New Mexico § 28-8-2 Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions

New Mexico Statutes

§ 28-8-2 — Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions

New Mexico § 28-8-2

Ch. 28Human Rights

Art. 8Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 28-8-2 (2026).

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A.A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition or any other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods or complete unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical treatment, wears contact lenses or is unable to communicate coherently or effectively in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an identifying device.

B.Any person may carry an identification card bearing his name, type of medical condition, physician's name and other medical information.

C.By wearing an identifying device a person gives his consent for any peace officer or medical practitioner who finds him in a disabled condition to make a reason

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A. A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition or any other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods or complete unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical treatment, wears contact lenses or is unable to communicate coherently or effectively in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an identifying device. B. Any person may carry an identification card bearing his name, type of medical condition, physician's name and other medical information. C. By wearing an identifying device a person gives his consent for any peace officer or medical practitioner who finds him in a disabled condition to make a reasonable search of his clothing or other effects for an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of this section.