New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12D-16. Unlawful practice; criminal and civil penalties; injunctive relief

A. A person who engages in an activity requiring a license pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act and who fails to obtain the required license; who violates any provision of the Physical Therapy Act; or who uses any word, title or representation to induce the false belief that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of physical therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.

B. The board may apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a person from committing an act in violation of the Physical Therapy Act. Such injunction proceedings shall be in addition to and not in lieu of penalties and other remedies in the Physical Therapy Act.

C. The board may assess a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first offense and up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent offense against a licensee who aids or abets an unlicensed person to directly or indirectly evade the Physical Therapy Act or the applicable licensing laws; or permits his license to be used by an unlicensed person with the intent to evade the Physical Therapy Act or the applicable licensing laws, pursuant to the notice of hearing and appeal procedures pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act. The civil penalties provided in this subsection are in addition to other disciplinary measures provided in the Physical Therapy Act. Civil penalties shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the current school fund.