Section 61-32-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2012.) - New Mexico Statutes

61-32-2. Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2012.)

In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of the care and disposition of the dead human body, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the handling and care of the dead and the sensitivities of those who survive, whether they wish or do not wish rites or ceremonies.  The primary responsibility and obligation of the board of thanatopractice is to protect the public.