Nothing contained in Sections 9-8-13 or 27-1-3 NMSA 1978 shall affect the responsibility or authority of the human services department as set forth in the Children's Code [Chapter 32A NMSA 1978] concerning the abuse or neglect of individual children.
History: Laws 1987, ch. 31, § 4.
Effective dates. — Laws 1987, ch. 31 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 1987, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 8 - Human Services Department
Section 9-8-4 - Department established.
Section 9-8-5 - Secretary of human services; appointment.
Section 9-8-6 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-8-7.2 - Cooperation with the New Mexico health insurance exchange.
Section 9-8-7.3 - Incarcerated individuals; behavioral health services; county funding program.
Section 9-8-7.4 - Incarcerated individuals; behavioral health services; county funding program.
Section 9-8-8 - Administratively attached agencies.
Section 9-8-10 - Bureaus; chiefs.
Section 9-8-11 - Advisory committees.