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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Each year, the governor shall take suitable public notice of October 15 as white cane safety day. The governor shall issue a proclamation in which the governor:
A. comments upon the significance of the white cane;
B. calls upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of the White Cane Law and to take precautions necessary to the safety of persons with a disability;
C. reminds the citizens of the state of the policies with respect to persons with a disability declared in the White Cane Law and urges the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them; and
D. emphasizes the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of persons with a disability in the community and to keep streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement and resort and other places to which the public is invited safe and functional and to offer assistance to persons with a disability upon appropriate occasions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 28. Human Rights § 28-7-6. Annual proclamation of white cane safety day by governor - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-28-human-rights/nm-st-sect-28-7-6/
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