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It is unlawful for any child to enroll in school or a licensed child care or licensed early childhood care program unless the child has been immunized as required under the rules of the public health division of the department of health and can provide satisfactory evidence of such immunization; provided that, if the child produces satisfactory evidence of having begun the process of immunization, the child may enroll and attend school or the child care program as long as the immunization process is being accomplished in the prescribed manner. It is unlawful for any parent to refuse or neglect to have the parent's child immunized, as required by this section, unless the child is properly exempted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-5-2. Unlawful to enroll in school or licensed child care programs unimmunized; unlawful to refuse to permit immunization - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-5-2/
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