N.M. Stat. § 58-1-6
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§ 58-1-6. Designating agent
Official statutory text
A. A bank may continue to recognize the authority of an agent authorized in writing to operate, in whole or in part, the account of a depositor, until it receives written notice of the revocation of his authority.
B. Knowledge of the death or adjudication of incapacity of such depositor shall constitute written notice of revocation of the authority of his agent.
C. Notwithstanding that a bank has received written notice of revocation of the authority of such agent, it may, until ten days after receipt of such notice, pay any item apparently made, drawn, accepted or indorsed by such agent prior to such revocation, provided that such item is otherwise properly payable.
D. No bank shall be liable for damages, penalty or tax by reason of any payment made pursuant to this section.
B. Knowledge of the death or adjudication of incapacity of such depositor shall constitute written notice of revocation of the authority of his agent.
C. Notwithstanding that a bank has received written notice of revocation of the authority of such agent, it may, until ten days after receipt of such notice, pay any item apparently made, drawn, accepted or indorsed by such agent prior to such revocation, provided that such item is otherwise properly payable.
D. No bank shall be liable for damages, penalty or tax by reason of any payment made pursuant to this section.
Status: in_force
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