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NM Stat § 61-31-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-11 - Provisional licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

Prior to examination, an applicant for licensure who holds a bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work may obtain a provisional license to engage in social work practice as long as the applicant meets all the requirements, except examination, pursuant to the Social Work Practice Act for the level of license sought. The provisional license is valid for a period not to exceed one year, unless a federal or state public health emergency is declared pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Response Act [Chapter 12, Article 10A NMSA 1978] and directly impacts the applicant; in which case, an applicant's provisional license shall be automatically extended for the duration of the public health emergency and for an additional six months, beginning on the day that the public health emergency ends. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 11; 2007, ch. 191, § 1; 2019, ch. 143, § 7; 2021, ch. 93, § 17. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978. The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, provided a public health emergency exception to an existing provision that provides that a provisional license is valid for a period not to exceed one year; and added "unless a federal or state public health emergency is declared pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Response Act and directly impacts the applicant; in which case, an applicant's provisional license shall be automatically extended for the duration of the public health emergency and for an additional six months, beginning on the day that the public health emergency ends". The 2019 amendment, effective June 14, 2019, limited provisional licenses to engage in social work to those individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work; after "applicant for licensure", added "who holds a bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work", and after "except examination", deleted "as prescribed in Section 61-31-10 NMSA 1978" and added "pursuant to the Social work Practice Act".The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, provides that a provisional license is valid for a period not to exceed one year.
NM Stat § 61-31-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-12 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 12; 1991, ch. 222, § 2; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16 repealed 61-31-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 12, relating to licensure without written examination, effective June 14, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-31-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-13 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

A. The board shall license an applicant for the licensure level sought, provided the applicant:(1) possesses and has held for a minimum of two and one-half years a valid social worker license issued by the appropriate examining board under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign nation;(2) is in good standing with no disciplinary action pending or brought against the applicant within the past two and one-half years;(3) possesses a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a program of social work accredited by the council on social work education;(4) verifies that the applicant has taken and passed the national examination as defined by rule; and(5) demonstrates an awareness and knowledge of New Mexico cultures to the board.B. The applicant will not have to further verify the applicant's experience, schooling or degrees if the criteria pursuant to Subsection A of this section are met. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 13; 2006, ch. 4, § 6; 2021, ch. 93, § 18. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978. The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, removed discretionary language, and added mandatory language, related to the board of social work examiner's power to issue a license to a person who furnishes evidence to the board that the person has been licensed as a social worker by another state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or another country for two and one-half years, and revised qualifications for an applicant seeking a license pursuant to this section; in the section heading, after "credentials", deleted "reciprocity"; and in Subsection A, after "The board", changed "may" to "shall", and changed "five" to "two and one-half", throughout, in Paragraph A(3), after "of social work", deleted "approved by the board" and added "accredited by the council on social work education", and in Paragraph A(5), after "cultures", deleted "as determined by" and added "to". The 2006 amendment, effective May 17, 2006, provides for the licensure of an applicant in the licensure level sought by the applicant in Subsection A; deletes the authority of the board to issue a license without written examination in Subsection A; requires that an applicant have held for a minimum of five years a valid social worker license from another licensing jurisdiction and deletes the requirement that the other licensing jurisdiction have requirements that equal or exceed the requirements in the Social Work Practice Act for the licensure level sought in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A; adds Paragraphs (2) through (5) of Subsection A to provide criteria for licensure; and adds Subsection B to provide that the applicant will not have to verify other qualifications if the criteria in Subsection A are met.
NM Stat § 61-31-13.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-13.1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2006, ch. 4, § 8; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16 repealed 61-31-13.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2006, ch. 4, § 8, relating to temporary licensure, effective June 14, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-31-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-14 - License renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

A. Each licensee shall renew the licensee's license biennially by submitting a renewal application on a form provided by the board. At the time of license renewal, the board shall require a licensee to produce evidence of continuing education, as prescribed by the board. The board may establish a method to provide for staggered biennial terms of licensure. The board may authorize license renewal for one year to establish the renewal cycle.B. A thirty-day grace period shall be allowed each licensee after each annual licensing period, during which time licenses may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee and providing evidence of continuing education as prescribed by the board.C. Any licensee who allows the licensee's license to lapse for longer than three months shall have the license automatically revoked and may be required to take an examination.D. A late penalty fee shall be assessed after the thirty-day grace period has expired for anyone attempting to renew a license to practice social work. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 14; 1996, ch. 51, § 16; 2006, ch. 4, § 7; 2019, ch. 143, § 8. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978. The 2019 amendment, effective June 14, 2019, removed the requirement that the social work licensure examination be in writing; and in Subsection C, after "required to take", deleted "a written" and added "an".The 2006 amendment, effective May 17, 2006, changed the renewal period from annually to biennially and authorized the board to provide for staggered biennial terms of licensure in Subsection A; authorized the board to prescribe the fee and evidence of continuing education required for license renewal in Subsection B; and changed Subsection C to eliminate the mandatory requirement that the board require a written examination for the renewal of a license that has been revoked for timely failure to renew. The 1996 amendment, effective March 5, 1996, substituted "thirty-day" for "sixty-day" in Subsections B and D and substituted "three" for "six" and made a stylistic change in Subsection C.
NM Stat § 61-31-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-15 - License fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, applicants for licensure shall pay fees set by the board, not to exceed:A. for examination for any level of licensure other than initial licensure, two hundred dollars ($200);B. for initial licensure following an examination as a licensed bachelor of social work, two hundred dollars ($200);C. for initial licensure following an examination as a licensed master of social work, three hundred dollars ($300);D. for initial licensure following an examination as a licensed independent social worker, three hundred dollars ($300);E. for licensure by credentials at any level, three hundred dollars ($300);F. for licensure without examination, including a provisional license, as a licensed bachelor of social work, one hundred fifty dollars ($150);G. for licensure without examination, including a provisional license, as a licensed master of social work, two hundred fifty dollars ($250);H. for licensure without examination, including a provisional license, as a licensed independent social worker, three hundred dollars ($300);I. for renewal of a license as a licensed bachelor of social work, one hundred dollars ($100);J. for renewal of a license as a licensed master of social work, two hundred dollars ($200);K. for renewal of a license as a licensed independent social worker, three hundred dollars ($300);L. for a late fee for failure to renew within the allotted grace period, one hundred dollars ($100); andM. for a duplicate license, twenty-five dollars ($25.00).History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 15; 2019, ch. 143, § 9; 2020, ch. 6, § 58. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 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 the introductory clause, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".The 2019 amendment, effective June 14, 2019, removed the requirement that the social work licensure examination be in writing, and made certain technical amendments; deleted "written" preceding each occurrence of "examination" throughout the section, and added "licensed" preceding each occurrence of "bachelor of social work", "master of social work", and "independent social worker".
NM Stat § 61-31-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-16 - Fund established. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

A. There is created in the state treasury the "board of social work examiners fund". B. All money received by the board under the Social Work Practice Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the fund. The state treasurer shall invest the fund as other state funds are invested, and all income derived from investment of the fund shall be credited to the fund. All balances in the fund shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the general fund. C. Money in the fund is appropriated to the board and shall be used only for the purpose of meeting the necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the Social Work Practice Act. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 16. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-31-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-18 - Impaired social workers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

The license of any social worker to practice in this state shall be subject to restriction, suspension or revocation in case of inability of the licensee to practice social work with reasonable skill and safety to clients by reason of one or more of the following: A. mental disability; or B. habitual or excessive use of controlled substances, as defined in the Controlled Substances Act [Chapter 30, Article 31 NMSA 1978], or alcohol. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 18. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-31-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-20 - Provision for hearing. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

The board shall, before taking any disciplinary action, set any matter for a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 20. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-31-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-21 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

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 Social Work Practice Act. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 21. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-31-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-22 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

Any person who violates any provision of the Social Work Practice Act is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 22. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For sentencing for misdemeanors, see 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-31-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-23 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 23; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16 repealed 61-31-23 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 23, relating to injunctive proceedings, effective June 14, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 61-31-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 31 - Social Work Practice|Section 61-31-25 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)

The board of social work examiners is terminated on July 1, 2031 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 Social Work Practice Act until July 1, 2032. Effective July 1, 2032, the Social Work Practice Act is repealed. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 27; 1996, ch. 51, § 17; 1997, ch. 46, § 19; 2005, ch. 208, § 23; 2015, ch. 119, § 17; 2019, ch. 143, § 10. ANNOTATIONSThe 2019 amendment, effective June 14, 2019, extended the agency life of the board of social work examiners; after the first occurrence of July 1,", deleted "2021" and added "2031", and after the second and third occurrences of "July 1,", deleted "2022" and added "2032".The 2015 amendment, effective June 19, 2015, extended the termination date for the social work examiners to July 1, 2021, and the repeal date to July 1, 2022. The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, changed the termination, operation and repeal dates. The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, substituted "2005" for "1997" in the first sentence, and substituted "2006" for "1998" in the second and third sentences. The 1996 amendment, effective March 5, 1996, substituted "1997" for "1995" once and "1998" for "1996" twice in the section.
NM Stat § 61-32-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 32 - Funeral Services|Section 61-32-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

Chapter 61, Article 32 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Funeral Services Act". History: 1978 Comp., § 61-32-1, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 1; 1999, ch. 284, § 1; 2012, ch. 48, § 3. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-32-31 NMSA 1978. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 32 repealed former 61-32-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 185, § 1, giving the short title of the Thanatopractice License Law, and § 1 of that act enacted a new section, effective June 18, 1993. The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, changed the name of the act and after "cited as the", deleted "Thanatopractice" and added "Funeral Services". The 1999 amendment, effective June 18, 1999, updated the statutory reference. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 38 Am. Jur. 2d Funeral Directors and Embalmers §§ 3 to 28. Civil liability of undertaker in connection with transportation, burial, or safeguarding of body, 53 A.L.R.4th 360. Recoverability of compensatory damages for mental anguish or emotional distress for breach of service contract, 54 A.L.R.4th 901.
NM Stat § 61-32-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 32 - Funeral Services|Section 61-32-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of the care and disposition of the dead human body, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the handling and care of the dead and the sensitivities of those who survive, whether they wish or do not wish rites or ceremonies. The primary responsibility and obligation of the board of funeral services is to protect the public. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-32-2, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 2; 2012, ch. 48, § 4. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-32-31 NMSA 1978. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 32 repealed former 61-32-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 185, § 2, giving the purpose of Thanatopractice License Law, and § 2 of that act enacted a new section, effective June 18, 1993. The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, changed the name of the board of thanatopractice to the board of funeral services and in the second sentence, after "board", deleted "of thanatopractice" and added "of funeral services".
NM Stat § 61-32-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 32 - Funeral Services|Section 61-32-7 - Board duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

The board shall: A. administer the provisions of the Funeral Services Act; B. provide for the examination, licensing and renewal of applicants or licensees; and C. provide for the inspection of establishments and crematories. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-32-7, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 7; 2012, ch. 48, § 9. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-32-31 NMSA 1978. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 32 repealed former 61-32-7 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1983, ch. 137, § 2, providing for an inspector and board representation, and § 7 of the act enacted a new section, effective June 18, 1993. The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, changed the name of the act and in Subsection A, after "provisions of the", deleted "Thanatopractice" and added "Funeral Services".
NM Stat § 61-32-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 32 - Funeral Services|Section 61-32-8 - Inspection; access; counsel. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

A. Inspection of establishments and crematories, including all records, financial or otherwise, is authorized during regular business hours. Acceptance of a license shall include permission for the board or its designee to enter the premises without legal process. B. An establishment or crematory shall maintain business records required by law or rule at the establishment or crematory. C. The board shall be represented by the attorney general. The board may employ special counsel, upon approval of the attorney general, to review and prosecute cases of consumer complaints against any person, establishment or crematory licensed pursuant to the Funeral Services Act. Payment for the services shall be by the board. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-32-8, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 8; 1999, ch. 284, § 5; 2003, ch. 420, § 2; 2012, ch. 48, § 10. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-32-31 NMSA 1978. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 32 repealed former 61-32-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 185, § 8, concerning applicability of the Criminal Offender Employment Act, 28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978, and § 8 of the act enacted a new section, effective June 18, 1993. The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, changed the name of the act and in Subsection B, deleted "Thanatopractice" and added "Funeral Services". The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, rewrote Subsection B. The 1999 amendment, effective June 18, 1999, deleted "or through prior arrangement" following "business hours" in Subsection A, added Subsection B, redesignated former Subsection B as Subsection C, and in that subsection, substituted the language beginning "upon approval of the attorney general" for "whose services shall be paid by the board upon the approval of the attorney general".