# 8.16.2.3 NMAC: Section 3. Statutory Authority

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** 8.16.2.3 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 8 (SOCIAL SERVICES) / Chapter 16 (CHILD CARE LICENSING) / Part 2 (CHILD CARE CENTERS, OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS, FAMILY CHILD) / Section 3

## Text

The regulations set forth herein, which govern the licensing of facilities providing child care to children, have been promulgated by the secretary of the New Mexico children, youth and families department, by authority of the Children, Youth and Families Department Act, Section 9-2A-1 to 9-2A-16 NMSA 1978, and Sections 24-1-2 (D), 24-1-3 (I) and 24-1-5 of the Public Health Act, Sections 24-1-1 to 24-1-22, NMSA 1978, as amended.

## Nearby sections

- [8.16.2.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S1.md)
- [8.16.2.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S2.md)
- [8.16.2.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S3.md)
- [8.16.2.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S5.md)
- [8.16.2.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S6.md)
- [8.16.2.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S7.md)
- [8.16.2.8 NMAC Section 8. Related Regulations And Codes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S8.md)
- [8.16.2.9 NMAC Section 9. Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S9.md)
- [8.16.2.11 NMAC Section 11. Licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S11.md)
- [8.16.2.12 NMAC Section 12. Licensing Actions And Administrative Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S12.md)
- [8.16.2.13 NMAC Section 13. Civil Monetary Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S13.md)
- [8.16.2.14 NMAC Section 14. Waivers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S14.md)
- [8.16.2.15 NMAC Section 15. Variances - Currently Licensed Facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S15.md)
- [8.16.2.16 NMAC Section 16. Variances - New Child Care Facility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C16_P2_S16.md)

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