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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A party shall not submit a foreign subpoena or summons for discovery or a witness to provide testimony related to an interstate investigation or proceeding that seeks to impose civil or criminal liability or professional disciplinary action related to a protected health care activity unless the requesting party submits an attestation, signed under the penalty of perjury, that the foreign subpoena or summons relates to an out-of-state action for which the same claim exists under the laws of this state.
B. An individual or entity served with a subpoena that is in violation of this section shall notify the issuing court and the moving party of the defect and shall not comply with the subpoena until the defect is cured by order of the issuing court.
C. A party that omits or submits a false attestation pursuant to this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state in a suit for damages, penalties or both arising out of the omission or false attestation. A court shall assess a statutory penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation if the court finds the omission or false attestation was made intentionally, knowingly, willingly or recklessly.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-35-4. Foreign subpoenas and summonses - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-35-4/
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