Section 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 […]
Section 43-2-4 – Adoption and enforcement of laws by a politcal [political] subdivision.
A. No county, municipality or other political subdivision may adopt or enforce a local law, ordinance, resolution or rule having the force of law that includes drinking, being a common drunkard or being found in an intoxicated condition as one of the elements of the offense giving rise to a criminal or civil penalty or […]
Section 43-2-5 – Duties of the department.
A. The department shall study the problem of alcoholism and drug abuse, including methods and facilities available for the care, custody, detention, treatment, employment and rehabilitation of persons addicted to the intemperate use of spirituous or intoxicating liquors or drugs. The department shall promote meetings for the discussion of problems confronting treatment facilities, clinics and […]
Section 43-2-1 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1983, ch. 177, § 11, repealed 43-2-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 253, § 50, relating to the definition of “division”, effective June 17, 1983.
Section 43-2-1.1 – Short title.
Chapter 43, Article 2 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Detoxification Reform Act”. History: Laws 2005, ch. 198, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 198, § 12 made Laws 2005, ch. 198, § 1 effective July 1, 2005.