Chapter 12 — Chapter 12

A. There is created in the state treasury the "orphan material recovery fund". The fund shall be invested as other state funds are invested. All money remaining in the orphan material recovery fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in that fund. B. The department shall a…

governor. A. The governor, after making written findings of the grounds upon which he bases his decision, may issue a declaration that an energy supply alert exists. The governor shall publish his declaration and the findings upon which it is based along with any orders issued pu…

recourse; appeal. The department may assess charges against a party identified as responsible for orphan hazardous materials, for costs the department incurs in cleanup of the orphan hazardous materials and for damage to state property. Amounts received in payment of assessments …

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governor or his designee may administer and enforce energy conservation measures under a delegation of authority pursuant to Title 2 of the federal Emergency Energy Conservation Act of 1979, 42 U.S.C. Sections 8501 through 8541 (197…

Whenever the governor is satisfied that any energy emergency or energy supply alert no longer exists, he shall terminate the emergency or alert by another declaration. The declaration shall be published in such newspapers of the state and posted in such places as the governor dee…

In no event shall any executive order issued pursuant to the powers granted in Subsection B of Section 3 [12-12-3 NMSA 1978] of the Energy Emergency Powers Act continue in effect for more than one hundred twenty days unless extended, restricted or suspended by joint resolution of…

Any person who violates any provision of the Energy Emergency Powers Act [12-12- 1 to 12-12-9 NMSA 1978] or any provision of an executive order issued thereunder is, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor. Every day of violation after notice of violation shall constitute a sepa…

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1983, ch. 39, § 1, repealed 12-12-8 NMSA 1978, relating to the July 1, 1983 termination of the Energy Emergency Powers Act.

The Energy Emergency Powers Act [12-12-1 to 12-12-9 NMSA 1978] shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose. History: Laws 1980, ch. 107, § 9.

This act [12-12A-1 to 12-12A-13 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act". History: Laws 2008, ch. 47, § 1.

The homeland security and emergency management department may promulgate rules to implement the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. In doing so, the homeland security and emergency management department shall consult with and consider the recommendations of the …

practitioners. A volunteer health practitioner providing health or veterinary services pursuant to the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act is entitled to all the rights, privileges or immunities provided by the laws of this state other than the Uniform Emergency …

A. As used in this section, "injury" means a physical or mental injury or disease for which an employee of this state who is injured or contracts the disease in the course of the employee's employment would be entitled to benefits under the workers' compensation law of this state…

In applying and construing the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. History: Laws 2008, ch. 47, § 13.

As used in the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act: A. "disaster relief organization" means an entity that provides emergency or disaster relief services that include health or veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners and that: (1) is design…

The Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act applies to volunteer health practitioners registered with a registration system that complies with Section 5 [12-12A-5 NMSA 1978] of that act and who provide health or veterinary services in this state for a host entity whi…

A. While an emergency declaration is in effect, the homeland security and emergency management department may limit, restrict or otherwise regulate: (1) the duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners; (2) the geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners …

A. To qualify as a volunteer health practitioner registration system, a system shall: (1) accept applications for the registration of volunteer health practitioners before or during an emergency; (2) include information about the licensure and good standing of health practitioner…

other states. A. While an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner registered with a registration system that complies with Section 5 [12-12A-5 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act and licensed and in good standing in t…

A. As used in this section: (1) "credentialing" means obtaining, verifying and assessing the qualifications of a health practitioner to provide treatment, care or services in or for a health facility; and (2) "privileging" means the authorizing by an appropriate authority, such a…

administrative sanctions. A. Subject to Subsections B and C of this section, a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts or other laws of this state. B. Except a…

A. The Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act does not limit rights, privileges or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this…

This act [12-12B-1 to 12-12B-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Emergency Gas Pilot Relighting Act". History: Laws 2011, ch. 104, § 1.

As used in the Emergency Gas Pilot Relighting Act: A. "gas pilot relighting technician" means an individual who has successfully completed a program pursuant to Section 3 [12-12B-3 NMSA 1978] of the Emergency Gas Pilot Relighting Act; B. "natural gas" means any combustible vapor …

The higher education department and the regulation and licensing department shall recommend to appropriate institutions of higher learning a program for training and certifying individuals to relight pilot lights for residential equipment and appliances. Upon satisfactory complet…

pilot relighting technicians; reimbursement. A. Upon a declaration by the governor of an emergency or disaster, a person certified as a journeyman plumber or journeyman gas fitter pursuant to the Construction Industries Licensing Act [Chapter 60, Article 13 NMSA 1978] may employ …

This act [12-13A-1 to 12-13A-6 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "New Mexico- Chihuahua Commission Act". History: Laws 2003, ch. 9, § 1.

The purposes of the New Mexico-Chihuahua Commission Act are to establish a framework in which New Mexico and the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, can work to develop mutually beneficial programs to resolve challenges along the international border common to both states, to maximize th…

As used in the New Mexico-Chihuahua Commission Act: A. "Chihuahua" means the state of Chihuahua, Mexico; and B. "commission" means the New Mexico-Chihuahua commission. History: Laws 2003, ch. 9, § 3.

administration. A. The "New Mexico-Chihuahua commission" is created and is administratively attached to the economic development department. B. The members of the commission representing New Mexico shall be: (1) the governor of New Mexico; (2) the secretary of economic developmen…

A. The commission shall provide a forum for discussion and resolution of issues of mutual concern to the governments of New Mexico and Chihuahua. B. The commission may: (1) identify projects that can be cooperatively pursued by New Mexico and Chihuahua; (2) create avenues of comm…

A member of the commission who performs a function or duty pursuant to the New Mexico-Chihuahua Commission Act shall not have a direct or indirect financial interest in an activity undertaken by the commission. History: Laws 2003, ch. 9, § 6.

This act [12-13B-1 to 12-13B-5 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "New Mexico- Sonora Commission Act". History: Laws 2009, ch. 108, § 1.

As used in the New Mexico-Sonora Commission Act: A. "commission" means the New Mexico-Sonora commission; and B. "Sonora" means the state of Sonora, Mexico. History: Laws 2009, ch. 108, § 2.

administration. A. The "New Mexico-Sonora commission" is created and is administratively attached to the economic development department. B. The members of the commission representing New Mexico shall be: (1) the governor of New Mexico; (2) the secretary of economic development; …

A. The commission shall provide a forum for discussion and resolution of issues of mutual concern to the governments of New Mexico and Sonora. B. The commission may: (1) identify projects that can be cooperatively pursued by New Mexico and Sonora; (2) create avenues of communicat…

A member of the commission who performs a function or duty pursuant to the New Mexico-Sonora Commission Act shall not have a direct or indirect financial interest in an activity undertaken by the commission. History: Laws 2009, ch. 108, § 5.

Chapter 12, Article 16 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Act". History: Laws 2005, ch. 219, § 1; 2006, ch. 19, § 1; 1978 Comp., § 9-15C-1, recompiled and amended as § 12-16-1 by Laws 2023, ch. 144, § 1.

As used in the Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Act: A. "association" means the intertribal Indian ceremonial association; B. "county" means the governing body of McKinley county; C. "director" means the director of the association; and D. "fund" means the intertribal Indian ceremon…

and duties; intertribal Indian ceremonial association board created. A. The "intertribal Indian ceremonial association" is created. The association is administratively attached to the local government division of the department of finance and administration. B. The county shall a…

administration. The "intertribal Indian ceremonial association fund" is created in the state treasury. Money appropriated to the fund or accruing to it through sales, gifts, grants, fees, penalties, bequests or any other source shall be delivered to the state treasurer and deposi…

Members of the intertribal ceremonial board shall be reimbursed for per diem and mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: Laws 2005, ch. 219, § 5; 1978 Comp., § 9-15…