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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Except as provided by Subsection B of this section, the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.
B. The supported decision-making agreement is terminated as to a particular supporter if:
(1) the adult protective services division of the aging and long-term services department finds that the decision-maker has been abused, neglected or exploited by the supporter;
(2) the supporter is the subject of a civil or criminal order prohibiting contact with the decision-maker;
(3) the supporter has been placed on the state's employee abuse registry;
(4) the supporter has been convicted of a crime involving violence or dishonesty;
(5) the supporter is incarcerated;
(6) the decision-maker gives notice to the supporter orally, in writing, through an assistive technology device or by any other means or act showing a specific intent to terminate the agreement; or
(7) the supporter provides written notice of the supporter's resignation to the decision-maker.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-7D-12. Term of supported decision-making agreement; termination or revocation of agreement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-7d-12/
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