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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in the Safe Haven for Infants Act:
A. “fire station” means a fire station that is certified by the state fire marshal's office;
B. “hospital” means an acute care general hospital or health care clinic licensed by the state;
C. “Indian child” means an Indian child as defined by the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978;
D. “infant” means a child no more than ninety days old, as determined within a reasonable degree of medical certainty;
E. “law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency of the state or a political subdivision of the state;
F. “safe haven site” means a hospital, law enforcement agency or fire station that has staff on site at the time an infant is left at such a site; and
G. “staff” means an employee, contractor, agent or volunteer performing services as required and on behalf of the safe haven site.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-22-2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-22-2/
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