The director is authorized by NMSA 1978, Section 52-5-4 to adopt reasonable rules and regulations to implement the legislative purposes of the Workers' Compensation Act (Act). The director is empowered to seek administrative penalties pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 52-1-61. Regulatory authority over controlled insurance plans is set forth at NMSA 1978, Section 52-1-4.2.
N.M. Admin. Code § 11.4.13.3