2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 33: Correctional Institutions
Article 10: Native American Counseling, 33-10-1 through 33-10-4
Section 33-10-3: Definitions.
33-10-3. Definitions.
As used in the Native American Counseling Act [33-10-1 to 33-10-4 NMSA 1978]:
A. "native American" means any person who is descended from or is a member of an American Indian tribe, pueblo or band or is a native Hawaiian or Alaskan native; and
B. "native American religion" means any religion or religious belief that is practiced by a native American, the origin and interpretation of which is from a traditional native American culture or community, and includes the native American church.
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