New Mexico § 61-34-8 Board powers and duties

New Mexico Statutes

§ 61-34-8 — Board powers and duties

New Mexico § 61-34-8

Ch. 61Professional and Occupational Licenses

Art. 34Signed Language Interpreting Practices

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 61-34-8 (2026).

Text

A. The board shall:

(1)administer and enforce provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;

(2)promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] setting forth the qualifications of applicants for licensure and the provisions for the administration of examinations and the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses;

(3)evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and issue licenses;

(4)promulgate rules to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;

(5)submit an annual budget for each fiscal year to the department;

(6)maintain a record of all proceedings; and (7) provide an annual report to the governor. B. The board may refuse, suspend or revoke a lice

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A. The board shall: (1) administer and enforce provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (2) promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] setting forth the qualifications of applicants for licensure and the provisions for the administration of examinations and the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses; (3) evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and issue licenses; (4) promulgate rules to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (5) submit an annual budget for each fiscal year to the department; (6) maintain a record of all proceedings; and (7) provide an annual report to the governor. B. The board may refuse, suspend or revoke a license of an interpreter, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas and hold hearings as provided in the Uniform Licensing Act [Chapter 61, Article 1 NMSA 1978].