This rule is adopted on an emergency basis pursuant to Section 62-19-21 NMSA 1978 and Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978 to preserve the public peace, health, safety or general welfare. Non-emergency medical transport services:

1. A. may be provided only to riders who do not require medical intervention to maintain their level of response, airway, breathing and circulatory status, with the exception that self-administered oxygen is not to exceed six liters per minute via a nasal cannula; the oxygen container must be secured in accordance with other state and federal laws; and

2. B. may not be provided to riders who are recumbent (for example, on transport gurneys) or require medical monitoring or medical intervention.

   HISTORY OF 18.7.1 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: None.

   History of Repealed Material:

   18.7.1 NMAC, Transportation Network Companies - General Provisions filed 5-18-2016 - Repealed effective 8/15/2016.

   18.7.1 NMAC, Transportation Network Companies - General Provisions filed 8/1/2016 - Repealed effective 7/1/2024.

   Other History:

   18.7.1 NMAC, General Provisions (filed 8/1/2024) replaced by 18.7.1 NMAC, General Provisions, effective 7/1/2024.

[18.7.1.11 NMAC - Rp, 18.7.1.11 NMAC, 7/1/2024]