The superintendent may:

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 59A-16C-5

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

A. select and contract with investigative personnel and prosecutors to discharge the superintendent’s duties pursuant to the provisions of the Insurance Fraud Act;

B. conduct statewide investigations and prosecutions related to automobile theft; C. coordinate with law enforcement agencies to investigate and with the attorney general and district attorneys to prosecute cases involving stolen vehicles and insurance fraud; and

D. promulgate rules relating to the creation and operation of the automobile theft prevention authority.