Money placed in suspense; escheat
NMSA 1978, § 69-9-10
in effect69-9-10. Money placed in suspense; escheat
Any money payable to unknown owners or to owners whose addresses are unknown under leases effectuated by an order of consolidation pursuant to this act [69-9-1 to 69-9-10 NMSA 1978] shall be placed in suspense with the state treasurer who shall hold said money for payment upon demand and proof of ownership. Any money held in suspense for a period of ten years or longer shall be handled pursuant to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act [repealed].
1953 Comp., § 63-32-10, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 33, § 10.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18572/index.do#!b/69-9-10Fetched: 10/20/2026
