New Mexico Administrative Code

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Interior Design Act, Section 61-24C-5 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 10, 1997, unless a different date is cited at the end of a section or paragraph

To establish standards of conduct to be upheld by all applicants and licensees. A violation of this part is sufficient reason for disciplinary action pursuant to the Interior Design Act.

[RESERVED]

A. Responsibility to the public: (1) Licensed interior designers (LIDs) shall comply with all existing applicable laws, regulations, and codes governing business practices and procedures and the practice of interior design as established by federal, state, and local jurisdictions…

Regulation and Licensing Department.

The department may, on a case-by-case basis, review and issue a license to any person applying for a license, who does not satisfy the licensing requirements in 16.42.3.9 NMAC if the applicant provides evidence to the department that: A. The applicant has an active licensure in a…

A. The department shall issue in no later than 30 days a license by reciprocity to an applicant from another state who holds a current license in good standing, provided the requirements for licensure in the state where the applicant is licensed meet or exceed the requirements fo…

A. All licenses issued by the department shall expire four years after the date issued and shall be renewed by submitting a completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fees, on the application form prescribed by the department. B. Each licensed interior designer mu…

The holder of a license that has expired through failure to renew may renew the license, upon approval of the department.

A. A license in good standing may be transferred to inactive status upon written request to the department. Such request shall be made prior to the expiration of the license. (1) The licensee shall submit their license to the department along with a written request to be placed o…

A. Definitions: (1) "Good standing" means a license or registration is active and not expired, suspended, revoked, surrendered, conditioned, or otherwise in a status that in any manner restricts the activity of a license or registrant under the authority of the license. (2) "Lice…

The provisions in Part 3 apply to all parts and provide relevant information to the licensees, applicants and general public.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Interior Design Act, Sections 61-24C-8, 61-24C-9; Section 61-24C-10; and 61-24C-11, NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

July 8, 1998, unless a different date is cited at the end of a section.

This part is to establish the minimum requirements for applicants applying for licensure as a licensed interior designer.

"Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

A. License required: Effective June 16, 1989, no person shall represent themselves as a licensed interior designer unless they are licensed pursuant to the Interior Design Act. B. Applications and qualifications for licensure: Any person desiring licensure as an interior designer…

Any person desiring licensure by examination as an interior designer shall apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department, pay the required application fee, and furnish evidence to the department documenting that the applicant meets the requirement for licensure. …

Regulation and Licensing Department.

Convictions for any of the following offense, or their equivalents in any other jurisdiction, are disqualifying criminal convictions that may disqualify an applicant from receiving or retaining a license or certificate by the department. A. Physical harm to others:(1) murder; (2)…

The provisions in Part 4 of Chapter 42 apply to all licensees, and applicants for licensure.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Interior Design Act, 61-24C-5; 61-24C-10; 61-24C-11 and 61-24C-12 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 10, 1997 unless a different date is cited at the end of a section of paragraph.

The objective of Part 4 is to establish the procedures for filing complaints against a licensee, the authority of the department regarding ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license.

[RESERVED]

Disciplinary proceedings against a licensed interior designer may be initiated by a sworn complaint of any person. Complaint forms shall be obtained from the department or department website and must be filed with the department or online.

Unprofessional conduct is grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license under Subsection F of Section 61-24C-10 NMSA 1978, unprofessional conduct shall include, but is not limited to, violations of the code of professional conduct for interior design.

Regulation and Licensing Department.

Applicant and licensure fees required for application, licensing, renewals, penalties, and other fees required under the Interior Designers Act.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Interior Design Act, 61-24C-14, and 61-24C-16 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 10, 1997 unless a different date is cited at the end of a section of paragraph.

The objective of Part 5 is to establish fees to generate revenue adequate to fund the cost of program administration.

[RESERVED]

All fees are non-refundable. A. Applicants for licensure B. The renewal fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). C. The late fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). D. The fee for a duplicate or replacement license shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00). E. The reinst…

Regulation and Licensing Department.

The provisions in Part 6 of Chapter 42 apply to all interior designers who are applying to renew their license.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Interior Design Act Section, 61-24C-10 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 10, 1997 unless a different date is cited at the end of a section of paragraph.

The objective of Part 6 is to establish criteria for continuing education for interior designers licensed in New Mexico.

A. "Continuing Education Unit (CEU)" means a point awarded to a professional person by a professional organization for having attended an educational program relevant to the goals of the organization. A value is established for the course and that number of points is given. B. "C…

Interior designers in New Mexico shall be required to develop their professional knowledge and competency in conformity with this rule by completion of continuing education approved by the department. A. Prior to renewal, every interior designer is required to complete 20 hours o…

Regulation and Licensing Department.

A. A license issued pursuant to this section shall not be renewed unless the license holder satisfies the requirements for renewal set forth in 16.42.3 NMAC pursuant to Interior Designers Act, Sections 61-24C-1 to 16 NMSA 1978. B. As a courtesy, the department, will send via elec…