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NM Stat § 61-34-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-5 - Exemptions.

The Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act does not apply to: A. nonresident interpreters working in New Mexico less than thirty calendar days per year; B. interpreting in religious or spiritual settings; C. interpreting in informal settings for friends, families or guests; D. interpreting in emergency situations where the deaf, hard-of-hearing or deaf-blind person or that person's legal representative decides that the delay necessary to obtain a licensed interpreter is likely to cause injury or loss to the consumer; E. the activities or services of a supervised interpreter intern or student in training who is enrolled in an interpreter education program, interpreter preparation program, or a program of study in signed language interpreting at an accredited institution of higher learning approved by the board; or F. multilingual interpreting in order to accommodate the personal choice of the consumer. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-6 - Confidential communication.

A. A communication is confidential when it is not intended to be disclosed to third persons other than those present to further the interest of the person requiring the interpreting. B. A licensed signed language interpreter shall not disclose confidential information obtained in the course of professional services. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-7 - Board created.

A. The "signed language interpreting practices board" is created. B. The board is administratively attached to the department with administrative staff provided by the department. C. The governor shall appoint the members to serve on the board. D. The board shall consist of seven members, at least two of whom are from each congressional district, as follows: (1) two licensed community interpreters and two licensed educational interpreters, at least one of whom is a deaf or hard-of-hearing person; (2) two deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind persons who are regular consumers of signed language interpreting services; and (3) one person representing the general public who has never been a licensed signed language interpreter and has no financial interest in the profession of signed language interpreting. E. Members shall serve for staggered terms of three years each, except that the initial board shall be appointed so that the terms of three members expire June 30, 2009 and the terms of four members expire June 30, 2010. F. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term within ninety days of the vacancy. Board members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. G. Members shall be paid per diem and mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. H. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. A member failing to attend three meetings, after proper notice, shall be recommended for removal as a board member unless excused for reasons set forth in board rules. I. The board shall elect a chair and other officers as it deems necessary to administer its duties. J. The board shall hold at least two meetings annually and additional meetings as the board deems necessary. The additional meetings may be held upon call of the chair or upon written request of four members. Four members of the board, including the public member, constitutes a quorum to conduct business. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-8 - Board powers and duties.

A. The board shall: (1) administer and enforce provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (2) promulgate rules setting forth the qualifications of applicants for licensure and the provisions for the administration of examinations and the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses; (3) evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and issue licenses; (4) promulgate rules pursuant to the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (5) submit an annual budget for each fiscal year to the department; (6) maintain a record of all proceedings; and (7) provide an annual report to the governor. B. The board may refuse, suspend or revoke a license of an interpreter, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas and hold hearings as provided in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 8. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-9 - Requirements for licensure.

A. The board shall issue a license as a community signed language interpreter to a person who: (1) files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and (2) submits satisfactory evidence that the person: (a) has reached the age of majority; (b) is of good moral character; (c) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and (d) holds certification under a nationally recognized signed language interpreters organization or by an equivalent organization as defined by rule of the board. B. The board shall issue a license as an educational signed language interpreter to a person who: (1) files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and (2) submits satisfactory evidence that the person: (a) has reached the age of majority; (b) is of good moral character; (c) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and (d) provides evidence of passing a skill assessment exam as established by rule. C. The board shall issue a one-time, five-year provisional license to a person not meeting the community signed language interpreter or educational signed language interpreter requirements for licensure as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act [Chapter 61, Article 34 NMSA 1978] if the person: (1) has completed an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation program; or (2) is employed as a community signed language interpreter or an educational signed language interpreter at the time that act becomes effective. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 9. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-10 - License renewal.

A. Notwithstanding Subsection B of Section 8 [61-34-8 NMSA 1978] of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, a licensee may renew a license every two years by submitting a completed renewal application provided by the board. B. The board may require continuing education for license renewal as established by rule. C. If a license is not renewed by the expiration date, the license shall be considered expired, and the licensee shall refrain from practicing. The licensee may renew within a sixty-day grace period, which begins the first day the license expires, by submitting payment of the renewal fee and a late fee and complying with all renewal requirements. Upon renewal of the license, the licensee may resume practice. D. The board may issue rules providing for the inactive status of licenses. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 10. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-11 - Fees.

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board may, by rule, establish a schedule of fees as follows:A. an initial nonrefundable biennial licensure fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250);B. a nonrefundable biennial license renewal fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200);C. an initial nonrefundable annual provisional licensure fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200); andD. an annual nonrefundable provisional licensure renewal fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) limited to five years that the licensee may renew. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 11; 2020, ch. 6, § 60.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 in the introductory clause, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 61-34-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-12 - Uniform licensing act.

The Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act is enforceable according to the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 12. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-13 - Fund created.

A. The "signed language interpreting practices fund" is created in the state treasury. B. All money received by the board under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the signed language interpreting practices fund. The fund consists of fees as provided in the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act and money received from the telecommunications access fund. The state treasurer shall invest the fund as other state funds are invested. Earnings from investment of the fund shall be credited to the fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert. C. Money in the fund is subject to appropriation by the legislature to be used only for purposes of carrying out the provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act. D. Disbursements from the fund shall be made upon warrants drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the superintendent of regulation and licensing. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 13. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-14 - License denial, suspension or revocation.

A. In accordance with procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, revoke or suspend a license held or applied for under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, upon grounds that the licensee or applicant: (1) is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license; (2) is guilty of gross incompetence; (3) is guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct as defined by rule of the board; (4) uses untruthful or misleading advertising; (5) is habitually or excessively using controlled substances or alcohol to such a degree the licensee or applicant is rendered unfit to practice as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (6) has violated the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (7) is guilty of aiding and abetting a person not licensed to practice signed language interpreting pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; or (8) as evidenced by a certified copy of the record of jurisdiction, has had a license, certificate or registration to practice signed language interpreting revoked, suspended or denied in any state or territory of the United States for actions pursuant to this section. B. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by a complaint of a person, including members of the board, and shall conform with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act. C. A person filing a complaint shall be immune from liability arising out of civil action if the complaint is filed in good faith and without actual malice. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 14. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-15 - Penalties.

A person who violates a provision of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 15. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-16 - 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 Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 16. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-34-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices|Section 61-34-17 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 17; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 166, § 10.ANNOTATIONSRepealed. — Laws 2013, ch. 166, § 10 repealed 61-34-17 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 17, relating to the delayed repeal of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions of former section, see the 2012 NMSA 1978 NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-35-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 35 - Unlicensed Health Care Practice|Section 61-35-1 - Short title.

This act [61-35-1 to 61-35-8 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act". History: Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 10 made the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act effective July 1, 2009. Severability. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 9 provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
NM Stat § 61-35-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 35 - Unlicensed Health Care Practice|Section 61-35-3 - Licensing exemption.

A complementary and alternative health care practitioner who is not licensed, certified or registered in New Mexico as a health care practitioner shall not be in violation of any licensing law relating to health care services pursuant to Chapter 61 NMSA 1978 unless that individual: A. engages in any activity prohibited in Section 4 [61-35-4 NMSA 1978] of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act; or B. fails to fulfill the duties set forth in Section 5 [61-35-5 NMSA 1978] of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act. History: Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 10 made the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act effective July 1, 2009. Severability. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 9 provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
NM Stat § 61-35-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 35 - Unlicensed Health Care Practice|Section 61-35-4 - Prohibited acts.

A complementary and alternative health care practitioner shall not: A. perform surgery on an individual; B. set fractures on an individual; C. administer x-ray radiation to an individual; D. prescribe or dispense dangerous drugs or controlled substances to an individual; E. directly manipulate the joints or spine of an individual; F. physically invade the body except for the use of non-prescription topical creams, oils, salves, ointments, tinctures or any other preparations that may penetrate the skin without causing harm; G. make a recommendation to discontinue current medical treatment prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner; H. make a specific conventional medical diagnosis; I. have sexual contact with a current patient or former patient within one year of rendering service; J. falsely advertise or provide false information in documents described in Subsection A of Section 5 [61-35-5 NMSA 1978] of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act; K. illegally use dangerous drugs or controlled substances; L. reveal confidential information of a patient without the patient's written consent; M. engage in fee splitting or kickbacks for referrals; N. refer to the practitioner's self as a licensed doctor or physician or other occupational title pursuant to Chapter 61 NMSA 1978; or O. perform massage therapy on an individual pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act [Chapter 61, Article 12C NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 10 made the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act effective July 1, 2009. Severability. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 9 provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
NM Stat § 61-35-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 35 - Unlicensed Health Care Practice|Section 61-35-6 - Applicability.

The following individuals shall not provide complementary and alternative health care services pursuant to the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act: A. former health care practitioners whose license, certification or registration has been revoked or suspended by any health care board and not reinstated; B. individuals convicted of a felony for a crime against a person who have not satisfied the terms of the person's sentence as provided by law; C. individuals convicted of a felony related to health care who have not satisfied the terms of the person's sentence as provided by law; and D. individuals who have been deemed mentally incompetent by a court of law. History: Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 10 made the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act effective July 1, 2009. Severability. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 9 provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
NM Stat § 61-35-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 35 - Unlicensed Health Care Practice|Section 61-35-7 - Disciplinary actions.

If the department determines that a complementary and alternative health care practitioner practicing pursuant to the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act may have violated a provision of that act, it may take one or more of the following actions pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978] against the complementary and alternative health care practitioner if that practitioner is found to have violated a provision of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act: A. provide written notice to the complementary and alternative health care practitioner requesting the practitioner to correct the activity that is a violation of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act; this action shall be the first option if the offense is a violation of the disclosure requirements of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act; B. issue a cease and desist order against the complementary and alternative health care practitioner pertaining to the provision of complementary and alternative health care services that are not in compliance with the provisions of the Unlicensed Health Care Practitioner [Practice] Act; or C. impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation. History: Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 10 made the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act effective July 1, 2009. Severability. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 9 provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
NM Stat § 61-35-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 35 - Unlicensed Health Care Practice|Section 61-35-8 - Duties of the superintendent.

The superintendent of regulation and licensing is expressly authorized to promulgate rules as necessary to implement the provisions of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act. History: Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 8. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 10 made the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act effective July 1, 2009. Severability. — Laws 2009, ch. 141, § 9 provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
NM Stat § 61-36-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 36 - Lactation Consultant Practice|Section 61-36-1 - Short title.

Sections 1 through 6 [61-36-1 to 61-36-6 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the "Lactation Care Provider Act". History: Laws 2017, ch. 136, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2017, ch. 136 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 2017, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.