New Mexico § 52-9-3 - Definitions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-9-3 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-9-3. Definitions
As used in the Employers Mutual Company Act: A. “benefits” means any benefits to which a worker may be entitled under the provisions
of the Workers' Compensation Act, the Subsequent Injury Act and the New Mexico Occupational
Disease Disablement Law; B. “board” means the board of directors of the employers mutual company created under
the Employers Mutual Company Act; C. “claim” means the assertion by or on behalf of a worker of a right to benefits; D. “company” means the employers mutual company created and authorized under the Employers
Mutual Company Act; E. “director” or “member” means a member of the board; F. “president” means the president of the employers mutual company; and G. “worker” means an individual who is included in the definition of “worker” under Section 52-1-16 NMSA 1978 or “employee” under Section 52-3-3 NMSA 1978 .
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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-9-3 cover?
Section 52-9-3 ("Definitions") 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.
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