§ 61-32-6 — Board powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.)

A. In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board has the power to: (1) promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] that are necessary to carry out the provisions of the Funeral Services Act; (2) promulgate rules implementing continuing education requirements; (3) conduct hearings upon charges relating to the discipline of licensees and take administrative actions pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act [Chapter 61, Article 1 NMSA 1978]; (4) except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, establish reasonable fees to carry out the provisions of the Funeral Services Act; (5) provide for investigations necessary to determine violations of the Funeral Services Act; (6) establish committees as the board deems necessary for carrying out the provisions of the Funeral Services Act; (7) apply for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of the Funeral Services Act or to restrain any violation of that act; and (8) conduct criminal background checks on applicants for licensure. B. No action or other legal proceedings for damages shall be instituted against the board, any board member or employee of the board for any act performed in good faith and in the intended performance of any power or duty granted under the Funeral Services Act or for any neglect or default in the good faith performance or exercise of any such power or duty.

Legislative History

1978 Comp., § 61-32-6, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 204, § 6; 1999, ch. 284, §