New Mexico Statutes 45-5B-202. Incorporation of authority
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A. An agent has authority described in this article if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in Sections 204 through 217 N.M. Stat. Ann. § 45-5B-204 through 45-5B-217 of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act or cites the section in which the authority is described.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-5B-202
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
B. A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in Sections 204 through 217 of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act or a citation to a section of Sections 204 through 217 of that act incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.
C. A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.