The purpose of Chapter 60, Article 6D [6E] NMSA 1978 is to:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 60-6E-2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

A. enhance the professionalism of persons employed in the alcoholic beverage service industry;

B. establish a program for servers, licensees and their lessees that includes the study of:

(1)     the effect alcohol has on the body and behavior, including the effect on a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle when intoxicated;

(2)     state law concerning liquor licensure, liquor liability issues and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor;

(3)     methods of recognizing problem drinkers and techniques for intervening with problem drinkers;

(4)     methods of identifying false drivers’ licenses and other documents used as evidence of age and identity to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors; and

(5)     prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome;

C. reduce the number of persons who drive while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and mitigate the physical and property damage caused by that behavior; and

D. reduce the frequency of alcohol-related birth defects.

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