Physicians and treatment facilities and their officers, directors and employees shall not be liable to any person held on account of reasonable measures taken under the authority of the Detoxification Reform Act, absent proof of negligence or intentional misconduct.
History: Laws 2005, ch. 198, § 10.
Effective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 198, § 12 made Laws 2005, ch. 198, § 10 effective July 1, 2005.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 43 - Commitment Procedures
Article 2 - Alcoholics and Intoxicated Persons; Detoxification
Section 43-2-1.1 - Short title.
Section 43-2-3 - Policy of state regarding substance abuse.
Section 43-2-4 - Adoption and enforcement of laws by a politcal [political] subdivision.
Section 43-2-5 - Duties of the department.
Section 43-2-8 - Protective custody.
Section 43-2-11 - Voluntary clients.
Section 43-2-12 - Assistance upon request.
Section 43-2-14 - Costs of commitment and support.
Section 43-2-19 - Peace officer or public service officer; no liability.
Section 43-2-20 - Notification of family.