The bill amends the Unfair Practices Act to include new provisions that classify providing immigration consultations or services without a proper license or supervision from a licensed attorney as an "unfair or deceptive trade practice." Specifically, it prohibits individuals from representing themselves as a "notario" or "notario publico" in violation of existing regulations. This addition aims to protect consumers from misleading practices in the immigration services sector, ensuring that only qualified professionals can offer such services.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "unfair or deceptive trade practice" to include this new provision while also updating the numbering of subsequent items in the list. The changes reflect a commitment to consumer protection by addressing fraudulent practices in the legal and immigration fields, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework governing business practices in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 57-12-2