New Mexico § 52-1-64 - Extra-territorial coverage
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-64 — Extra-territorial coverage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-1-64. Extra-territorial coverage
If an employee, while working outside the territorial limits of this state, suffers
an injury on account of which the employee or, in the event of the employee's death,
the employee's dependents would have been entitled to the benefits provided by the
Workers' Compensation Act, had such injury occurred within this state, the employee
or, in the event of the employee's death resulting from the injury, the employee's
dependents shall be entitled to the benefits provided by that act; provided that
at the time of the injury: A. the employee's employment is principally localized in this state; B. the employee is working under a contract of hire made in this state in employment
not principally localized in any state; C. the employee is working under a contract of hire made in this state in employment
principally localized in another state whose workers' compensation law is not applicable
to the employee's employer; D. the employee is working under a contract of hire made in this state for employment
outside the United States and Canada; or E. the employee is an unpaid health professional deployed outside this state by the
department of health in response to a request for emergency health personnel made
pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-1-64
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-64 cover?
Section 52-1-64 ("Extra-territorial coverage") 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 § 52-1-64?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-64" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 52-1-64 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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