It is the purpose of the Search and Rescue Act:
A. to prepare, organize and coordinate efforts of federal, state and local governmental agencies and volunteer organizations for prompt and efficient search, location, rescue, recovery, care and treatment of persons lost, entrapped or in physical danger;
B. to further coordinate national and state search and rescue agreements; and
C. to develop and administer a statewide plan for search and rescue.
History: 1978 Comp., § 24-15A-2, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 107, § 2.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 15A - Search and Rescue
Section 24-15A-1 - Short title.
Section 24-15A-2 - Purpose of act.
Section 24-15A-3 - Definitions.
Section 24-15A-4 - State search and rescue resource officer; position created.
Section 24-15A-5 - State search and rescue resource officer; powers and duties.