A. Chapter 32 [32A], Article 1 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Children’s Code General Provisions Act”.

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B. The provisions of the Children’s Code General Provisions Act apply to Chapter 32 [32A] NMSA 1978:

(1)     unless the context otherwise requires; and

(2)     subject to additional definitions contained in Chapter 32 [32A], Articles 2 through 6 NMSA 1978.