Nothing in the Immunization Act shall preclude the right of the patient, or the patient’s parent or guardian if the patient is a minor, to claim exemption from immunization as defined in Section 24-5-3 N.M. Stat. Ann.; nor shall anything in the Immunization Act require such patient to be included in the immunization registry if the patient, or the patient’s parent or guardian if the patient is a minor, objects on any grounds, including that such registry conflicts with the religious belief of the patient, or the patient’s parent or guardian if the patient is a minor.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-5-13

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.