New Mexico § 52-3-5 - Acceptance
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-3-5 — Acceptance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-3-5. Acceptance
A. All employers of employees, subject to the provisions of the New Mexico Occupational
Disease Disablement Law, shall be conclusively presumed to have accepted the provisions
of the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law. B. Election on the part of the employer or of an employer of private domestic servants
or of an employer of ranching or agricultural laborers or of a person for whom the
services of a qualified real estate salesperson are performed exempt from the New
Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law under the provisions of Section 52-3-2 NMSA 1978 and partners or self-employed persons to be subject to the New Mexico Occupational
Disease Disablement Law may be made by filing in the office of the superintendent
of insurance a written statement to the effect that he accepts the provisions of the
New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law or an insurance or security undertaking
as required by Section 52-3-9 NMSA 1978 . C. Every employee shall be conclusively presumed to have accepted the provisions of
the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law if his employer is subject to
its provisions and has complied with its requirements, including insurance. D. Such compliance with the provisions of the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement
Law, including the provisions for insurance, shall be construed to be a surrender
by the employer and the employee of their rights to any other method, form or amount
of compensation or determination thereof or to any cause of action, action at law,
suit in equity or statutory or common law right or remedy or proceeding whatever for
or on account of such disablement or death of such employee resulting therefrom than
as provided in the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law and shall bind
the employee himself and, for compensation for his death, shall bind his personal
representative, his surviving spouse and next of kin, as well as the employer and
those conducting his business during bankruptcy or insolvency.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-3-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-3-5 cover?
Section 52-3-5 ("Acceptance") 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 § 52-3-5?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-3-5" (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?
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 § 52-3-5 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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