N.M. Stat. § 59A-48-17

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 59A-48-17 - Solicitation not violation of certain laws relating to providers

Solicitation by prepaid dental plan organizations or anyone acting on their behalf to educate members and potential members of the coverage and operation of the organization's plan shall not be construed to be a violation of any provisions of law relating to solicitation or advertising by prepaid dental plan providers, if such solicitation including advertising and sales material:

A. is approved in advance by the superintendent as provided for in Section 895 [59A-48-16 NMSA 1978] of this article;
B. does not identify the providers nor describe their professional qualifications, except upon the request of the person being solicited;
C. does not describe the professional experience or attainments of such providers individually or as a group or contain language that directly or indirectly states, evaluates or lauds the professional competence, skills or reputations of such providers; and
D. shall not otherwise cause any of such providers to violate any professional ethics or laws prohibiting the solicitation of patients, except as permitted in this article.

NMS § 59A-48-17

Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 896.