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Securities & Finance Laws in New Mexico.

Federal securities law ('33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act) is administered by the SEC. New Mexico supplements with the New Mexico Uniform Securities Act (NMSA 1978 §§ 58-13C-101 et seq.), administered by the Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department. The Act governs registration of securities (where not federally preempted), broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents, and provides state anti-fraud remedies.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico Uniform Securities ActNMSA 1978 §§ 58-13C-101 et seq.

Governs registration of securities and of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents.

Anti-Fraud ProvisionNMSA 1978 § 58-13C-501

Prohibits schemes to defraud, material misstatements or omissions, and fraudulent or deceitful practices in connection with securities transactions.

Civil LiabilityNMSA 1978 § 58-13C-509

Buyers of securities sold in violation of the Act may sue for rescission or damages. Subject to 2-year discovery / 5-year repose.

State law

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NM Securities Division U.S. SEC

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