It is the intent of the legislature that in construing Section 3 [ 57-12-3 NMSA 1978] of the Unfair Practices Act the courts to the extent possible will be guided by the interpretations given by the federal trade commission and the federal courts.
§ 57-12-4 NMSA 1978
Interpretation
Known as the Unfair Practices Act
The act spans §§ 57–57 (28 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case In re Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. Mktg. & Sales Practices & Prods. Liab. Litig. (2017)
Most recently applied in In re Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. Mktg. & Sales Practices & Prods. Liab. Litig. (December 2017)
1953 Comp., § 49-15-4, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 268, § 4.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.