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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A person shall not practice naprapathy in the state without a valid license issued by the board.
B. A person who is a naprapath practitioner employed by a federal government facility or agency in New Mexico is not required to be licensed pursuant to the Naprapathic Practice Act.
C. A person who is enrolled in a program approved by the board to provide training for naprapaths or a person receiving continuing educational training to practice naprapathy is not required to be licensed or registered with the board.
D. A person teaching, advising or supervising students of naprapathy or teaching continuing education for naprapaths shall not practice naprapathy in New Mexico without a license by the board unless:
(1) that person is in the state for less than one month;
(2) that person is registered with the board as a teacher, advisor or supervisor; and
(3) the practice occurs in the course of that person's duties as a teacher, advisor or supervisor.
E. Nothing in the Naprapathic Practice Act shall be construed to prevent a person qualified as a member of a recognized profession, the practice of which requires a license or is regulated pursuant to the laws of New Mexico, from rendering services within the scope of the person's license or a state rule adopted to regulate the profession; provided that the person does not make a representation as being a naprapath.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12F-5. License required; exceptions; registration - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-12f-5/
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