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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. Two or more municipalities or other political subdivisions or local public bodies may provide insurance for any purpose by any one or more of the methods specified in Chapter 3, Article 62 NMSA 1978. Self-insurance or the pooling of self-insured reserves, claims or losses among subdivisions or bodies as authorized pursuant to Sections 3-62-1 and this section NMSA 1978 shall not be construed to be transacting insurance or otherwise subject to the provisions of the laws of this state regulating insurance or insurance companies. Two or more municipalities or other political subdivisions or local public bodies may also be insured under a master policy or contract of insurance. Premium costs may be set individually for each municipality, political subdivision or local public body or apportioned among participating municipalities as provided in the master policy or contract. Pooling to provide property coverage shall constitute the purchase of insurance for the purpose of Section 13-5-3 NMSA 1978.
B. The pooling of self-insured reserves, claims or losses under this section shall be marketed to municipalities, other political subdivisions and local public bodies only through a licensed insurance agent.
C. An estimated annual standard premium of at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) during first year of operation shall be required for two or more local public bodies to pool for the purposes of this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 3. Municipalities § 3-62-2. Pooling - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-3-municipalities/nm-st-sect-3-62-2/
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