2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety.
Article 22 - Safe Haven for Infants
Section 24-22-1.1 - Purpose.
24-22-1.1. Purpose.
The purpose of the Safe Haven for Infants Act [24-22-1 NMSA 1978] is to promote the safety of infants and to immunize a parent from criminal prosecution for leaving an infant, ninety days of age or less, at a hospital. This act is not intended to abridge the rights or obligations created by the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 or the rights of parents.
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