New Mexico Statutes
§ 33-13-6 — Inmates not employees
An inmate participating in the program shall not be considered an employee of the state or of any other person deriving benefits from inmate services pursuant to the program. An inmate participating in the program shall not be covered by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act [Chapter 52, Article 1 NMSA 1978] or be entitled to benefits pursuant to that act, whether on behalf of himself or another person. Inmates participating in the program may be compensated as provided in Section 33-2-26 NMSA 1978.
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Legislative History
Laws 1998, ch. 57, § 6.
Nearby Sections
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§ 33-1-1
Short title§ 33-1-11
Correctional officer qualifications§ 33-1-17
Private contract§ 33-1-18
Funds created§ 33-1-19
Use of funds§ 33-1-2
Definitions§ 33-1-20
Transfers authorized§ 33-1-3
Purpose§ 33-1-4
Repealed