New Mexico § 24-1-12 - Health certificates; filing
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 24-1-12 — Health certificates; filing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-1-12. Health certificates; filing
A. Any person who operates or is employed in a health facility shall, upon becoming
employed or engaged in such occupation, present to the employer or, if self-employed,
file at the place of business a health certificate from a licensed physician stating
the person is free from communicable diseases in a transmissible state dangerous to
the public health as defined by regulation of the public health division of the department
of health. The certificate shall be obtained not more than ninety days prior to the date of
employment. B. All certificates shall be kept on file and be subject to inspection by the licensing
authority.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 24-1-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 24-1-12 cover?
Section 24-1-12 ("Health certificates; filing") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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