New Mexico · New Mexico Statutes 1978 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
N.M. Stat. § 53-17-20: N.M. Stat. § 53-17-20
What this law says, in plain English
Foreign corporations operating in New Mexico without proper authorization cannot sue in state courts until obtaining a certificate. Unauthorized corporations owe back fees, taxes, penalties, and a $200 civil penalty per violation.
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