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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-14-18. Practicing without license; penalty

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. It is a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978 for a person to practice veterinary medicine without complying with the provisions of the Veterinary Practice Act and without being the holder of a license entitling the person to practice veterinary medicine in New Mexico.

B. If the board finds that a person or entity has practiced veterinary medicine without a license, the board may:

(1) impose a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000);

(2) assess the person or entity for administrative costs, including investigative costs and the cost of conducting a hearing; and

(3) impose any other sanction as provided pursuant to board rules.

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