New Mexico § 61-14A-8 Board; powers

New Mexico Statutes

§ 61-14A-8 — Board; powers

New Mexico § 61-14A-8

Ch. 61Professional and Occupational Licenses

Art. 14AAcupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 61-14A-8 (2026).

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The board has the power to: A. enforce the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; B. promulgate, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], all rules necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; C. adopt a code of ethics; D. adopt and use a seal; E. inspect facilities of approved educational programs, extern programs and the offices of licensees; F. promulgate rules implementing continuing education requirements for the purpose of protecting the health and well-being of the citizens of this state and maintaining and continuing informed professional knowledge and awareness; and G. in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [Chapter 61, Article 1 NMSA 1978]

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The board has the power to: A. enforce the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; B. promulgate, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], all rules necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; C. adopt a code of ethics; D. adopt and use a seal; E. inspect facilities of approved educational programs, extern programs and the offices of licensees; F. promulgate rules implementing continuing education requirements for the purpose of protecting the health and well-being of the citizens of this state and maintaining and continuing informed professional knowledge and awareness; and G. in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [Chapter 61, Article 1 NMSA 1978]: (1) issue investigative subpoenas for the purpose of investigating complaints against licensees prior to the issuance of a notice of contemplated action; (2) administer oaths and take testimony on any matters within the board's jurisdiction; (3) conduct hearings upon charges relating to the discipline of licensees, including the denial, suspension or revocation of a license; and (4) grant, deny, renew, suspend or revoke licenses to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine or grant, deny, renew, suspend or revoke approvals of educational programs and extern programs for any cause stated in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act or the rules of the board.