N.M. Admin. Code § 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.
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