New Mexico Statutes 52-1-68. Reciprocal recognition of extra-territorial coverage with other jurisdictions
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For the purpose of effecting mutually satisfactory reciprocal arrangements with other states respecting extra-territorial jurisdictions, the director of workers’ compensation division is empowered to promulgate special and general regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act and, with the approval of the governor, to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate boards, commissions, officers or agencies of other states having jurisdiction over workers’ compensation claims.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 52-1-68
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.