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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24: Health and Safety
Article 2C: Harm Reduction, 24-2C-1 through 24-2C-6
Section 24-2C-2: Purpose.
NM Stat § 24-2C-2 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
24-2C-2. Purpose.
The purpose of the Harm Reduction Act [24-2C-1 NMSA 1978] is to:
A. prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and C viruses and other blood-borne diseases; and
B. encourage intravenous drug users to seek substance abuse treatment and ensure that participants receive individual counseling and education to decrease the risk of transmission of blood-borne diseases.
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