State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > New-mexico > Chapter-24 > Article-2c > Section-24-2c-224-2C-2. Purpose.
The purpose of the Harm Reduction Act [24-2C-1 NMSA 1978] is to:
A. prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and C viruses and other blood-borne diseases; and
B. encourage intravenous drug users to seek substance abuse treatment and ensure that participants receive individual counseling and education to decrease the risk of transmission of blood-borne diseases.
