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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24: Health and Safety
Article 14: Vital Statistics, 24-14-1 through 24-14-31
Section 24-14-21: Delayed registration of death.


NM Stat § 24-14-21 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

24-14-21. Delayed registration of death.

A. When a death occurring in this state has not been registered, a certificate may be filed in accordance with regulations of the board of medical investigators. The certificate shall be registered subject to evidentiary requirements as prescribed by regulation to substantiate the alleged facts of death.

B. Certificates of death registered one year or more after the date of death shall be marked "delayed" and shall show on their face the date of the delayed registration.

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