# 7.20.12.9 NMAC: Section 9. Standard Of Compliance

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** 7.20.12.9 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 9. Standard Of Compliance
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 7 (HEALTH) / Chapter 20 (MENTAL HEALTH) / Part 12 (LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH) / Section 9

## Text

A. The degree of compliance required throughout these regulations is designated by the use of the words, “must” or “may”. “Must” means mandatory. “May” means permissive. B. The use of the words “adequate”, “proper”, and other similar words mean the degree of compliance that is generally accepted throughout the professional field by those who provide residential or day- treatment services to the public in facilities governed by these regulations. [1/1/99; 7.20.12.9 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.9, 02/28/05] 7.20.12.10 [RESERVED]

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