Section 29-19-2 – Definitions.
As used in the Concealed Handgun Carry Act: A. “applicant” means a person seeking a license to carry a concealed handgun; B. “caliber” means the diameter of the bore of a handgun; C. “category” means whether a handgun is semiautomatic or not semiautomatic; D. “concealed handgun” means a loaded handgun that is not visible to […]
Section 29-19-3 – Date of licensure; period of licensure.
Effective January 1, 2004, the department is authorized to issue concealed handgun licenses to qualified applicants. Original and renewed concealed handgun licenses shall be valid for a period of four years from the date of issuance, unless the license is suspended or revoked. History: Laws 2003, ch. 255, § 3; 2005, ch. 242, § 2. […]
Section 29-16-13 – DNA identification system fund created; purposes.
A. The “DNA identification system fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of all money received by appropriation, gift or grant, all DNA fees collected pursuant to Section 29-16-11 NMSA 1978 and all investment income from the fund. B. Money and investment income in the fund at the end of any […]
Section 29-17-1 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1998, ch. 68, § 6, repealed 29-17-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1997, ch. 202, § 1, relating to criminal records screening for caregivers, effective May 20, 1998. For provisions of former section, see the 1997 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
Section 29-17-2 – Title.
Sections 1 though 5 [29-17-2 to 29-17-5 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the “Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act”. History: Laws 1998, ch. 68, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Law reviews. — For note and comment, “Spence v. Health Force, Inc.: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back For New Mexico Tort Jurisprudence?”, see 36 […]
Section 29-17-3 – Purpose.
The purpose of the Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act and its requirement that caregivers undergo a nationwide criminal history screening is to ensure to the highest degree possible the prevention of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of care recipients. History: Laws 1998, ch. 68, § 2.
Section 29-17-4 – Definitions.
As used in the Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act: A. “applicant” means a person who seeks and is offered employment or contractual service as a caregiver or hospital caregiver with a care provider; B. “caregiver” means a person, not otherwise required to undergo a nationwide criminal history screening by the New Mexico Children’s and Juvenile […]
Section 29-17-5 – Criminal history screening required; regulatory implementation; appeals.
A. The department of health is authorized to receive an applicant’s, caregiver’s or hospital caregiver’s nationwide criminal history record obtained by the department of public safety as a result of a nationwide criminal history screening pursuant to an applicant’s, caregiver’s or hospital caregiver’s authorization for such nationwide criminal history screening. Providers shall submit a set […]
Section 29-18-1 to 29-18-12 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 2003, ch. 255, § 14 repealed 29-18-1 to 29-18-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2001, ch. 219, the former Concealed Handgun Carry Act, effective July 1, 2003. For provisions of former sections, see the 2002 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For similar present provisions, see 29-19-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
Section 29-19-1 – Short title.
Chapter 29, Article 19 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Concealed Handgun Carry Act”. History: Laws 2003, ch. 255, § 1; 2005, ch. 242, § 1. ANNOTATIONS The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, added the statutory reference to the act. Constitutionality of act. — The Concealed Handgun Carry Act does not violate N.M. […]