New Mexico § 24-1-15.2 - Conditions of public health importance; reporting
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 24-1-15.2 — Conditions of public health importance; reporting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-1-15.2. Conditions of public health importance; reporting
A. The secretary shall establish by rule a list of reportable conditions of public
health importance. The list shall include conditions of humans or animals caused by exposure to toxic
substances, microorganisms or any other pathogens or conditions that arise due to
injury. The secretary shall: (1) prescribe the manner of and the person responsible for reporting conditions of
public health importance; (2) classify each reportable condition of public health importance according to the
urgency of reporting; and (3) revise the list of reportable conditions of public health importance as necessary. B. The secretary may enter into agreements or other arrangements with federal and
tribal public health agencies for receipt and sharing of information regarding reportable
conditions of public health importance. C. The department shall disseminate reporting requirements to health care providers
and other persons required to report conditions of public health importance. D. A person with knowledge of a reportable condition of public health importance shall
report the condition to the department.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-1-15.2 ("Conditions of public health importance; reporting") 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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