Section 24-22-2 - Definitions. - New Mexico Statutes

24-22-2. Definitions.

As used in the Safe Haven for Infants Act [24-22-1 NMSA 1978]:

A.     "hospital" means an acute care general hospital or health care clinic licensed by the state;

B.     "Indian child" means an Indian child as defined by the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978;

C.     "infant" means a child no more than ninety days old, as determined within a reasonable degree of medical certainty; and

D.     "staff" means an employee, contractor, agent or volunteer performing services as required and on behalf of the hospital.