New Mexico · New Mexico Statutes 1978 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
N.M. Stat. § 24-21-5: N.M. Stat. § 24-21-5
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Genetic information and samples cannot be retained without written informed consent, except in criminal investigations, court orders, approved research, or specific authorized contexts. Individuals may request destruction of their genetic materials subject to limited exceptions.
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