2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety.
Article 22 - Safe Haven for Infants
Section 24-22-2 - Definitions.
24-22-2. Definitions.
As used in the Safe Haven for Infants Act [24-22-1 NMSA 1978]:
A. "hospital" means an acute care general hospital or health care clinic licensed by the state;
B. "Indian child" means an Indian child as defined by the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978;
C. "infant" means a child no more than ninety days old, as determined within a reasonable degree of medical certainty; and
D. "staff" means an employee, contractor, agent or volunteer performing services as required and on behalf of the hospital.
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