AN ACT

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS; ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION,

PRISON-BASED DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION, PRISON-BASED DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM.--

A. The corrections department shall establish a demonstration, prison-based drug rehabilitation program for inmates.

B. The department is authorized to collaborate with a private organization that has expertise in establishing a prison-based drug rehabilitation program that addresses:

(1) drug rehabilitation;

(2) education;

(3) self-respect; and

(4) life skills.

Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2003.

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