Section 28-11-2 - Definitions. - New Mexico Statutes

28-11-2. Definitions.

As used in the Assistance Animal Act, "qualified assistance animal" means any assistance dog or other animal that has been or is being trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability and includes:

A.     an assistance dog that has been or is being trained as a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog;

B.     a guide dog that has been or is being trained to aid a blind or visually impaired person;

C.     a hearing dog that has been or is being trained to aid a deaf or hearing-impaired person; and

D.     a service dog that has been or is being trained to aid a person with a disability other than a sight or hearing impairment.