New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12B-8. Expedited licensing without training and examination

A. The department shall waive the education and examination requirements for an applicant who presents proof that the applicant holds a valid, unrestricted license in another licensing jurisdiction and is in good standing with that licensing jurisdiction.

B. The department shall, as soon as practicable but no later than thirty days after an out-of-state licensee files an application paid the required fees, process the application and issue the expedited license in accordance Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978.

C. The department shall determine the states and territories of the United States and the District of Columbia from which it will not accept applicants for expedited licensure and the foreign countries from which it will accept applicants for expedited licensure. The department shall post the lists of disapproved and approved licensing jurisdictions on its website. The list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions shall include the specific reasons for disapproval. The lists shall be reviewed annually to determine if amendments to the rule are warranted.