Notice to New Mexico Tobacco Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailors Effective January 1, 2021 the Tobacco Products Act (NMSA Chapter 61, Article 37) requires that tobacco Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers located in New Mexico obtain a license issued by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department – Alcohol Beverage Control Division. Tobacco Manufacturers located in New […]
Not Substantially Equivalent Orders ALERT: On October 19, 2018 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Not Substantially Equivalent (NSE) Orders that prohibit the sale of two of Seneca Manufacturing Company’s brand families, Heron and Sands, effective that date. The NSE Orders mean that the FDA considers Seneca Manufacturing Company’s Heron and Sands […]
The Affirmative Litigation Section is comprised of three legal divisions: Consumer Protection, Environmental Protection, and Civil Rights. These legal divisions bring cases on behalf of the people of the State of New Mexico using its authority to protect the people, rather than on behalf of another state agency. By bringing high-impact lawsuits to enforce State […]
Community engagement is essential to our work at the New Mexico Department of Justice. We strive to spread our message and share the work our office is pursuing. More importantly, we are dedicated to traveling throughout New Mexico to listen to your concerns, ideas and interests. We also provide trainings to local governments and other […]
Office Hours for Victims of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Beginning Thursday, March 7, 2024, a consumer protection advocate will be present at the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Our consumer advocate is ready to assist victims of the Hermit’s […]
If you would like to submit a tip or complaint, we recommend using Guided Help. This tool will ensure that your information is submitted to the agency that can best meet your needs and may provide you with additional resources. Guided Help Electronic Complaint & Tip Submission If you already know what type of complaint or […]
By state law, any lawsuit filed against the State of New Mexico (including any state agency or state official) must be properly served on each individual party, the Office of the Governor, and the New Mexico Department of Justice, even if the Attorney General is not a party to the litigation. Failure to properly serve […]
Under the New Mexico Charitable Solicitations Act, NMSA 1978 § 57-22-6.1, professional fundraisers are required to register with the New Mexico Department of Justice before entering into a contract with any charitable organization. Please review our FAQs below to determine whether professional fundraiser registration is appropriate in your situation. A professional fundraiser who fails to […]
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Protecting Your Identity While Online Be aware of the following: Never give out your information to a person or a company that contacted you first. You never can be too cautious when protecting your personal information. Know who you are dealing with when shopping or divulging personal information online. If something sounds too good to […]
