Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 24 - Health and Safety. > Article 2C - Harm Reduction, 24-2C-1 through 24-2C-6. > Section 24-2C-6 - Immunity from criminal liability.

Section 24-2C-6 - Immunity from criminal liability.

24-2C-6. Immunity from criminal liability.

Exchange or possession of hypodermic syringes and needles in compliance with the procedures of the program shall not constitute a violation of the Controlled Substances Act [30-31-1 NMSA 1978] for a participant in the program, an employee of the department administering the program or a private provider whom the department contracts with to operate the program.