NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Statutes, Article 7, Sections 28-7-1 through 28-7-14. White
Cane Law (enacted in 1978)

New Mexico statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to
be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in all public
accommodations and on all public transportation.  No extra charge can
be levied because of the dog guide's presence, but the dog guide user
is liable for any damages the dog might cause to the premises.  New
Mexico state policy also insures a blind person equal employment
opportunity in its state service, the service of its political
subdivisions, in public schools or in employment supported in whole or
in part by public funds, except when the particular disability prevents
performance of the work involved.

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, public
buildings, places of resort and amusement, and all other places to which
the general public is invited.  (*28-7-3)

Public transportation includes trains, airplanes, buses, boats, taxis,
and all forms of conveyance offered for public use. (*28-7-3)

Violation: Any person, firm, or corporation or agent thereof who
interferes with the above enumerated rights is guilty of a misdemeanor
and punishable accordingly under New Mexico law.  (*28-7-5)