Chapter 61 — Chapter 61

The board shall: A. approve or establish appropriate courses of study within and without the state to enable applicants for licensure to attain the requisite professional skill to qualify them to sit for the examination for licensure; and B. approve or establish appropriate cours…

Chapter 61, Article 14 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Veterinary Practice Act". History: 1953 Comp., § 67-11-12, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 62, § 1; 2011, ch. 30, § 2.

1, 2030.) A. The board shall issue an expedited license to a qualified applicant licensed in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or a foreign country as provided in Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978. The board shall process the application as soon …

of employment; employment change; fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. No person shall perform or attempt to perform as a veterinary technician without first applying for and obtaining a certificate of qualification from the board of veterinary medicine as a veterinary tec…

effective July 1, 2030.) A. All licenses, permits and registrations issued pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act may be renewed by payment of the renewal fee, except as provided in Section 61- 1-34 NMSA 1978, and submission of proof of completion of continuing education require…

effective July 1, 2030.) 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, suspend for a definite period or revoke a license, certificate or permit held or applied for under the Veterinary Practice…

Provisions of the Veterinary Practice Act do not apply to: A. employees of federal or state governments performing official duties; B. regular students in a veterinary school performing duties or actions assigned by an instructor or working under direct supervision of a licensed …

2030.) The board shall issue a license to any person holding a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in this state on the effective date of the Veterinary Practice Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-11-22, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 62, § 11.

Every veterinarian using, supervising or employing a registered veterinary technician shall be individually responsible and liable for the performance of the acts and omissions delegated to the veterinary technician. Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve the veter…

July 1, 2030.) Animal inoculation records maintained by any state or local public agency may be used only in protecting the public health and welfare or by any other government agency and are not public records open to inspection or duplication. Upon request, the agency shall ver…

July 1, 2030.) A. It is a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978 for a person to practice veterinary medicine without complying with the provisions of the Veterinary Practice Act and without being the holder of a license entitling the person to practice vete…

The board or any person may bring an action in the district court to enjoin any person who is not a licensed veterinarian from engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine. If the court finds that the defendant is violating or threatening to violate the Veterinary Practice Act…

As used in the Veterinary Practice Act: A. "animal" means any animal other than man; B. "animal shelter": (1) means: (a) a county or municipal facility that provides shelter to animals on a regular basis, including a small animal impound facility; and (b) a private humane society…

effective July 1, 2030.) The board of veterinary medicine is terminated on July 1, 2029 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 Chapter 61, Article 14 and Chapter 77, Article 1B NMSA 1978 until …

effective July 1, 2030.) 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 Veterinary Practice Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-11-13.1, enacted by Laws 1974, ch. 78, §…

effective July 1, 2030.) A. The "board of veterinary medicine" is created. The board shall consist of seven members who are citizens of the United States and residents of New Mexico. Veterinary members shall have been licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state for five…

July 1, 2030.) A. No current or former member of the board, officer, administrator, staff member, committee member, examiner, representative, agent, employee, consultant, witness or any other person serving or having served the board shall bear liability or be subject to civil da…

The board shall: A. examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice veterinary medicine in New Mexico and issue, renew, deny, suspend or revoke licenses in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [Chapter 61, Article 1 NMSA 1978]; B.…

A. The board may appoint an impaired-veterinarian committee to organize and administer a program that will: (1) serve as a diversion program to which the board may refer licensees in lieu of or in addition to other disciplinary action under terms set by the board; and (2) be a co…

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…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. The committee shall evaluate qualifications of education, skill and experience for certification of a person as a veterinary technician and provide forms and procedures for the board for certificates of qualification and for annual registrati…

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.

History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14A-22, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 158, § 30; 2000, ch. 4, § 10; 2000, ch. 53, § 13; 2005, ch. 208, § 11; 2017, ch. 52, § 4; repealed by Laws 2023, ch. 15, § 8.

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.