# 8.370.16.3 NMAC: Section 3. Statutory Authority

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** 8.370.16.3 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 370 (OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED) / Part 16 (REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES) / Section 3

## Text

The regulations set forth herein are promulgated pursuant to the general authority granted under Subsection E of Section 9-8-6 NMSA 1978; and the authority granted under Subsection D of Section 24-1-2 NMSA 1978, Subsection I of Section 24-1-3 NMSA 1978 and 24-1-5 NMSA 1978 of the Public Health Act, as amended. Section 9-8-1 et seq. NMSA 1978 establishes the health care authority (authority) as a single, unified department to administer laws and exercise functions relating to health care purchasing and regulation.

## Nearby sections

- [8.370.16.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S1.md)
- [8.370.16.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S2.md)
- [8.370.16.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S3.md)
- [8.370.16.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S5.md)
- [8.370.16.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S6.md)
- [8.370.16.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S7.md)
- [8.370.16.8 NMAC Section 8. Licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S8.md)
- [8.370.16.9 NMAC Section 9. Types Of License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S9.md)
- [8.370.16.10 NMAC Section 10. Scope Of License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S10.md)
- [8.370.16.11 NMAC Section 11. Separate Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S11.md)
- [8.370.16.12 NMAC Section 12. License Renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S12.md)
- [8.370.16.13 NMAC Section 13. Posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S13.md)
- [8.370.16.14 NMAC Section 14. Report Of Changes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S14.md)
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