New Mexico Statutes Chapter 66. Motor Vehicles § 66-2-14. Appointment of agents; termination

A. Whenever the secretary deems it necessary for the purpose of effecting economy in carrying out the functions of the department and for the purpose of providing necessary service to the people of this state, the secretary may appoint agents to receive applications for registration, to collect fees and revenues, to issue all licenses or permits and to act for the department in carrying out the duties imposed by law.

B. The department may specify the functions or services to be performed by agents pursuant to Subsection A of this section and may limit the amount to be paid to such agent by contract. The department may terminate the designation of any agent for failure of the agent to perform to the secretary's satisfaction the agent's duties by notifying the agent of the termination. Agency agreements may provide for the form of notice and the length of the period, if any, between the notice and the effective date of the termination.