New Mexico Code § 32A-28-42

Indian child welfare rules
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The department, through discussion with the Indian nations, tribes and pueblos of the state, shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of the Indian Family Protection Act. The administrative office of the courts shall also discuss with the Indian nations, tribes and pueblos of the state the recommendation of court rules for potential adoption by the courts of the state.
History: Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 42.
Effective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 74 made Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 42 effective July 1, 2022.
Severability. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 72 provided that if any provision of the Indian Family Protection Act, related provisions in other sections of New Mexico law or the application of such laws to any person or circumstances is held invalid for any reason in a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions of the Indian Family Protection Act and related laws.

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