Legal Definitions - New Mexico

Definition: New Mexico has laws in place to regulate commercial email and spam, telemarketing and telephonic anti-solicitation, fax anti-solicitation, and unlawful trade practices. These laws are designed to protect consumers from unwanted and fraudulent marketing practices.

Examples:

• Sending unsolicited commercial emails or spam is illegal in New Mexico under N.M. Stat. §§ 57-12-23 and 57-12-24.
• Telemarketers must comply with the Fraudulent Telemarketing Act (N.M. Stat. §§ 30-50-2 et seq.) and the anti-solicitation law (N.M. Stat. § 57-12-22) when making calls to consumers in New Mexico.
• Sending unsolicited faxes is also prohibited under N.M. Stat. §§ 57-12-23 and 57-12-24.
• Engaging in unlawful trade practices, such as false advertising or deceptive marketing, is illegal under N.M. Stat. §§ 57-12-2, 57-12-22 et seq.

These examples illustrate how New Mexico's laws protect consumers from unwanted and fraudulent marketing practices. By prohibiting unsolicited emails, faxes, and telemarketing calls, and by regulating trade practices, consumers are better able to make informed decisions about the products and services they purchase.