"Premium" defined

NMSA 1978, § 59A-18-3 — under Article 18.

NMSA 1978, § 59A-18-3

As used in the Insurance Code "premium" means the consideration for insurance or for an annuity, by whatever name called. Any "assessment," or any "membership," "policy," "survey," "inspection," "service" or similar fee or other charge in consideration for an insurance or annuity contract or procurement thereof is part of the premium. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 333.