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New Mexico Statutes, Article 7, Sections 28-7-1 through 28-7-17. White Cane Law (enacted in 1978), amended 1986.

New Mexico statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in all public accommodations and on all public transportation. No extra charge can be levied because of the dog guide's presence, but the dog guide user is liable for any damages the dog might cause to the premises. New Mexico state policy also ensures a blind person equal employment opportunity in its state service, the service of its political subdivisions, in public schools, or in employment supported in whole or part by public funds, except when the particular disability prevents performance of the work involved.

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, public buildings, places of resort and amusement, and all other places to which the general public is invited. (•28-7-3)

Public transportation includes trains, airplanes, buses, boats, taxis, and all forms of conveyance offered for public use. (•28-7-3)

Violation: Any person, firm, or corporation or agent thereof who interferes with the above enumerated rights is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable accordingly under New Mexico law. (•28-7-5)

New Mexico State Law Resources Link:
Official Website Of The New Mexico Legislature
New Mexico State Dog Laws, resources and advocacy of dog right
New Mexico State laws, policies and regulations for animals, animal owners and animal enterprises Protection and Public awareness
Join New Mexico State email group for your dog law and Legislation
New Mexico State Dog protection legislation
New Mexico State Ordinances For Unaltered Animal requirements, Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats

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