New Mexico § 58-1-83 - Unlawful use of words “safe deposit”
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 58-1-83 — Unlawful use of words “safe deposit”, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-1-83. Unlawful use of words “safe deposit”
It is unlawful for any person to use the words “safe deposit,” “safety deposit” or
other words deceptively similar thereto, in connection with the rental of storage
space, or in the title or name under which business was done, unless he is: A. a person subject to the jurisdiction of the banking department [financial institutions
division of the regulation and licensing department] of this state; B. a manufacturer or dealer in safe deposit facilities or equipment; C. an association, the membership of which is composed of officers or institutions
subject to the jurisdiction of the banking department [financial institutions division]
of this or other states; or D. a person who makes no charge for such space.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 58-1-83
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 58-1-83 cover?
Section 58-1-83 ("Unlawful use of words “safe deposit”") 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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