Limited binding and beneficial effect
NMSA 1978, § 7-5A-8
in effect7-5A-8. Limited binding and beneficial effect
A. The agreement binds and benefits only this state and other member states. Only a member state is an intended beneficiary of the agreement. A benefit to a person other than a member state is established by the law of this state and member states and not by the terms of the agreement.
B. A person shall not:
(1) have a cause of action or a defense pursuant to the agreement; and
(2) challenge an action or inaction of a department, agency, political subdivision or instrumentality of this state on the grounds that the action or inaction is not consistent with the agreement.
C. A law of this state or the application of the law is valid despite the inconsistency of the law or its application with the agreement.
Laws 2005, ch. 225, § 8.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18507/index.do#!b/7-5A-8Fetched: 10/20/2026
