Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 12-12A-4 - Regulation of services during emergencyA. While an emergency declaration is in effect, the homeland security and emergency management department may limit, restrict or otherwise regulate: (1) the duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners;(2) the geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice;(3) the types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and(4) any other matters necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health or veterinary services during the emergency.B. An order issued pursuant to Subsection A of this section may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment.C. A host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health or veterinary services in this state shall:(1) consult and coordinate its activities with the homeland security and emergency management department to the extent practicable to provide for the efficient and effective use of volunteer health practitioners; and(2) comply with any laws other than the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act relating to the management of emergency health or veterinary services, including the Emergency Medical Services Act [Chapter 24, Article 10B NMSA 1978] and the All Hazard Emergency Management Act [12-10-1 to 12-10-10 NMSA 1978].