Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 28 - Human Rights. > Article 22 - Religious Freedom Restoration, 28-22-1 through 28-22-5. > Section 28-22-3 - Religious freedom protected; exceptions.

Section 28-22-3 - Religious freedom protected; exceptions.

28-22-3. Religious freedom protected; exceptions.

A government agency shall not restrict a person's free exercise of religion unless:   

A.     the restriction is in the form of a rule of general applicability and does not directly discriminate against religion or among religions; and   

B.     the application of the restriction to the person is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.