Agency
In New Mexico, 'apparent authority' (ostensible agency) is created when:
AAn agent has a written contract
BA principal's words or conduct lead a third party to reasonably believe someone is their agent✓ Correct
CThe NMREC issues a license
DAn agent acts in their own best interest
Explanation
Apparent authority exists when a principal's conduct or representations cause a third party to reasonably believe that someone has authority to act on the principal's behalf, even if no actual authority exists.
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