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Any educational institution in this state employing student labor in aid of students attending the institution by enabling students to defray their tuition and expenses and in which institution any class of machinery or appliances is used for instruction or otherwise and which would subject the institution to the terms of the Workers' Compensation Act as engaging in a hazardous calling or business as defined by that act is hereby exempted from the terms and operations of the Workers' Compensation Act as to any liability accruing to any student so employed; provided, the terms of that act shall in no way relieve any institution from any liability for damages or injuries to any student which would otherwise be recoverable by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 52. Workers' Compensation § 52-1-63. Educational institutions exempt - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-52-workers-compensation/nm-st-sect-52-1-63/
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