No resident who is being treated by a duly accredited religious practitioner shall be considered for that reason alone, abused or neglected.
History: Laws 1990, ch. 55, ยง 7.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 47 - Resident Abuse and Neglect
Section 30-47-1 - Short title.
Section 30-47-3 - Definitions.
Section 30-47-4 - Abuse of a resident; criminal penalties.
Section 30-47-5 - Neglect of a resident; criminal penalties.
Section 30-47-6 - Exploitation; criminal penalties.
Section 30-47-7 - Religious practitioners; exception.
Section 30-47-8 - Treatment in compliance with the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act.