New Mexico § 69-9-10 - Money placed in suspense; escheat

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-9-10 — Money placed in suspense; escheat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 69-9-10. Money placed in suspense; escheat

Any money payable to unknown owners or to owners whose addresses are unknown under

leases effectuated by an order of consolidation pursuant to this act shall be placed

in suspense with the state treasurer who shall hold said money for payment upon demand

and proof of ownership. Any money held in suspense for a period of ten years or longer shall be handled

pursuant to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-9-10 cover?

Section 69-9-10 ("Money placed in suspense; escheat") 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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