Section 24-1-24 - Brain injury services fund created.
24-1-24. Brain injury services fund created.
A. There is created in the state treasury the "brain injury services fund". The fund shall be invested in accordance with the provisions of Section 6-10-10 NMSA 1978, and all income earned on the fund shall be credited to the fund.
B. The brain injury services fund shall be used to institute and maintain a statewide brain injury services program designed to increase the independence of persons with traumatic brain injuries.
C. The department of health shall adopt all rules, regulations and policies necessary to administer a statewide brain injury services program. The department of health shall coordinate with and seek advice from the brain injury advisory council to ensure that the statewide brain injury services program is appropriate for persons with traumatic brain injuries.
D. All money credited to the brain injury services fund shall be appropriated to the department of health for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section and shall not revert to the general fund.