The superintendent is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under the New Mexico Insurance Code to enforce the laws of New Mexico not specifically preempted by the Risk Retention Act of 1986 including the superintendent’s administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, impose penalties and seek injunctive relief. With regard to any investigation, administrative proceedings or litigation, the procedural laws of New Mexico shall apply. The injunctive authority of the superintendent, in regard to risk retention groups, is restricted by the requirement that any injunction be issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 59A-55-22

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.