Chapter 61, Chapter 61

terms; compensation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. The "veterinary technician examining committee" shall consist of five members appointed by the board of veterinary medicine. The committee shall consist of two licensed veterinarians, one member of the board and two regis…

July 1, 2030.) The sheltering committee shall: A. develop a voluntary statewide dog and cat spay and neuter program in conjunction with animal shelters and euthanasia agencies; B. develop criteria for individuals, nonprofit organizations, animal shelters and euthanasia agencies t…

A. Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state may make written application to the board showing that the person: (1) has reached the age of majority; and (2) is a person of good moral character. The application shall contain other information and …

The board shall conduct at least one examination each calendar year following public notice of the time and place. Examinations shall be prepared and conducted under regulations promulgated by the board, and shall be designed to test the applicant's knowledge and proficiency in t…

Chapter 61, Article 14A NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act". History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14A-1, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 158, § 9; 1997, ch. 240, § 2.

The board shall grant a license to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine to a person who has: A. submitted to the board: (1) the completed application for licensing on the form provided by the board; (2) the required documentation as determined by the board; (3) the required…

A. The board shall establish procedures to ensure that examinations for licensing are offered at least once a year. B. The board shall establish the deadline for receipt of the application for licensing examination and other rules relating to the taking and retaking of licensing …

A. The board shall establish the criteria for temporary licensing of out-of-state doctors of oriental medicine. B. The board may grant a temporary license to a person who: (1) is legally recognized to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine in another state or a foreign countr…

A. The board shall grant a license to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine without examination to a person who has been licensed, certified, registered or legally recognized as a doctor of oriental medicine in another licensing jurisdiction in accordance with Section 61-1-3…

A. The board shall establish by rule the criteria for board approval of educational programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine. For an educational program to meet board approval, proof shall be submitted to the board demonstrating that the educational program as a minimum: (1)…

A. A student enrolled in an approved educational program may practice acupuncture and oriental medicine under the direct supervision of a teacher or tutor as part of the educational program. B. The board may promulgate rules to govern the practice of acupuncture and oriental medi…

A. Each licensee shall renew his license annually by submitting prior to the date established by the board: (1) the completed application for license renewal on the form provided by the board; and (2) the required fee for annual license renewal. B. The board may require proof of …

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable nonrefundable fees not to exceed the following amounts: A. application for licensing $800; B. application for expedited licensing 750; C. application for temporary licensing 500; D…

Uniform Licensing Act. A. In accordance with the procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1- 1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, revoke or suspend any permanent or temporary license held or applied for under the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practic…

A. There is created in the state treasury the "board of acupuncture and oriental medicine fund". B. All money received by the board pursuant to the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the board of acupuncture an…

A. A person who violates a provision of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. B. In addition to criminal penalties, a person who engages in acupuncture or orien…

In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the practice of acupuncture and …

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 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14A-20, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 158, § 2…

new act. Any person validly licensed as an acupuncture practitioner under prior law of this state shall be deemed licensed under the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14A-21, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 158, § 29.

As used in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act: A. "acupuncture" means the surgical use of needles inserted into and removed from the body and the use of other devices, modalities and procedures at specific locations on the body for the prevention, cure or correcti…

Unless licensed as a doctor of oriental medicine pursuant to the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act, no person shall: A. practice acupuncture or oriental medicine; B. use the title or represent himself as a licensed doctor of oriental medicine or use any other title, …

supervisors and training programs; fees. A. A person who is not a doctor of oriental medicine or who is not a person certified as an auricular detoxification specialist pursuant to the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act shall not: (1) practice auricular acupuncture fo…

Any person licensed pursuant to provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act, in advertising his services to the public, shall use the title "doctor of oriental medicine" or "D.O.M.". The title "doctor of oriental medicine" or "D.O.M." shall supersede the use …

A. Nothing in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act is intended to limit, interfere with or prevent any other class of licensed health care professionals from practicing within the scope of their licenses, but they shall not hold themselves out to the public or any p…

A. The "board of acupuncture and oriental medicine" is created. B. The board is administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department. C. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor for terms of three years each. Four members of the board sha…

The board has the power to: A. enforce the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; B. promulgate, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], all rules necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of th…

certifications. A. The board shall issue certifications, as determined by rule of the board, for expanded practice and prescriptive authority only for the substances enumerated in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Subsection C of this section to a doctor of oriental medicine who has subm…

The board shall: A. establish fees; B. provide for the examination of applicants for licensing as doctors of oriental medicine as provided in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; C. keep a record of all examinations held, together with the names and addresses of al…

Chapter 61, Article 14B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act". History: Laws 1996, ch. 57, § 1; 1999, ch. 128, § 1.

July 1, 2028.) A. Members of the board shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of three years. Each member shall hold office until the member's successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. B. …

2028.) The board shall: A. promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978]; B. promulgate rules implementing contin…

pathologist. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A license to practice as a speech-language pathologist shall be issued to a person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation; certifies that the applicant is not guilty of any of the activ…

effective July 1, 2028.) A. A license to practice as an audiologist shall be issued to any person who: (1) files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation; (2) certifies that the applicant is not guilty of any of the activities listed in Section …

as an otolaryngologist. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) An endorsement to practice hearing aid dispensing shall be issued to a licensed otolaryngologist who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and documentation and who: A. provides evidence satisfact…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A bilingual-multicultural endorsement shall be issued to any person who: A. files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation; certifies that the applicant is not guilty of any of the activities listed in Section …

dispenser. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. A license to practice as a hearing aid dispenser shall be issued to a person who files a completed application, passes the examination approved by the board, pays the required fees, provides required documentation and submits satis…

language pathology. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A license to practice as a clinical fellow of speech-language pathology shall be issued to a person who files a completed application, pays the required fees, provides documentation and submits satisfactory evidence that the …

language. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A license to practice as an apprentice in speech and language shall be issued by the board to a person who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and documentation and provides satisfactory evidence that the app…

2028.) Any license issued in accordance with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Act or the Hearing Aid Act prior to the effective date of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act shall be valid until the expiration date of the lic…

A. The board shall issue an expedited license without examination to a speech- language pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispenser licensed in another licensing jurisdiction in accordance with Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978. The board shall issue the expedited license as soon…

issuance. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. A person who does not meet the requirements for licensure without examination as an audiologist or otolaryngologist as set forth in Section 61-14B-13 NMSA 1978 or as a hearing aid dispenser as set forth in Section 61-14B-14 NMSA 197…

effective July 1, 2028.) In preparing the hearing aid dispensing examination, the board shall use tests that demonstrate: A. knowledge in the fitting and sale of hearing aids, including basic physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear and the function of hearing aids; an…

A. Each licensee shall renew the licensee's license biennially by submitting a renewal application as provided for in the board's regulations. The board may require proof of continuing education as a requirement for renewal. The board may establish a method to provide for stagger…

As used in the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act: A. "apprentice" means a person working toward full licensure in speech-language pathology who meets the requirements for licensure as an apprentice in speech and language pursuant to the…

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees for applications, licenses, renewal of licenses, exams, penalties and administrative fees. The license and license renewal fees shall not exceed: A. one hundred dollars ($100)…

effective July 1, 2028.) A. The board may deny, revoke, suspend or impose conditions upon a license held or applied for under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act…

A. Any person who fails to furnish the board, its investigators or representatives with information requested by the board is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period of one…

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 Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act. History: Laws 1996, ch…

A. There is created in the state treasury the "speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board fund". B. All money received by the board under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act shall be deposited with…

effective July 1, 2028.) The speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices 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 Speech-Lang…