New Mexico § 61-12D-4 Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

New Mexico Statutes

§ 61-12D-4 — Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

New Mexico § 61-12D-4

Ch. 61Professional and Occupational Licenses

Art. 12DPhysical Therapy

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 61-12D-4 (2026).

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A.The "physical therapy board" is created. The board shall be administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor. Three members shall be physical therapists who are residents of the state, who possess unrestricted licenses to practice physical therapy and who have been practicing in New Mexico for no less than five years. Two members shall be citizens appointed from the public at large who are not associated with, or financially interested in, any health care profession.

B.Appointments shall be made for staggered terms of three years with no more than two terms ending at any one time. A member shall not serve for more than two successive three-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term

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A. The "physical therapy board" is created. The board shall be administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor. Three members shall be physical therapists who are residents of the state, who possess unrestricted licenses to practice physical therapy and who have been practicing in New Mexico for no less than five years. Two members shall be citizens appointed from the public at large who are not associated with, or financially interested in, any health care profession. B. Appointments shall be made for staggered terms of three years with no more than two terms ending at any one time. A member shall not serve for more than two successive three-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor prior to the next scheduled board meeting. Board members shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualified. C. The members shall elect a chairman and may elect other officers as they deem necessary. D. The governor may remove a member of the board for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty. E. Members may receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 through 10-8-8 NMSA 1978], but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. F. There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against any board member when the member is acting within the scope of his duties.