A. A provision of a construction contract, agreement, understanding, specification or other documentation that is made part of a construction contract for an improvement to real property in New Mexico is void, unenforceable and against the public policy of the state if the provision:
(1) makes the construction contract subject to the laws of another state; or
(2) requires any litigation arising from the construction contract to be conducted in another state.
B. Any mediation, arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding arising from or relating to a construction contract for work performed in this state shall be conducted in this state.
C. As used in this section, "construction contract" means a public, private, foreign or domestic contract or agreement relating to construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of any real property in New Mexico and includes agreements for architectural services, demolition, design services, development, engineering services, excavation or other improvement to real property, including buildings, shafts, wells and structures, whether on, above or under real property.
History: Laws 2011, ch. 28, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 28, § 3 made Laws 2011, ch. 28, § 1 effective July 1, 2011.
Applicability. — Laws 2011, ch. 28, § 2 provided that the provisions of Laws 2011, ch. 28, § 1 apply to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2011.
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