-2 apply to my situation?
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