# 7.6.2.3 NMAC: Section 3. Statutory Authority

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** 7.6.2.3 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 3. Statutory Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 7 (HEALTH) / Chapter 6 (FOOD HANDLING) / Part 2 (FOOD SERVICE AND FOOD PROCESSING) / Section 3

## Text

Section 74-1-8 NMSA 1978 directs the environmental improvement board to promulgate regulations and standards for food protection. Section 74-1-9 NMSA 1978 directs the procedures for adoption. Section 25-1-4 delineates requirements of food service establishments to prepare and serve food in a manner safe for human consumption, free from adulteration, spoilage, contamination and unwholesomeness. Section 25-1-7 NMSA 1978 authorizes the department of environment to execute any provisions of the Food Service Sanitation Act (Chapter 25, Article 1 NMSA 1978).

## Nearby sections

- [7.6.2.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S1.md)
- [7.6.2.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S2.md)
- [7.6.2.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S3.md)
- [7.6.2.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S5.md)
- [7.6.2.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S6.md)
- [7.6.2.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S7.md)
- [7.6.2.8 NMAC Section 8. Food Establishment Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S8.md)
- [7.6.2.9 NMAC Section 9. Mobile Food Establishment Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S9.md)
- [7.6.2.10 NMAC Section 10. Temporary Food Establishment Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S10.md)
- [7.6.2.11 NMAC Section 11. General Food Processing Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S11.md)
- [7.6.2.12 NMAC Section 12. Jerky Manufactured Food Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S12.md)
- [7.6.2.13 NMAC Section 13. Bottled Drinking Water Manufactured Food Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S13.md)
- [7.6.2.14 NMAC Section 14. Shellfish Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S14.md)
- [7.6.2.15 NMAC Section 15. Home-Based Food Processing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C6_P2_S15.md)

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