Section 3. Statutory Authority

The regulations set forth herein are promulgated by the secretary of the health care authority by authority of Subsection E of Section 9-8-6 NMSA 1978, Section 24-17B-1 through Section 24-17B-4 NMSA 1978. The division of health improvement of the health care authority (authority) shall administer and enforce these regulations. Section 9-8-1 et seq. NMSA 1978 establishes the health care authority as a single, unified department to administer laws and exercise functions relating to health care facility licensure and health care purchasing and regulation.