New Mexico § 61-31-5 Use of title; other professions. (Repealed effective July 1,

New Mexico Statutes

§ 61-31-5 — Use of title; other professions. (Repealed effective July 1,

New Mexico § 61-31-5

Ch. 61Professional and Occupational Licenses

Art. 31Social Work Practice

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 61-31-5 (2026).

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2032.) A. Except as otherwise provided in the Social Work Practice Act, it is unlawful for an individual not licensed as a social worker to:

(1)engage in the practice of social work;

(2)hold the individual out as a social worker or claim to be a social worker or use the title of social worker; or (3) use any abbreviation or title that implies or would lead the public to believe that the individual is a social worker or is licensed to practice social work. B. Nothing in the Social Work Practice Act shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other recognized professions that are licensed, certified or regulated under New Mexico law or regulation from rendering services within the scope of their license, certification or regulation; provided that they do not represent themselves as

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2032.) A. Except as otherwise provided in the Social Work Practice Act, it is unlawful for an individual not licensed as a social worker to: (1) engage in the practice of social work; (2) hold the individual out as a social worker or claim to be a social worker or use the title of social worker; or (3) use any abbreviation or title that implies or would lead the public to believe that the individual is a social worker or is licensed to practice social work. B. Nothing in the Social Work Practice Act shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other recognized professions that are licensed, certified or regulated under New Mexico law or regulation from rendering services within the scope of their license, certification or regulation; provided that they do not represent themselves as licensed social workers.