Retaliatory conduct by a provider or any person acting on the provider's behalf against a resident for lawful efforts to secure or enforce his legal rights as a resident is a violation of the Continuing Care Act.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 263, ยง 3.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Section 24-17-1 - Short title.
Section 24-17-2 - Findings and purpose.
Section 24-17-3 - Definitions.
Section 24-17-5 - Contract information.
Section 24-17-6 - Requirements for financial reserves.
Section 24-17-8 - Consumer's guide to continuing care communities.
Section 24-17-10 - Restraint of prohibited acts; remedies.
Section 24-17-11 - Applicability.
Section 24-17-12 - Right to a written transfer policy.
Section 24-17-13 - Right to organize and participate.
Section 24-17-14 - Right to protection against retaliatory conduct.
Section 24-17-15 - Right to civil action for damages.
Section 24-17-16 - Identification and procedures for correction of violations.
Section 24-17-17 - Rules and regulations authorized.
Section 24-17-18 - Report to attorney general; civil action; civil penalties.