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NM Stat § 28-7-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-5 - Interference with rights of blind; penalty.

A person, firm or corporation or the agent of a person, firm or corporation who denies or interferes with admittance to or enjoyment of the public facilities enumerated in Section 28-7-3 NMSA 1978 or otherwise interferes with the rights of a blind or visually impaired person or a person who has a physical disability enumerated in the White Cane Law [28-7-1 to 28-7-7 NMSA 1978] is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-13-5, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 232, § 5; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 12-26-5, by Laws 1972, ch. 51, § 9; 2007, ch. 46, § 26. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, made non-substantive language changes.
NM Stat § 28-7-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-6 - Annual proclamation of white cane safety day by governor.

Each year, the governor shall take suitable public notice of October 15 as white cane safety day. The governor shall issue a proclamation in which the governor: A. comments upon the significance of the white cane; B. calls upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of the White Cane Law [28-7-1 to 28-7-7 NMSA 1978] and to take precautions necessary to the safety of persons with a disability; C. reminds the citizens of the state of the policies with respect to persons with a disability declared in the White Cane Law and urges the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them; and D. emphasizes the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of persons with a disability in the community and to keep streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement and resort and other places to which the public is invited safe and functional and to offer assistance to persons with a disability upon appropriate occasions. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-13-6, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 232, § 6; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 12-26-6, by Laws 1972, ch. 51, § 9; 2007, ch. 46, § 27. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, made non-substantive language changes.
NM Stat § 28-7-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-7 - Policy of state on employment of persons with a disability.

It is the policy of this state that a person who is blind, visually impaired or who has another physical disability shall be employed in the state service, the service of the political subdivisions of the state, the public schools and all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as others, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-13-7, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 232, § 7; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 12-26-7, by Laws 1972, ch. 51, § 9; 2007, ch. 46, § 28. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For public employment, blind not barred from competitive examination, see 10-9-14 NMSA 1978. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, made non-substantive language changes. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Visual impairment as handicap or disability under state employment discrimination law, 77 A.L.R.5th 595.
NM Stat § 28-7-8 to 28-7-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-8 to 28-7-12 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1983, ch. 60, § 4, repealed 28-7-8 to 28-7-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 274, §§ 1 to 5 and as recompiled by Laws 1972, ch. 51, § 9, relating to administrative procedures for complaints against the division of services for the blind, and establishing a fair hearing board, effective June 17, 1983. For present provisions, see 22-14-12 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 28-7-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-13 - Prohibiting influence against joining organizations for the visually handicapped.

No officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision of the state who is concerned with the administration of any program for the visually handicapped shall exert the influence of his office or position against the right of a person to join organizations for the visually handicapped. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-13-13, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 113, § 1; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 12-26-13, by Laws 1972, ch. 51, § 9.
NM Stat § 28-7-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-14 - Medical eye care.

There is created the "medical eye care and sight conservation program" which shall be operated and administered by the commission for the blind. The medical eye care and sight conservation program shall serve persons who meet the program qualifications established by the commission and who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-26-14, enacted by Laws 1976, ch. 39, § 1; 1986, ch. 108, § 15. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For Special Medical Needs Act, see Chapter 27, Article 4 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 28-7-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-15 - Short title.

Sections 1 through 9 [28-7-15 to 28-7-23 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the "Commission for the Blind Act". History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 1.
NM Stat § 28-7-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-16 - Commission for the blind created.

A. There is created the "commission for the blind", consisting of three members, at least one of whom shall be blind, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Members of the first commission shall be appointed for staggered terms, one ending on December 31, 1988, one ending December 31, 1990 and one ending December 31, 1992. Thereafter, appointments shall be for staggered terms of six years. B. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The commission shall elect a chairman from its membership. C. Members of the commission shall be compensated as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 2.
NM Stat § 28-7-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-17 - Commission for the blind; powers and duties.

The commission for the blind shall: A. apply for and receive money from any state or federal agency to be used for purposes relating to blindness and receive on behalf of the state any gifts, donations or bequests from any source, to be used in carrying out the commission's duties; B. maintain a complete register of blind persons domiciled in New Mexico, specifying the nature and cause of blindness, capacity and need for educational or industrial training and other pertinent information; C. maintain bureaus of information and industrial assistance to help blind persons find employment, train them in work which may be pursued in their own homes and assist them in merchandising and marketing their goods; D. establish, equip and maintain a center with qualified instructors for vocational, industrial and other training of eligible blind persons. The center shall also provide for orientation and assistance for the adjustment of blind persons; E. research and study the causes of blindness and its prevention in cooperation with the state or any other entity which the commission deems appropriate; F. cooperate with appropriate state agencies in the adoption and carrying out of preventive measures relating to blindness; G. promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Commission for the Blind Act [28-7-15 to 28-7-23 NMSA 1978]; and H. publish an annual report on the activities and services of the commission. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 3.
NM Stat § 28-7-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-18 - Staff.

The commission shall appoint a director, who is the administrative officer of the commission. The director shall employ such assistants and employees as are necessary for the efficient operation of the commission. The director and all employees are subject to the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 4.
NM Stat § 28-7-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-19 - Qualification as blind; examinations required.

A. Qualification of a person as blind shall be determined by means of an eye examination by a licensed ophthalmologist. Blindness shall be the major handicap in cases of multiple handicaps. Persons who are not blind but who have been certified by a licensed ophthalmologist as suffering from a deteriorating condition which will result in blindness also qualify as blind. B. The commission shall determine the procedure to be followed for the examination of any person to establish blindness and shall maintain a list of all ophthalmologists currently licensed in New Mexico. The person may choose any licensed ophthalmologist to make the examination and the cost shall be paid by the commission pursuant to its regulations. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 5.
NM Stat § 28-7-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-20 - Corrective medical services.

In addition to arranging and paying for examinations to determine blindness, the commission may arrange and pay for medical and surgical treatment of blind persons whenever a listed ophthalmologist judges that the treatment will be beneficial. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 6.
NM Stat § 28-7-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-21 - Reports.

Whenever a licensed ophthalmologist finds a person he has examined to be blind, he shall report this fact, along with details of the examination, to the commission within thirty days of the examination date. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 7.
NM Stat § 28-7-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-22 - Receipt of federal funds; designation.

The commission is authorized to receive and administer any federal funds relating to vocational rehabilitation of blind persons. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 8.
NM Stat § 28-7-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons|Section 28-7-23 - Hearing; appeal.

The commission shall provide an opportunity for a fair hearing to any person applying for or receiving services who is dissatisfied with any act or failure to act arising from the operation of or administration of any program of the commission. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations as necessary to govern the conduct of such hearings. History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, § 9.
NM Stat § 28-8-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-1 - Definitions.

As used in this act [28-8-1 to 28-8-7 NMSA 1978]: A. "disabled condition" means the condition of being unconscious, semiconscious, incoherent or otherwise incapacitated to communicate; B. "disabled person" means a person in a disabled condition; C. "the emergency symbol" means the caduceus inscribed within a six-barred cross used by the American Medical Association to denote emergency information; D. "identifying device" means an identifying bracelet, necklace, metal tag or similar device bearing the emergency symbol and the information needed in an emergency; and E. "medical practitioner" means a person licensed or authorized to practice medicine or osteopathy. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 1.
NM Stat § 28-8-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-2 - Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions.

A. A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition or any other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods or complete unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical treatment, wears contact lenses or is unable to communicate coherently or effectively in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an identifying device. B. Any person may carry an identification card bearing his name, type of medical condition, physician's name and other medical information. C. By wearing an identifying device a person gives his consent for any peace officer or medical practitioner who finds him in a disabled condition to make a reasonable search of his clothing or other effects for an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of this section. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-2, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 2.
NM Stat § 28-8-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-3 - Duty of peace officer.

A. A peace officer shall make a diligent effort to determin [determine] whether any disabled person he finds is an epileptic or a diabetic or suffers from some other type of illness that would cause the condition. Whenever feasible, this effort shall be made before the person is charged with a crime or taken to a place of detention. B. In seeking to determine whether a disabled person suffers from an illness, a peace officer shall make a reasonable search for an identifying device and an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of Section 2 [28-8-2 NMSA 1978] of this act and examine them for emergency information. The peace officer may not search for an identifying device or an identification card in a manner or to an extent that would appear to a reasonable person in the circumstances to cause an unreasonable risk of worsening the disabled person's condition. C. A peace officer who finds a disabled person without an identifying device or identification card is not relieved of his duty to that person to make a diligent effort to ascertain the existence of any illness causing the disabled condition. D. A claim for relief against a peace officer does not arise from his making a reasonable search of the disabled person to locate an identifying device or identification card, even though the person is not wearing an identifying device or carrying an identification card. However, nothing found on the disabled person during a search authorized under this act [28-8-1 to 28-8-7 NMSA 1978] shall be admitted into evidence in any court in a criminal proceeding where the disabled person is a defendant if the admission of the product of the search would not be entitled to admission except for the authority to search granted in Subsection C of this section. E. A peace officer who determines or has reason to believe that a disabled person is suffering from an illness causing his condition shall promptly notify the person's physician, if practicable. If the officer is unable to ascertain the physician's identity or to communicate with him, the officer shall make a reasonable effort to cause the disabled person to be transported immediately to a medical practitioner or to a facility where medical treatment is available. If the officer believes it unduly dangerous to move the disabled person, he shall make a reasonable effort to obtain the assistance of a medical practitioner. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-3, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 3. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 28-8-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-4 - Duty of medical practitioners.

A. A medical practitioner, in discharging his duty to a disabled person whom he has undertaken to examine or treat, shall make a reasonable search for an identifying device or an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of Section 2 [28-8-2 NMSA 1978] of this act and examine them for emergency information. B. A claim for relief against a medical practitioner does not arise from his making a reasonable search of a disabled person to locate an identifying device or identification card, even though the person is not wearing an identifying device or carrying an identification card. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-4, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 4.
NM Stat § 28-8-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-5 - Duty of others.

A. A person, other than a peace officer or medical practitioner, who finds a disabled person may make a reasonable effort to notify a peace officer. If a peace officer or medical practitioner is not present, a person who finds a disabled person may: (1) make a reasonable search for an identifying device; and (2) if the identifying device is found, may make a reasonable search for an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of Section 2 [28-8-2 NMSA 1978] of this act. If a device or card is located, the person making the search shall attempt promptly to bring its contents to the attention of a peace officer or medical practitioner. B. A claim for relief does not arise from a reasonable search to locate an identifying device or identification card as authorized by Subsection A of this section. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-5, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 5.
NM Stat § 28-8-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-6 - Falsifying identification or misrepresenting condition.

A person who, with intent to deceive, provides, wears, uses or possesses a false identifying device or an identification card of the type described in Subsection B of Section 2 [28-8-2 NMSA 1978] of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars ($300) or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-6, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 6.
NM Stat § 28-8-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 8 - Identifying Devices and Cards for Disabled Persons|Section 28-8-7 - Other duties.

The duties imposed by this act [28-8-1 to 28-8-7 NMSA 1978] are in addition to, and not in limitation of, other duties existing under the law of this state. History: 1953 Comp., § 12-31-7, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 265, § 7.
NM Stat § 28-9-1 to 28-9-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 9 - Employment of Blind Persons (Recompiled.)|Section 28-9-1 to 28-9-6 - Recompiled.

ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 1983, ch. 60, § 3, recompiled 28-9-1 to 28-9-6 NMSA 1978, relating to the employment of blind persons, as 22-14-24 to 22-14-29 NMSA 1978, effective June 17, 1983.
NM Stat § 28-10-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 10 - Concerns and Employment of the Disabled|Section 28-10-1 - Governor's commission on disability.

A. There is created the "governor's commission on disability" consisting of fifteen members, nine of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The six remaining members shall be the director of the vocational rehabilitation division of the public education department, the secretary of labor or the secretary's designee, the director of the behavioral health services division of the human services department, the secretary of children, youth and families or the secretary's designee, the secretary of aging and long-term services or the secretary's designee and the secretary of human services or the secretary's designee. Initially, three members shall be appointed for terms ending December 31, 1978, three members for terms ending December 31, 1980 and three members for terms ending December 31, 1982. Thereafter, appointments shall be for six years expiring on December 31 of even-numbered years. Appointed members shall be appointed from different geographic areas of the state and from the major disability services in the state. Appointed members shall include individuals with disabilities, representatives of government and private enterprise, parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities and professionals in, or those who are interested in, service for individuals with disabilities. Not more than five of the members appointed by the governor shall be of the same political party. B. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The commission shall meet at least twice a year and shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair. C. The commission shall be primarily concerned with those individuals with disabilities who have a condition that, regardless of its physical or mental origin, constitutes a substantial occupational disadvantage. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-15-1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 349, § 1; 1977, ch. 198, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; 2004, ch. 20, § 1; 2007, ch. 325, § 8. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For admission of disabled to state educational institutions without charge other than tuition, see 22-14-16 NMSA 1978. For employment of blind persons, see 22-14-24 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, changed "department of health" to "human services department" and changed "secretary of aging" to "secretary of aging and long-term services". The 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, changed the name of the "governor's committee on concerns of the handicapped" to the "governor's commission on disability", and increased the members from 13 to 15 by adding the secretary of children, youth and families and the director of the state agency on aging [aging and long-term services department]. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — What constitutes handicap under state legislation forbidding job discrimination on account of handicap, 82 A.L.R.4th 26.
NM Stat § 28-10-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 10 - Concerns and Employment of the Disabled|Section 28-10-3 - Additional powers.

The governor's commission on disability: A. may receive on behalf of the state any gifts, donations or bequests from any source to be used in carrying out its duties; and B. is designated as the state agency for handling all programs of the federal government related to the concerns of individuals with disabilities except those designated by law as the responsibility of another state agency and may enter into contracts and agreements with agencies of the federal government for this purpose that do not conflict with existing programs of other state agencies. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-15-3, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 349, § 3; 1977, ch. 198, § 3; 1979, ch. 34, § 3; 2004, ch. 20, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, changed the name of the "governor's committee on concerns of the handicapped" to the "governor's commission on disability" and "handicapped persons" to "individuals with disabilities".