It is the policy of this state that intoxicated and incapacitated persons may not be subjected to criminal prosecution, but rather should be afforded protection. It is further the policy of this state that alcohol-impaired persons and drug-impaired persons should be afforded treatment in order that they may lead normal lives as productive members of society.
§ 43-2-3 NMSA 1978
Policy of state regarding substance abuse
Known as the Detoxification Reform Act
The act spans §§ 43–43 (25 sections).
1978 Comp., § 43-2-3, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 378, § 4; 2005, ch. 198, § 3.
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.