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NM Stat § 61-6A-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Genetic Counseling Act: A. "ABGC" means the American board of genetic counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors, or its successor agency; B. "ABMG" means the American board of medical genetics, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors and geneticists with medical or other doctoral degrees, or its successor agency; C. "board" means the New Mexico medical board; D. "genetic counseling" means a communication process that may include: (1) estimating the likelihood of occurrence or recurrence of any potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition or congenital abnormality. "Genetic counseling" may involve: (a) obtaining and analyzing the complete health history of an individual and family members; (b) reviewing pertinent medical records; (c) evaluating the risks from exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens; and (d) determining appropriate genetic testing or other evaluations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of one or more family members; (2) helping an individual, family or health care provider to: (a) appreciate the medical, psychological and social implications of a disorder, including its features, variability, usual course and management options; (b) learn how genetic factors contribute to a disorder and affect the chance for occurrence of the disorder in other family members; (c) understand available options for coping with, preventing or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a disorder; (d) select the most appropriate, accurate and cost-effective methods of diagnosis; and (e) understand genetic or prenatal tests, coordinate testing for inherited disorders and interpret complex genetic test results; and (3) facilitating an individual's or family's: (a) exploration of the perception of risk and burden associated with a genetic disorder; and (b) adjustment and adaptation to a disorder or the individual's or family's genetic risk by addressing needs for psychological, social and medical support; and E. "genetic counselor" means a person licensed pursuant to the Genetic Counseling Act to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 53 § 14 made the Genetic Counseling Act effective July 1, 2009.
NM Stat § 61-6A-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-4 - License required.

Unless licensed as a genetic counselor pursuant to the Genetic Counseling Act, a person shall not: A. engage in the practice of genetic counseling; B. use the title or make any representation as being a licensed genetic counselor or use any other title, abbreviation, letters, figures, signs or devices that indicate or imply that the person is licensed to practice as a genetic counselor, including a genetic associate, gene counselor or genetic consultant; or C. advertise, hold out to the public or represent in any manner that the person is authorized to practice genetic counseling. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 53 § 14 made the Genetic Counseling Act effective July 1, 2009.
NM Stat § 61-6A-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-5 - Exemptions.

A. Nothing in the Genetic Counseling Act is intended to limit, interfere with or prevent a licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of the professional license of that health care professional; however, a licensed health care professional shall not advertise to the public or any private group or business by using any title or description of services that includes the term "genetic counseling" unless the health care professional is licensed under the Genetic Counseling Act.B. The Genetic Counseling Act shall not apply to or affect:(1) a medical physician or an osteopathic physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act [Chapter 61, Article 6 NMSA 1978]; or(2) a commissioned physician or surgeon serving in the armed forces of the United States or a federal agency. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 5; 2021, ch. 54, § 46. ANNOTATIONSThe 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, removed osteopathic physicians licensed by the board of osteopathic medical examiners from the list of physicians to which the Genetic Counseling Act does not apply; and in Subsection B, deleted former Paragraph B(3).
NM Stat § 61-6A-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-6 - Requirements for licensing.

The board shall grant a license to practice genetic counseling to a person who has: A. submitted to the board: (1) a completed application for licensing on the form provided by the board; (2) required documentation as determined by the board; (3) the required fees; (4) an affidavit stating that the applicant has not been found guilty of unprofessional conduct or incompetence; (5) satisfactory documentation of having earned: (a) a master's degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ABGC, or an equivalent as determined by the board; or (b) a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the ABMG, or an equivalent as determined by the board; and (6) proof that the applicant is ABGC- or ABMG-certified; and B. complied with any other requirements of the board. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 53 § 14 made the Genetic Counseling Act effective July 1, 2009.
NM Stat § 61-6A-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-7 - License renewal.

A. A licensee shall renew the licensee's genetic counseling license biennially 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 continuing education or other proof of competence as a requirement for renewal. C. A sixty-day grace period shall be allowed a licensee after the end of the licensing period, during which time the license may be renewed by submitting: (1) the completed application for license renewal on the form provided by the board; (2) the required fee for annual license renewal; and (3) the required late fee. D. A genetic counselor's license not renewed at the end of the grace period shall be considered expired, and the licensee shall not be eligible to practice within the state. For reinstatement of an expired license within one year of the date of renewal, the board shall establish requirements or fees that are in addition to the fee for annual license renewal and may require the former licensee to reapply as a new applicant. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 53 § 14 made the Genetic Counseling Act effective July 1, 2009.
NM Stat § 61-6A-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-8 - Temporary license.

A. The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has met all licensure requirements except the examination requirement. The temporary license is valid until the results of the next scheduled examination are available and a license is issued or denied. The temporary license automatically expires if the applicant fails to take the next scheduled examination, or upon release of official examination results if the applicant fails the examination. B. The board may issue a temporary license to a person licensed in another state or country who: (1) is in New Mexico temporarily to teach or assist a New Mexico resident licensed to practice genetic counseling; or (2) met the requirements for licensure in that state, which were equal to or greater than the requirements for licensure in New Mexico at the time the license was obtained in the other state. C. The board shall not issue a temporary license to a person who qualifies for the temporary license under Subsection A of this section more than two consecutive times within the five-year period immediately following the issuance of the first temporary license. D. A person practicing genetic counseling under a temporary license shall be supervised by a licensed genetic counselor or physician. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 8. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 53 § 14 made the Genetic Counseling Act effective July 1, 2009.
NM Stat § 61-6A-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-9 - Fees.

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable administrative and licensing fees, but an individual fee shall not exceed four hundred dollars ($400). History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 9; 2020, ch. 6, § 17. ANNOTATIONSThe 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 added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 61-6A-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6A - Genetic Counseling Act|Section 61-6A-10 - Criminal Offender Employment Act.

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 Genetic Counseling Act. History: Laws 2008, ch. 53, § 10. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 53 § 14 made the Genetic Counseling Act effective July 1, 2009.
NM Stat § 61-6B-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-1 - Short title.

Sections 1 through 10 [61-6B-1 to 61-6B-10 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the "Polysomnography Practice Act". History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the Polysomnography Practice Act effective July 1, 2008.
NM Stat § 61-6B-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-3 - License required; exceptions; practice limitations; applicability.

A. On and after July 1, 2010, a person who is engaged in the practice of polysomnography must have a valid polysomnographic technologist license issued by the board. It shall be unlawful for a person to engage in the practice of polysomnography after that date unless the person has a valid polysomnographic technologist license issued by the board. B. Prior to July 1, 2010, any person who is engaged in the practice of polysomnography without being licensed under the Polysomnography Practice Act shall not be deemed to be in violation of that act. History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the act effective July 1, 2008.
NM Stat § 61-6B-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-6 - License renewal.

A. A licensee shall renew the licensee's polysomnographic technologist's license biennially 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 biennial license renewal. B. The board may require proof of continuing education or other proof of competence as a requirement for renewal. C. A sixty-day grace period shall be allowed a licensee after the end of the licensing period, during which time the license may be renewed by submitting: (1) the completed application for license renewal on the form provided by the board; (2) the required fee for biennial license renewal; and (3) the required late fee. D. A polysomnographic technologist's license not renewed at the end of the grace period shall be considered expired, and the licensee shall not be eligible to practice within the state. For reinstatement of an expired license within one year of the date of renewal, the board shall establish requirements or fees that are in addition to the fee for biennial license renewal and may require the former licensee to reapply as a new applicant. History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the Polysomnography Practice Act effective July 1, 2008.
NM Stat § 61-6B-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-7 - License; contents; display; fees.

A. A license issued by the board shall contain the name of the person to whom it is issued, the date and number of the license and other information the board may require. B. The most recent address contained in the board's records for each licensee is the address deemed sufficient for purposes of service of process and correspondence and notice from the board. Any licensee whose address changes shall, within thirty days of the change, notify the board of the address change.C. A licensee who wishes to retire from the practice of polysomnography shall file with the board an affidavit, in a form to be furnished by the board, stating the date on which the person retired from practice and other information the board may require. If that person wishes to reenter the practice of polysomnography, the person shall meet requirements established by the board for license renewal. D. A licensee shall display the license in the office or place in which the licensee practices in a location clearly visible to patients.E. Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish license and administrative fees, but no individual fee shall exceed five hundred dollars ($500).History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 7; 2020, ch. 6, § 19. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, 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 E, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 61-6B-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-8 - Committee; creation; organization; per diem and mileage; removal.

A. The "polysomnography practice advisory committee" is created to advise the board on all matters related to the Polysomnography Practice Act. The board shall provide administrative and financial support to the committee. B. The committee shall have five members, who are residents of New Mexico, appointed by the board as follows: (1) two members who are credentialed by the board of registered polysomnographic technologists; provided that when the New Mexico medical board begins issuing licenses, this category of committee members shall be three licensed polysomnographic technologists, with the then-sitting members in this category being given a reasonable amount of time to become licensed; (2) one licensed physician who is certified in sleep medicine by a national certifying body recognized by the American academy of sleep medicine; (3) one person whose background is at the discretion of the board; and (4) one member of the public who is not economically or professionally associated with the health care field. C. Term-length conditions for appointments to the committee are: (1) for initial appointments, two members each for four-year, three-year and two-year terms and one member for a one-year term; (2) for regular appointments after the initial appointments, four-year terms; (3) for a vacancy appointment, the balance of the term; and (4) for any one member, no more than two terms, including an initial appointment term; provided that a member shall continue to serve on the committee until a replacement is appointed. D. The committee shall elect annually a chairperson and other officers as the committee determines to be necessary. E. The committee shall meet at least twice per calendar year and otherwise as often as necessary to conduct business, with four members constituting a quorum and meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act [Chapter 10, Article 15 NMSA 1978]. F. Members of the committee shall be reimbursed as nonsalaried public officers pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978], and members shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance for their service on the committee. G. The board may remove from office a member of the committee for neglect of duties required by the Polysomnography Practice Act, malfeasance in office, incompetence or unprofessional conduct. History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 8. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the Polysomnography Practice Act effective July 1, 2008.
NM Stat § 61-6B-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-9 - Board; committee; powers and duties.

A. The board, with the advice of the committee, shall have powers regarding licensing of polysomnographic technologists, temporary permitting of polysomnographic technicians, approval of polysomnography curricula, approval of degree programs in polysomnography and any other matters that are necessary to ensure the training and licensing of competent polysomnographic technologists. B. The board, with the advice of the committee, shall hold hearings and adopt rules regarding: (1) the licensing of polysomnographic technologists, the practice of polysomnography and the minimum qualifications and hours of clinical experience and standards of care required for being licensed as a polysomnographic technologist; (2) criteria for continuing education requirements; (3) the manner in which records of examinations and treatments shall be kept and maintained; (4) professional conduct, ethics and responsibility; (5) disciplinary actions, including the denial, suspension or revocation of or the imposition of restrictions or conditions on a license, and the circumstances that require disciplinary action; (6) a means to provide information to all polysomnographic technologists licensed in the state; (7) the inspection of the business premises of a licensee when the board determines that an inspection is necessary; (8) the investigation of complaints against licensees or persons holding themselves out as engaging in the practice of polysomnography in the state; (9) the publication of information for the public about licensees and the practice of polysomnography in the state; (10) an orderly process for reinstatement of a license; (11) criteria for acceptance of polysomnography credentials or licenses issued in other jurisdictions; (12) criteria for advertising or promotional materials; and (13) any matter necessary to implement the Polysomnography Practice Act. History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 9. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the Polysomnography Practice Act effective July 1, 2008.
NM Stat § 61-6B-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 6B - Polysomnography Practice Act|Section 61-6B-10 - Offenses; criminal penalties.

A person who engages in the practice of polysomnography without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 10. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the Polysomnography Practice Act effective July 1, 2008.
NM Stat § 61-7-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 7 - Impaired Health Care Provider|Section 61-7-1 - Short title.

Chapter 61, Article 7 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Impaired Health Care Provider Act". History: 1953 Comp., § 67-42-1, enacted by Laws 1976, ch. 3, § 1; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 67-8A-1; 1995, ch. 96, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 1995 amendment, effective June 16, 1995, rewrote this section which read "This act may be cited as the 'Impaired Physician Act'". Law reviews. — For article, "Medical Malpractice Legislation in New Mexico," see 7 N.M.L. Rev. 5 (1976-77).
NM Stat § 61-7-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 7 - Impaired Health Care Provider|Section 61-7-2 - Definition.

As used in the Impaired Health Care Provider Act, "board" means a board or department that licenses, registers or certifies health care providers. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-42-2, enacted by Laws 1976, ch. 3, § 2; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 67-8A-2; 1995, ch. 96, § 2; 2001, ch. 188, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, substituted "a board or department" for "the boards" and "licenses, registers or certifies" for "license, register or certify". The 1995 amendment, effective June 16, 1995, rewrote this section which read "As used in the Impaired Physician Act, 'board' means the board of medical examiners or the board of osteopathic medical examiners".
NM Stat § 61-7-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 7 - Impaired Health Care Provider|Section 61-7-3 - Grounds for restriction, suspension or revocation of license; registration or certification.

The license, registration or certification of any health care provider to practice in this state shall be subject to restriction, suspension or revocation in case of inability of the health care provider to practice with reasonable skill or safety to patients by reason of one or more of the following: A. mental illness; B. physical illness, including but not limited to deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill; or C. habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, as defined in the Controlled Substances Act [Chapter 30, Article 31 NMSA 1978], or alcohol. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-42-3, enacted by Laws 1976, ch. 3, § 3; recompiled as 1953 Comp., 67-8A-3; 1995, ch. 96, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For refusal, revocation or suspension of license generally, see 61-6-15 NMSA 1978. For suspension of license for mental illness, see 61-6-32 NMSA 1978. The 1995 amendment, effective June 16, 1995, inserted "registration or certification" in the section heading and in the introductory paragraph; substituted "health care provider" for "physician" and "licensee" throughout the section; and deleted "medicine" following "practice" in two places. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers §§ 80, 90, 100. Validity of statute providing for revocation of license of physician or surgeon, 5 A.L.R. 94, 79 A.L.R. 323. Liquor law, violation of, as infamous crime or offense involving moral turpitude for which physician's license may be revoked, 40 A.L.R. 1049, 71 A.L.R. 217. Grounds for revocation of valid license of physician or surgeon, 54 A.L.R. 1504, 82 A.L.R. 1184. Conviction as proof of ground for revocation or suspension of license of physician or surgeon where conviction as such is not an independent cause, 167 A.L.R. 228. Necessity of expert evidence in proceeding for revocation or suspension of license of physician, surgeon, or dentist, 74 A.L.R.4th 969. 70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers §§ 38, 39.