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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 43: Commitment Procedures
Article 2: Alcoholics and Intoxicated Persons; Detoxification, 43-2-1 through 43-2-23
Section 43-2-3: Policy of state regarding substance abuse.
NM Stat § 43-2-3 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
43-2-3. Policy of state regarding substance abuse.
It is the policy of this state that intoxicated and incapacitated persons may not be subjected to criminal prosecution, but rather should be afforded protection. It is further the policy of this state that alcohol-impaired persons and drug-impaired persons should be afforded treatment in order that they may lead normal lives as productive members of society.
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