N.M. Code R. § 7.20.12.9 – Standard of Compliance

A. The degree of compliance required throughout these regulations is designated by the use of the words, “must” or “may”. “Must” means mandatory. “May” means permissive.
B. The use of the words “adequate”, “proper”, and other similar words mean the degree of compliance that is generally accepted throughout the professional field by those who provide residential or day-treatment services to the public in facilities governed by these regulations.
[1/1/99; 7.20.12.9 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.9, 02/28/05]