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2019 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 7B - Mental Health Care Treatment Decisions
Section 24-7B-2 - Purpose.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 24-7B-2 (2019)
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The purpose of the Mental Health Care Treatment Decisions Act is to ensure appropriate care and treatment of persons with behavioral health needs in the community.

History: Laws 2006, ch. 7, § 2.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2006, ch. 7 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 17, 2006, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.

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