New Mexico Statutes
§ 28-8-5 — Duty of others
A. A person, other than a peace officer or medical practitioner, who finds a disabled person may make a reasonable effort to notify a peace officer. If a peace officer or medical practitioner is not present, a person who finds a disabled person may:
(1)make a reasonable search for an identifying device; and (2) if the identifying device is found, may make a reasonable search for an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of Section 2 [28-8-2 NMSA 1978] of this act. If a device or card is located, the person making the search shall attempt promptly to bring its contents to the attention of a peace officer or medical practitioner. B. A claim for relief does not arise from a reasonable search to locate an identifying device or identification card as authorized by Subsection
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Legislative History
1953 Comp., § 12-31-5, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 5.
Nearby Sections
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§ 28-1-1
Short title§ 28-1-10
Grievance procedure§ 28-1-11
Hearing procedures§ 28-1-12
Enforcement§ 28-1-13
Appeal§ 28-1-14
Posting of law and information§ 28-1-15
Repealed§ 28-1-2
Definitions§ 28-1-3
Human rights commission§ 28-1-4
Powers and duties§ 28-1-7
Unlawful discriminatory practice§ 28-1-7.2
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