The protections set forth in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, including provisions concerning notice to the Indian child's tribe, transfer to tribal court and placement preferences, apply to all proceedings involving an Indian child under the Adoption Act.
§ 32A-5-4 NMSA 1978
Application of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
Known as the Adoption Act
The act spans §§ 32–32 (51 sections).
1978 Comp., § 32A-5-4, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 77, § 131.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.