Chapter 30, Article 44 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Medicaid Fraud Act".
History: Laws 1989, ch. 286, § 1; 1997, ch. 98, § 1.
Cross references. — For provisions relating to medicaid, see 27-2-12 NMSA 1978 et seq.
The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "Chapter 30, Article 44 NMSA 1978" for "This act".
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Section 30-44-1 - Short title.
Section 30-44-2 - Definitions.
Section 30-44-3 - Power to investigate and enforce civil remedies and prosecute criminal actions.
Section 30-44-4 - Falsification of documents; defined; penalties.
Section 30-44-5 - Failure to retain records; defined; penalties.
Section 30-44-6 - Obstruction of investigation; defined; penalty.
Section 30-44-7 - Medicaid fraud; defined; investigation; penalties.
Section 30-44-8 - Civil penalties; created; enumerated; presumption; limitation of action.