Section 3. Statutory Authority

The regulations set forth herein have been promulgated by authority of Subsection E of Sections 9-8-6, Subsection O of Section 24-1-3, and Subsection B of Section 24-2-5 NMSA 1978. Section 9-8-1 et seq. NMSA 1978 establishes the health care authority (authority) as a single, unified department to administer laws and exercise functions relating to health care purchasing and regulation.