New Mexico Statutes

§ 48-2-17 — Contractors; workmen's compensation insurance

New Mexico § 48-2-17
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 48Liens and Mortgages
Art. 2Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 48-2-17 (2026).

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premiums; rights against performance bond. Unpaid premiums or charges for the furnishing of workmen's compensation insurance furnished to any contractor or subcontractor, who is required by the terms of his contract or by law to obtain and carry such insurance, shall be and is hereby defined to be material furnished to the contractor or subcontractor for use in the performance of the contract, and the person, firm or corporation so furnishing the same shall have the same rights and remedies against any performance bond given in connection with such contract as if the workmen's compensation insurance so furnished were physical property, and as though a lien had been filed against the improved premises, but shall have no lien against the improved premises.

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 61-2-17, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 127, § 1.

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