For the purpose of effecting mutually satisfactory reciprocal arrangements with other states respecting extra-territorial jurisdictions, the director of workers' compensation division is empowered to promulgate special and general regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and, with the approval of the governor, to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate boards, commissions, officers or agencies of other states having jurisdiction over workers' compensation claims.
§ 52-1-68 NMSA 1978
Reciprocal recognition of extra-territorial coverage with other jurisdictions
Known as the Workers' Compensation Act
The act spans §§ 52–52 (88 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 608 F. App'x 620 - Smith v. Martinez (2015)
Most recently applied in 608 F. App'x 620 - Smith v. Martinez (April 2015)
1953 Comp., § 59-10-33.6, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 241, § 5; 1989, ch. 263, § 43.
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