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N.M. Stat. § 32A-11-2

New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 32A. Children's Code

Article 11. Interstate Compact on Placement of Children

§ 32A-11-2. Financial responsibility; default in compact

Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the provisions of the New Mexico law fixing responsibility for the support of children also may be invoked.

L. 1977, Ch. 151, § 2; L. 1993, Ch. 77, § 212.

Formerly 1953 Comp., § 13-16A-2.

NMSA 1978, § 32A-11-2, NM ST § 32A-11-2