2013 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 59A - Insurance Code
Article 13 - Adjusters
Section 59A-13-6 - Temporary license. (1984)

A.   Upon application by an applicant meeting all qualifications for license except as to experience, education or training referred to in Section 232 [59A-13-4 NMSA 1978] of this article, the superintendent may issue a temporary license as adjuster under which an individual employed by a licensed adjuster and undergoing education or training as an adjuster under direction and supervision of such licensed adjuster, may act as an adjuster. Application for the license must be made, and the applicant registered with the superintendent, at beginning of the training period, and the license may be in force for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, without right of renewal or continuation.   

B.   The superintendent may issue a temporary license as adjuster to an individual employed by a licensed adjuster or an authorized insurer due to a catastrophe or emergency requiring immediate expansion of adjuster services in this state. Application for the license must be made through such licensed adjuster or insurer. Responsibility for the conduct of a temporary licensee rests jointly on the licensee and the employer adjuster or insurer. The temporary license may be in force for a period not to exceed three (3) months, without right of renewel [renewal] or continuation. In considering the application for temporary license the superintendent may waive such of the qualifications for license stated in Section 232 of this article as the superintendent deems advisable.