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title: "New Mexico Blue Sky Laws: Registration & Exemptions"
description: "New Mexico blue sky laws under the NM Securities Act are enforced by the Securities Division. Learn registration, exemptions, and compliance."
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firm: "Acquisition Stars"
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office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)"
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# New Mexico Blue Sky Laws

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New Mexico regulates securities under the New Mexico Securities Act of 1986, enforced by the Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department. New Mexico requires registration or exemption for all securities offered or sold in the state.

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## New Mexico Securities Regulatory Overview

Regulatory Body New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Securities Division

Primary Statute New Mexico Securities Act of 1986 (NMSA 58-13C-101 et seq.)

### Registration Requirements

New Mexico allows registration by coordination, qualification, or notice filing. Reg D Rule 506 offerings require Form D notice filing with the Securities Division. Filing fee is $350.

## Key Provisions of New Mexico Securities Law

Understanding the core regulatory framework in New Mexico:

1

Securities must be registered before offer or sale unless exempt

2

The Securities Division has authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions

3

Anti-fraud provisions apply to all securities transactions

4

Broker-dealers and investment advisers must register

## Available Exemptions in New Mexico

New Mexico provides the following exemptions from full securities registration:

- Federal covered securities (Reg D Rule 506, Reg A+ Tier 2, exchange-listed) with notice filing
- Isolated nonissuer transactions
- Sales to institutional investors
- Limited offering exemptions
- Government securities

## Penalties for Non-Compliance in New Mexico

New Mexico imposes civil penalties, criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment, investor rescission rights, and administrative sanctions.

## How New Mexico Blue Sky Laws Affect Your Transaction

Transactions involving New Mexico-based shareholders require blue sky compliance when stock is used as deal consideration. Acquisition Stars works with independent securities counsel on New Mexico notice filings for multi-state transactions.

### Need Help With a New Mexico Securities Transaction?

Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions nationwide and works with independent securities counsel on blue sky compliance and securities offerings. Senior attorney Alex Lubyansky provides direct counsel on every M&A engagement. We tell you who would handle your matter before any introduction, and you decide whether to proceed.

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### Need Help With a New Mexico Securities Transaction?

Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment. We help with the M&A side of the transaction and work with independent securities counsel on multi-state filings for Reg D, Reg A+, and Reg CF offerings involving New Mexico.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Mexico blue sky laws and securities compliance

**What is New Mexico's Reg D filing fee?**

New Mexico charges $350 for Reg D Rule 506 notice filings with the Securities Division.

**Who regulates securities in New Mexico?**

The Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department enforces New Mexico's securities laws.

**Does New Mexico conduct merit review?**

New Mexico may apply review standards to certain registrations. Reg D Rule 506 offerings require only notice filing.

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## Need Help With Securities Compliance in New Mexico?

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