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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A licensee shall not:
A. provide care outside of the scope of primary care, as that term is defined in rules of the board;
B. perform surgery outside of the scope of minor office procedures permitted in the employment of naturopathic therapy;
C. use general or spinal anesthetics;
D. administer ionizing radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes;
E. perform a surgical procedure using a laser device;
F. perform a surgical procedure involving any of the following areas of the body that extend beyond superficial tissue:
(1) eye;
(2) ear;
(3) tendon;
(4) nerves;
(5) veins; or
(6) artery;
G. perform a surgical abortion;
H. treat any lesion suspected of malignancy or requiring surgical removal; or
I. perform acupuncture.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12G-8. Prohibitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-12g-8/
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