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NM Stat § 61-12A-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-10 - Board; administrative procedures. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The board shall appoint a registrar who is either the board member elected as the secretary-treasurer or such other person as the board may designate who is an employee of the state. The registrar of the board may receive reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out his duties. The registrar shall keep a written record in which shall be registered the name, license number, date of license issuance, current address, record of annual license fee payments, minutes and any other data as the board deems necessary regarding licensees. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-10, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 10; 2003, ch. 408, § 15. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-10 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 10, relating to issuance of license, and § 10 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, deleted former Subsection A, concerning employment and discharge; deleted the Subsection B designation; deleted "the board or" following "is an employee of" near the end of the first sentence; and deleted "and, if he is an employee, such compensation as the board may set" following "carrying out his duties" at the end of the second sentence.
NM Stat § 61-12A-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-12 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The board shall require proof of passage of the national board for certification in occupational therapy examination. The board may require each applicant to pass an examination on the state laws and rules that pertain to the practice of occupational therapy. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-12, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 12; 2005, ch. 199, § 9. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 12, relating to renewal of license, and § 12 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, deleted reference to the American occupational therapy certification board and deleted reference to regulations that pertain to the practice of occupational therapy.
NM Stat § 61-12A-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-13 - Provisional permits. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A provisional permit may be granted to a person who has completed the education and experience requirements of the Occupational Therapy Act. The permit shall allow the person to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The provisional permit shall be valid until the date on which the results of the next qualifying examination have been made public. The provisional permit shall not be renewed if the applicant has failed the examination. The board shall verify, as necessary, information contained on the completed application and any supporting documentation required to obtain a license. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-13, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 13; 2005, ch. 199, § 10. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 13, relating to requirements for licensure, and § 13 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed "a registered occupational therapist" to "an occupational therapist".
NM Stat § 61-12A-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-14 - Licensure by endorsement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Upon verification, the board may grant a license to an applicant who presents a current license in good standing as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States that meets the requirements of Section 61-12A-11 NMSA 1978. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-14, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 14; 2005, ch. 199, § 11. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-14 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 14, relating to waiver of requirements for licensure, and § 14 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed "a registered occupational therapist" to "an occupational therapist" and changed "a certified occupational therapy assistant" to "an occupational therapy assistant".
NM Stat § 61-12A-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-15 - License renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. Each renewal request shall contain the person's name, address and license number. After receipt of information and fees as prescribed by this section, the board shall issue a license certificate. B. Licenses issued pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Act are subject to annual renewal upon submission of a renewal form provided by the board, payment of the annual renewal fee and the required proof of continuing education units or proof of competency as prescribed by the board. A license not renewed on the annual renewal date is expired. C. If a person's license has been expired for five years or less, the person may renew the license upon submission of a renewal form provided by the board, the payment of the annual renewal fee, a late fee and the required proof of continuing education units for the period the license has been expired or proof of competency as prescribed by the board. If a person's license has been expired for more than five years, the person may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by compliance with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license and any additional proof of competency requested by the board. D. If a person's license has been suspended, it shall not be renewed until it has been reinstated by the board. If a person's license has been suspended it is still subject to annual renewal. The person may renew the license as provided in this section, but renewal does not entitle the licensee, while the license is suspended, to engage in the licensed activity or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. E. If a person's license has been revoked on disciplinary grounds, and has been reinstated by the board, the licensee shall pay the annual renewal fee and any applicable late fee as a condition of reinstatement. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-15, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 15. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-15 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 15, relating to denial of application, and § 15 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-16 - Display of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. Each licensee shall display his current license certificate in a conspicuous place in the principal office where he practices occupational therapy. At secondary places of employment, documentation of license shall be verified by photocopy with a note attached indicating where the current license certificate is posted. B. A consumer information sign shall be displayed in the principal place of practice. The consumer information sign shall read: "Complaints regarding noncompliance with the Occupational Therapy Act can be directed to the board of examiners for occupational therapy." History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-16, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 16. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-16 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 16, relating to right of review, and § 16 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-17 - Inactive licenses. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A license in good standing may be transferred to inactive status upon written request to the board and payment of an annual inactive status fee as set by the board. Such request shall be made prior to the expiration of the license. The licensee shall not practice in New Mexico during the time the license is inactive. A licensee may reactivate his license upon submission of a renewal form provided by the board, the payment of the annual renewal fee for the current year, proof of continuing education units for the period of inactive status and any additional proof of competency requested and prescribed by the board. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-17, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 17. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-17 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1989, ch. 58, § 2, relating to board funds, and § 17 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-18 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees, including an initial licensure fee, an annual renewal fee, an examination fee, a late renewal fee and an inactive status fee. The initial licensure fee is not refundable and shall cover the cost of processing the application and shall include, for successful applicants, the initial annual renewal fee. The board may impose reasonable administration and duplicating fees or any penalties deemed appropriate.History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-18, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 18; 2020, ch. 6, § 30. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-18 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 18, relating to powers of the board, and § 18 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. 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 added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 61-12A-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-19 - Uniform Licensing Act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The Occupational Therapy Act is enforceable according to the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-19, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 19. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-19 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 19, relating to license registration fees, and § 19 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-20 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. The "board of examiners for occupational therapy fund" is created in the state treasury. B. Money received by the board pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Act shall be deposited in the fund. Money in the fund shall not revert to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year. C. Money in the fund is appropriated solely to the board for the purpose of meeting the necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-20, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 20. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-20 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1989, ch. 58, § 3, relating to termination of agency life, and § 20 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-21 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. An unlicensed person, other than an occupational therapy aide or technician, occupational therapy student or occupational therapy assistant student or person practicing under a provisional permit, who practices occupational therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. B. A person who represents that he offers occupational therapy services without utilizing a licensee is in violation of the Occupational Therapy Act and shall be subject to a fine equal to ten percent of billed charges for those services. In addition, the violator shall be required to utilize the services of a licensee in order to provide occupational therapy services. C. The board shall deny an application for licensure if it finds that the applicant made false statements or provided false information in connection with an application for licensure. History: Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 21. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-22 - Disciplinary action; denial, suspension or revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

In accordance with procedures established by the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, suspend or revoke any license or permit held or applied for under the Occupational Therapy Act upon the grounds that the licensee or applicant is incompetent, impaired or has engaged in unethical behavior. The board shall define such grounds by regulation. Disciplinary sanctions may also include probation, censure or reprimand, according to board regulations. History: Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 22. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-23 - Criminal Offender Employment Act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

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 Occupational Therapy Act. History: Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 23. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-12A-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-24 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The board of examiners for occupational therapy is terminated on July 1, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Act until July 1, 2028. Effective July 1, 2028, the Occupational Therapy Act is repealed. History: Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 24; 1997, ch. 46, § 13; 2005, ch. 199, § 12; 2005, ch. 208, § 7; 2015, ch. 119, § 11; 2021, ch. 50, § 7. ANNOTATIONSThe 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, extended the sunset date for the board of examiners for occupational therapy, 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 board of examiners for occupational therapy to July 1, 2021, and the repeal date to July 1, 2022. The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, changed the termination date of the board of examiners from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2015, changed the date to which the board shall continue to operate from July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2016 and changed the effective repeal date from July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2016. 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.
NM Stat § 61-12A-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12A - Occupational Therapy|Section 61-12A-25 - Applicability to other health professions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Nothing in the Occupational Therapy Act shall be construed as limiting the practice of other licensed and qualified health professionals in their specific disciplines.History: Laws 2019, ch. 5, § 4. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 5, § 4, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-12B-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12B - Respiratory Care|Section 61-12B-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Chapter 61, Article 12B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Act". History: Laws 1984, ch. 103, § 1; 2001, ch. 188, § 2. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12B-16 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, substituted "Chapter 61, Article 12B NMSA 1978" for "This act".
NM Stat § 61-12B-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12B - Respiratory Care|Section 61-12B-2 - Purpose of act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of respiratory care, it is necessary to provide laws and rules to govern the practice of respiratory care. The primary purpose of the Respiratory Care Act is to safeguard life and health and to promote the public welfare by licensing and regulating the practice of respiratory care in the state. History: Laws 1984, ch. 103, § 2; 2001, ch. 188, § 3. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12B-16 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, inserted the first sentence and "primary" in the second sentence.
NM Stat § 61-12B-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12B - Respiratory Care|Section 61-12B-6 - Department; duties and powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. The department, in consultation with the board, shall: (1) evaluate the qualifications of applicants and review the required examination results of applicants. The department may recognize the entry level examination written by the national board for respiratory care or a successor board; (2) promulgate rules as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Respiratory Care Act; (3) issue and renew licenses and temporary permits to qualified applicants who meet the requirements of the Respiratory Care Act; and (4) administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of the Respiratory Care Act and investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of that act. B. The department, in consultation with the board, may: (1) conduct examinations of respiratory care practitioner applicants as required by rules of the department; (2) reprimand, fine, deny, suspend or revoke a license or temporary permit to practice respiratory care as provided in the Respiratory Care Act in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]; (3) for the purpose of investigating complaints against applicants and licensees, issue investigative subpoenas prior to the issuance of a notice of contemplated action as set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act; (4) enforce and administer the provisions of the Impaired Health Care Provider Act [Chapter 61, Article 7 NMSA 1978] and promulgate rules pursuant to that act; (5) promulgate rules or disciplinary guidelines relating to impaired practitioners; (6) promulgate rules to allow the interstate transport of patients; and (7) promulgate rules to determine and regulate the scope and qualifications for expanded practice for respiratory care practitioners. History: Laws 1984, ch. 103, § 6; 1993, ch. 150, § 3; 2001, ch. 188, § 7. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12B-16 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, rewrote Paragraph A(2) which formerly read "collect and review data and statistics with respect to respiratory care, treatment, services or facilities for the purpose of granting, suspending or revoking respiratory care licenses"; in Paragraph A(3) inserted "and renew" following "issue" and "qualified" preceding "applicants"; deleted Paragraph A(5) which read "adopt rules and regulations to allow the interstate transport of patients"; in Paragraph B(1), deleted "any required" following "conduct" and inserted "as required by rules of the department"; inserted "reprimand, fine" in Paragraph B(2); and added Paragraphs B(3) to (7). The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, in Subsection A, added Paragraph (5) and made minor stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 61-12B-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 12B - Respiratory Care|Section 61-12B-7 - Licensing by training and examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A person desiring to become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner shall make application to the department on a written form and in such manner as the department prescribes, pay all required application fees and certify and furnish evidence to the department that the applicant: A. has successfully completed a training program as defined in the Respiratory Care Act and set forth by rules of the department; B. has passed an entry level examination, as specified by rules of the department, for respiratory care practitioners administered by the national board for respiratory care or a successor board; C. is of good moral character; and D. has successfully completed other training or education programs and passed other examinations as set forth by rules of the department. History: Laws 1984, ch. 103, § 7; 1993, ch. 150, § 4; 2001, ch. 188, § 8. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12B-16 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, deleted the former Subsection A designation and redesignated former Paragraphs A(1) to (4) as Subsections A to D; and deleted former Subsection B which read "The department, in consultation with the board, shall develop rules and regulations that describe the scope and qualifications for expanded practice roles of respiratory care practitioners". The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, substituted the language beginning "the national board" for "a nationally recognized organization for respiratory care" at the end of Paragraph (2) of Subsection A and added Subsection B.