New Mexico § 52-5-1.3 - Enforcement bureau
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-5-1.3 — Enforcement bureau, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-5-1.3. Enforcement bureau
A. There is created in the workers' compensation administration an “enforcement bureau”. B. The enforcement bureau shall investigate to determine whether any fraudulent conduct
relating to workers' compensation is being practiced. The enforcement bureau shall refer to an appropriate law enforcement agency any
finding of fraud. For any claim pending in the administration, the enforcement bureau shall also bring
its findings to the attention of the workers' compensation judge assigned to that
claim. C. For the purposes of this section, “ fraud ” includes the intentional misrepresentation of a material fact resulting in workers'
compensation or occupational disablement coverage, the payment or withholding of benefits
or an attempt to obtain or withhold benefits. The intentional misrepresentation of a material fact may occur through the conduct,
practices, omissions or representations of any person. Any person found guilty of committing fraud shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions
of Section 30-16-6 NMSA 1978 and the provisions of the Criminal Sentencing Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-5-1.3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-5-1.3 cover?
Section 52-5-1.3 ("Enforcement bureau") 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 § 52-5-1.3?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 52-5-1.3 apply to my situation?
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