Section 60-6E-5 - Programs required; approval by director; content of program; surety bond. - New Mexico Statutes

60-6E-5. Programs required; approval by director; content of program; surety bond.

A.     The director shall have the authority to approve programs offered by providers.   

B.     The program curriculum shall include the following subjects:   

(1)     the effect alcohol has on the body and behavior, including the effect on a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle when intoxicated;   

(2)     the effect alcohol has on a person when used in combination with legal or illegal drugs;   

(3)     state laws concerning liquor licensure, liquor liability issues and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor;   

(4)     methods of recognizing problem drinkers and techniques for intervening with problem drinkers;   

(5)     methods of identifying false driver's licenses and other documents used as evidence of age and identity to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors; and   

(6)     the incidence of alcohol-related birth defects.   

C.     The director shall require each provider to post a surety bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000). The director may, in the director's discretion, allow a provider to submit other evidence of financial responsibility satisfactory to the director in lieu of posting a surety bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000).