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2020 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 28 - Human Rights
Article 20 - Nursing Mothers
Section 28-20-1 - [Right to breastfeed.]
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 28-20-1 (2020)
A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 117, § 1.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For indecent exposure, see 30-9-14 NMSA 1978.
Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 117 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective on June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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