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NM Stat § 61-12D-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 physical therapist assistants or physical therapy aides who perform specific designated tasks related to physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. At the discretion of the supervising physical therapist and if not prohibited by any other law, it may be appropriate for other assistive personnel to be identified by the title specific to their training or education; D. "person" means an individual or other legal entity, excluding a governmental entity; E. "physical therapist" means a person who is licensed in this state to practice physical therapy; F. "physical therapist assistant" means a person who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks pursuant to a plan of care written by the supervising physical therapist; G. "physical therapy" means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist; H. "physical therapy aide" means a person trained under the direction of a physical therapist who performs designated and supervised routine physical therapy tasks; I. "practice of physical therapy" means: (1) examining and evaluating patients with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disabilities or other health-related conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis and planned therapeutic intervention; (2) alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions that include therapeutic exercise; functional training in self-care and community or work reintegration; manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue and joint mobilization and manipulation; therapeutic massage; assistive and adaptive devices and equipment; bronchopulmonary hygiene; debridement and wound care; physical agents; mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities; and patient-related instruction; (3) preventing injury, impairments, functional limitations and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and quality of life in all age populations; and (4) engaging in consultation, testing, education and research; and J. "restricted license" means a license to which restrictions or conditions as to scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of licensed status or type or condition of patient or client served are imposed by the board. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 3. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-4 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 possess unrestricted licenses to practice physical therapy and who have been practicing in New Mexico for no less than five years. Two members shall be citizens appointed from the public at large who are not associated with, or financially interested in, any health care profession. B. Appointments shall be made for staggered terms of three years with no more than two terms ending at any one time. A member shall not serve for more than two successive three-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor prior to the next scheduled board meeting. Board members shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualified. C. The members shall elect a chairman and may elect other officers as they deem necessary. D. The governor may remove a member of the board for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty. E. Members may receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 through 10-8-8 NMSA 1978], but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. F. There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against any board member when the member is acting within the scope of his duties. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 4; 2003, ch. 408, § 17. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For transfer from physical therapists' licensing board, see 61-12D-19 NMSA 1978. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, added "The board shall be administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department." following the first sentence of Subsection A.
NM Stat § 61-12D-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-5 - Powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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, including taking disciplinary action; C. may adopt, file, amend or repeal rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-3 NMSA 1978] to carry out the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act; D. may meet as often as it deems necessary. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall keep an official record of all its proceedings; E. may establish requirements for assessing continuing competency; F. may collect fees; G. may elect such officers as it deems necessary for the operations and obligations of the board. Terms of office shall be one year; H. shall provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public appointees to the board, including training in licensing and disciplinary procedures and orientation to all statutes, rules, policies and procedures of the board; I. may establish ad hoc committees and pay per diem and mileage to the members; J. may enter into contracts; K. shall report final disciplinary action taken against a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to the national disciplinary database; L. shall publish at least annually final disciplinary action taken against any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; and M. may prescribe the forms of license certificates, application forms and such other documents as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 5; 2003, ch. 408, § 18. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For effect of rules by prior board, see 61-12D-18 NMSA 1978. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, deleted former Subsections I and J, concerning employment of director and personnel and hire of an attorney, and redesignated the subsequent subsections accordingly.
NM Stat § 61-12D-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-6 - Board fund; created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 board to pay its necessary expenses pursuant to appropriation by the legislature and a budget approved by the state board of finance. Disbursements from the fund shall be made only on warrant drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the director or his authorized representative. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 6. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-7 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 provided by the board may be charged;(2) application for licensure as a physical therapist assistant, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300); provided that an additional fee to cover the cost of any examinations provided by the board may be charged;(3) annual renewal of license as a physical therapist, not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150);(4) annual renewal of license as a physical therapist assistant, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100); and(5) late fee, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).B. The board may charge reasonable administration and duplication fees. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 7; 2020, ch. 6, § 33. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978. The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, provided an exception to the licensure fee for qualified military service members, their spouses and dependent children, and for certain veterans; and in Subsection A, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 61-12D-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-8 - Practice of physical therapy; license required. (Repealed 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 Act. B. No person shall designate himself or act as a physical therapist assistant unless he is licensed as a physical therapist assistant or is exempt from licensure as provided in the Physical Therapy Act. C. A physical therapist shall refer persons under his care to the appropriate health care practitioner if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond his scope of practice or when physical therapy is contraindicated. D. Physical therapists or physical therapist assistants shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 8. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-9 - Use of titles; restrictions. (Repealed effective July 1, 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 the name or activity of the business the words "physical therapy", "physical therapist", "physiotherapy", "physiotherapist", "registered physical therapist", the letters "PT", "LPT", "RPT", "MPT", "DPT" or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied, including the billing of services labeled as physical therapy, unless the services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist. C. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters "PTA" in connection with his name to denote licensure. D. No person shall use the title "physical therapist assistant" or use the letters "PTA" in connection with his name or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that he is a physical therapist assistant unless he has graduated from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program approved by the board and has met the requirements of the Physical Therapy Act. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 9. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-11 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 supervised clinical education requirements related to his physical therapy education; and (2) a physical therapist practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers. B. Nothing in the Physical Therapy Act shall be construed as restricting persons licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which they are licensed. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 11. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-12 - Supervision. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 exceed the assistive personnel's education or training. B. A physical therapist assistant shall function under the supervision of a physical therapist as prescribed by rules of the board. C. Physical therapy aides and other assistive personnel shall perform patient care activities under on-site supervision of a physical therapist. "On-site supervision" means the supervising physical therapist shall: (1) be continuously on-site and present in the department or facility where the assistive personnel are performing services; (2) be immediately available to assist the person being supervised in the services being performed; and (3) maintain continued involvement in appropriate aspects of each treatment session in which a component of treatment is delegated to assistive personnel. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 12. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978. "Supervision". — Term "immediate personal supervision," as used in this section, calls for close, direct supervision by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 57-316 (rendered under prior law). Holding self out as physical therapist. — Even without an appropriate title or set of initials, an individual could still be publicly professing to be a physical therapist. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 57-316. Masseur. — Masseur who merely massaged other persons without professing to do so to relieve disease or pain did not come within the provisions of former licensing act, but when he held himself as being able to heal or cure diseases, he was subject to prosecution. 1941 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 41-3956; 1950 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 50-5275. Violation of act. — While unlicensed individual might not be guilty of unprofessional conduct since he works for physicians on a prescription basis, his want of a license plus lack of knowledge of his activities by the orthopedic surgeon under whose control he ostensibly works, and lack of close, direct and personal supervision of such activities by any licensed practitioner, clearly indicates a lack of compliance with this act. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 57-316.
NM Stat § 61-12D-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-15 - Disciplinary actions; penalties. (Repealed effective July 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 a restricted license, including requiring the licensee to report regularly to the board on matters related to the grounds for the restricted license; (3) suspend a license for a period determined by the board; (4) revoke a license; (5) refuse to issue or renew a license; (6) impose fines in accordance with the Physical Therapy Act; and (7) accept a voluntary surrendering of a license. B. Disciplinary actions of the board shall be taken in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. C. The board may institute any legal proceedings necessary to effect compliance with the Physical Therapy Act, including: (1) receiving and investigating complaints filed against licensees; (2) conducting an investigation at any time and on its own initiative without receipt of a written complaint if the board has reason to believe that there may be a violation of the Physical Therapy Act; (3) issuing subpoenas and compelling the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents relative to the case; and (4) appointing hearing officers. Hearing officers shall prepare and submit to the board findings of fact, conclusions of law and an order that shall be reviewed and voted upon by the board. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 15. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-16 - Unlawful practice; criminal and civil penalties; injunctive 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, title or representation to induce the false belief that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of physical therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment of not more than one year, or both. B. The board may apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a person from committing an act in violation of the Physical Therapy Act. Such injunction proceedings shall be in addition to and not in lieu of penalties and other remedies in the Physical Therapy Act. C. The board may assess a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first offense and up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent offense against a licensee who aids or abets an unlicensed person to directly or indirectly evade the Physical Therapy Act or the applicable licensing laws; or permits his license to be used by an unlicensed person with the intent to evade the Physical Therapy Act or the applicable licensing laws, pursuant to the notice of hearing and appeal procedures pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. The civil penalties provided in this subsection are in addition to other disciplinary measures provided in the Physical Therapy Act. Civil penalties shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the current school fund. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 16. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12D-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-17 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed 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 Physical Therapy Act is repealed. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 17; 2003, ch. 428, § 13; 2009, ch. 96, § 10; 2015, ch. 119, § 14; 2021, ch. 50, § 10. ANNOTATIONSThe 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, extended the sunset date for the physical therapy board, and changed "July 1, 2021" to "July 1, 2027" and "July 1, 2022" to "July 1, 2028". The 2015 amendment, effective June 19, 2015, extended the termination date for the physical therapy board to July 1, 2021, and the repeal date to July 1, 2022. The 2009 amendment, effective July 1, 2009, extended the termination date to July 1, 2015 and the repeal date to July 1, 2016. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, in the first sentence substituted "2009" for "2003" and in the second and third sentences substituted "2010" for "2004".
NM Stat § 61-12D-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12D - Physical Therapy|Section 61-12D-18 - Temporary provision; existing regulations; licensure 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 to the provisions of prior law, whose license is valid on July 1, 1997, is entitled to renew his license pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 18. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12E-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12E - Naprapathic Practice (Repealed.)|Section 61-12E-1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 1; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16 repealed 61-12E-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 1, relating to the short title of the Naprapathic Practice Act, effective July 1, 2011. For provisions of former section, see the 2010 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-12D-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12E - Naprapathic Practice (Repealed.)|Section 61-12D-19 - Temporary provision; board members to continue. (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 the Physical Therapy Act. History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 20. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12E-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12E - Naprapathic Practice (Repealed.)|Section 61-12E-2 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 2; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 16 repealed 61-12E-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 60, § 2, relating to definitions, effective July 1, 2011. For provisions of former section, see the 2010 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.