N.M. Admin. Code § 15.8.3.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 15.8.3.14 - DESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT

A.Except for sole proprietors, every licensee shall designate a "resident agent" to accept service of all orders and notices of the division. The resident agent must have:

(1) authority to bind the applicant to matters related to tobacco product sales and operations;

(2)authority and ability to accept service of all orders, subpoenas, notices and other legal documents from the division, including any notice of charge pursuant to the act on behalf of its principal; and

(3)residency in the state of New Mexico.

B.To designate a resident agent a licensee shall file an application on a division approved form. The designation of resident agent may be terminated upon written notification to the department by either the licensee or the resident agent. A licensee shall have 10 days from the date of termination of the agency relationship to file an application for a new resident agent.

C.A licensee may designate as many resident agents as it deems necessary for the operation of business.

D.The designation of a resident agent shall not relieve the licensee of any responsibilities or liabilities to the division for violations or compliance with the act.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.8.3.14

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 24, December 29, 2020, eff. 1/1/2021