N.M. Code R. § 13.17.5.15 – General Penalty

A. In addition to any other penalty provided by law or rule, violation of any provision of this rule by an employer, client or leasing contractor is grounds for cancellation or non-renewal of workers’ compensation insurance. Notice of such cancellation or non-renewal, stating the reason, shall be provided the insured at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of the cancellation.
B. In addition to any other penalty provided by law or this rule, violation of the provisions of this rule is subject to other penalties for violation of the Insurance Code (Chapter 59A NMSA 1978).
C. In addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of this rule, the person or entity violating the rule may be required to pay any unpaid premium found to be due plus interest at the rate of 15% a year from the date such premium should have been paid.
D. An insured covered through the assigned risk pool may avoid cancellation or non-renewal pursuant to 13 NMAC 17.5.15.1 [now Subsection A of 13.17.5.15 NMAC] by taking such corrective action as the pool may specify in a timely manner. The pool may grant an insured a reasonable grace period, not to exceed 30 days, if the insured pays to the pool sufficient deposit premiums to cover ultimate premiums, as estimated by the pool.
[9/6/91; Recompiled 11/30/01]