N.M. Code R. § 13.19.3.13 – Lack of Knowledge Not a Defense

A. Lack of knowledge or intent with respect to the status, organization or filings of a reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm or collectively bargained arrangement is not a defense to a violation of this rule.
B. A filing under this rule is solely for the purpose of providing information to the superintendent. This rule and filings hereunder do not authorize or license a reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm, collectively bargained arrangement or any other arrangement to engage in business in this state if otherwise prohibited by law.
[5/1/92; Recompiled 11/30/01]