2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 22 - Veterans' Services Department
Section 9-22-7 - Department responsibilities.
9-22-7. Department responsibilities.
The department is responsible for:
A. assisting veterans, their surviving spouses and their children in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims against the United States arising by reason of military or naval service;
B. assisting veterans, their surviving spouses and their children in establishing the rights and the procurement of benefits that have accrued or may accrue to them pursuant to state law;
C. disseminating information regarding laws beneficial to veterans, their surviving spouses and their children; and
D. cooperating with agencies of the United States that are or may be established for the beneficial interest of veterans, to which end the department may enter into agreements or contracts with the United States for the purpose of protecting or procuring rights or benefits for veterans.
History: Laws 2004, ch. 19, 7.
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