Fair Housing
In New Mexico, under the Fair Housing Act's disability protections, 'handicap' (disability) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
APhysical impairments that substantially limit major life activities
BMental or emotional impairments that substantially limit major life activities
CCurrent illegal drug use✓ Correct
DA record of having had such an impairment
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act protects persons with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and those with a record of disability. However, current illegal drug use is specifically excluded from the definition of disability under the Fair Housing Act.
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