NMSA 59A-9-23. Time limit for disposal of real property

59A-9-23. Time limit for disposal of real property. A. Except as stated in Subsection B, or unless the insurer elects to hold the real estate as an investment under Paragraph A(7) of Section 154 [59A-9-21 NMSA 1978] of this article: (1) an insurer shall dispose of real estate acquired under Paragraph A(1) of Section 154 of this article within five (5) years after it has ceased to be necessary for the convenient accommodation of the insurer in conduct of its business; and (2) an insurer shall dispose of real estate acquired under Paragraphs A(2) through A(6) of Section 154 of this article within five (5) years after date of acquisition, unless used or to be used for the insurer's convenient accommodation in conduct of its business under Paragraph A(1) of that section. B. Upon proof satisfactory to the superintendent that the interests of the insurer would suffer materially by forced sale thereof, the superintendent may by order grant a reasonable extension of the period, as specified in such order, within which the insurer shall dispose of any particular parcel of such real estate. History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 156.