Chapter 61 — Chapter 61

A. A massage therapy license not renewed at the end of the sixty-day grace period shall be placed on inactive status for a period not to exceed two years. At the end of two years, if the license has not been reactivated, it shall automatically expire. B. If within a period of two…

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1993, ch. 173, § 22 repealed 61-12C-19 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 19, concerning massage therapy schools, effective June 18, 1993. For provisions of former section, see the 1992 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.

In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from unlawful, improper and incompetent practice of massage therapy, it is necessary to regulate that practice. History: Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 2; 1999, ch. 240, § 2.

The practice of massage therapy consists of the assessment of the soft tissue structures of the body; the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of soft tissue; and joint movement within normal physiologic range of motion to relieve pain or to develop, maintain…

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish by rule a schedule of reasonable fees for applications, examinations, licenses, registrations, inspections, renewals, penalties, reactivation and necessary administrative fees, but no single fee shall exce…

A massage therapist or massage therapy school shall include the number of the license or registration and the designation as a "licensed massage therapist" or "registered massage therapy school" in any advertisement of massage therapy services as established by board rule. Histor…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A county or municipality, within its jurisdiction, may regulate persons licensed pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act. Regulation shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of that act. This section shall not be construed to prohibit …

There is created in the state treasury the "massage therapy fund". Money in the fund is appropriated to the board for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Massage Therapy Practice Act. All funds received or collected by the board or the department under the Massage T…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. Pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may take disciplinary action against an individual licensed pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act. B. The board has authority to take an action set for…

A. Pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny the issuance of a massage therapist license to an applicant. B. The board has authority to take an action set forth in Section 61-1-3 NMSA 1978 upon a finding by the board that the app…

effective July 1, 2028.) The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by the Massage Therapy Practice Act. History: Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 25.

A. No member of the board shall bear liability or be subject to civil damages or criminal prosecution for any action undertaken or performed within the scope of his duty. B. No person or legal entity providing truthful and accurate information to the board, whether as a report, a…

2028.) An individual who does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978: A. violates a provision of the Massage Therapy Practice Act or rules adopted pursuant to that act; B. renders or attempts to render massage …

effective July 1, 2028.) The massage therapy board is terminated on July 1, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Massage Therapy Practice Act until July 1, 2028. Ef…

As used in the Massage Therapy Practice Act: A. "board" means the massage therapy board; B. "continuing education" means courses, seminars, workshops and classes in areas related to the practice of massage therapy, such as: (1) massage; (2) bodywork; (3) health care; (4) psycholo…

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 240, § 20 repealed 61-12C-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 4, defining "massage therapy", effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, …

A. An individual shall not provide or offer to provide massage therapy for compensation unless that individual is a massage therapist. B. An individual shall not use the title of or make any representation as being a massage therapist or use any other title, abbreviations, letter…

Nothing in the Massage Therapy Practice Act shall be construed to prevent: A. qualified members of other recognized professions that are licensed or regulated under New Mexico law from rendering services within the scope of their licenses or regulations; provided they do not repr…

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 240, § 20 repealed 61-12C-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 6, relating to exemptions, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.

2028.) A. The "massage therapy board" is created. The board is administratively attached to the department. B. The board consists of five members who are New Mexico residents. Members of the board shall be appointed by the governor to terms of four years. The terms shall be stagg…

The board has the power to: A. adopt and file, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Massage Therapy Practice Act, in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. The board shall issue a license to practice massage therapy to any individual who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees, and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant: (1) has reached the age of majority; …

This act [61-12D-1 through 61-12D-19 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Physical Therapy Act". History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 1.

schools; temporary licenses; reinstatement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist shall submit a completed application and have the following minimum qualifications: (1) be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program app…

assistant licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. The board shall issue an expedited license to a person licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in another state or the District of Columbia who pays the required fees and demonstrates that the per…

A. The following persons are exempt from licensure as physical therapists under the Physical Therapy Act: (1) a person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist in an entry-level education program approved by the board and is satisfying supervi…

A. A physical therapist is responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under his supervision. A physical therapist may delegate to assistive personnel and supervise selected acts, tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of physical therapy practice but do not…

1, 2028.) The following conduct, acts or conditions constitute grounds for disciplinary action: A. practicing physical therapy in violation of the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act or rules adopted by the board; B. practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope of physi…

A. Any person, including a licensee; corporation; insurance company; health care organization; health care facility; and state, federal or local governmental agency, shall report to the board any conviction, determination or finding that a licensee has committed an act that const…

1, 2028.) A. The board, upon satisfactory proof that any ground enumerated in Section 13 [61-12D-13 NMSA 1978] of the Physical Therapy Act has been violated, may take the following disciplinary action singly or in combination: (1) issue a letter of censure or reprimand; (2) issue…

relief. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. A person who engages in an activity requiring a license pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act and who fails to obtain the required license; who violates any provision of the Physical Therapy Act; or who uses any word,…

effective July 1, 2028.) The physical therapy board is terminated on July 1, 2027 pursuant to the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act until July 1, 2028. Effective July 1, 2028, the…

under prior law. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. Existing rules regarding physical therapy services shall remain in effect until new rules are adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act. B. A person licensed to perform physical therapy services pursuant …

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) On the effective date of this act, members serving on the physical therapists' licensing board shall continue to serve on the physical therapy board until their terms expire; thereafter, the governor shall appoint board members as provided in th…

The purpose of the Physical Therapy Act is to protect the public health, safety and welfare and provide for control, supervision, licensure and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. To carry out those purposes, only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of…

As used in the Physical Therapy Act: A. "assistive personnel" means physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides and other assistive personnel; B. "board" means the physical therapy board; C. "other assistive personnel" means trained or educated personnel other than phys…

A. The "physical therapy board" is created. The board shall be administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor. Three members shall be physical therapists who are residents of the state, who p…

The board: A. shall examine all applicants for licensure to practice physical therapy and issue licenses or permits to those who are duly qualified; B. shall regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act; C. may…

The "physical therapy fund" is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of deposits into the fund and income from investment of the fund. Money in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. Money in the fund is appropriated to the bo…

A. Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board, by regulation, may charge the following fees: (1) application for licensure as a physical therapist, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300); provided that an additional fee to cover the cost of any examinations pr…

effective July 1, 2028.) A. No person shall practice or hold himself out to be engaging in the practice of physical therapy or designate himself as a physical therapist unless he is licensed as a physical therapist or is exempt from licensure as provided in the Physical Therapy A…

2028.) A. A physical therapist shall use the letters "PT" in connection with his name or place of business to denote licensure pursuant to the Physical Therapy Act. B. It is unlawful for a person or his employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with his name or th…

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 1; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 10; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 11; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 12; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 13; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 14; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 15; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 16; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.