2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24: Health and Safety
Article 15A: Search and Rescue, 24-15A-1 through 24-15A-6
Section 24-15A-2: Purpose of act.
24-15A-2. Purpose of act.
It is the purpose of the Search and Rescue Act [24-15A-1 NMSA 1978]:
A. to prepare, organize and coordinate efforts of federal, state and local governmental agencies and volunteer organizations for prompt and efficient search, location, rescue, recovery, care and treatment of persons lost, entrapped or in physical danger;
B. to further coordinate national and state search and rescue agreements; and
C. to develop and administer a statewide plan for search and rescue.
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