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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. While an emergency declaration is in effect, the homeland security and emergency management department may limit, restrict or otherwise regulate:
(1) the duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners;
(2) the geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice;
(3) the types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and
(4) any other matters necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health or veterinary services during the emergency.
B. An order issued pursuant to Subsection A of this section may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment.
C. A host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health or veterinary services in this state shall:
(1) consult and coordinate its activities with the homeland security and emergency management department to the extent practicable to provide for the efficient and effective use of volunteer health practitioners; and
(2) comply with any laws other than the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act relating to the management of emergency health or veterinary services, including the Emergency Medical Services Act and the All Hazard Emergency Management Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 12. Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters § 12-12A-4. Regulation of services during emergency - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-12-miscellaneous-public-affairs-matters/nm-st-sect-12-12a-4/
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