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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. In accordance with procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act, the board may deny, revoke or suspend a license held or applied for under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, upon grounds that the licensee or applicant:
(1) is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license;
(2) is guilty of gross incompetence;
(3) is guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct as defined by rule of the board;
(4) uses untruthful or misleading advertising;
(5) is habitually or excessively using controlled substances or alcohol to such a degree the licensee or applicant is rendered unfit to practice as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;
(6) has violated the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;
(7) is guilty of aiding and abetting a person not licensed to practice signed language interpreting pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; or
(8) as evidenced by a certified copy of the record of jurisdiction, has had a license, certificate or registration to practice signed language interpreting revoked, suspended or denied in any state or territory of the United States for actions pursuant to this section.
B. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by a complaint of a person, including members of the board, and shall conform with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act.
C. A person filing a complaint shall be immune from liability arising out of civil action if the complaint is filed in good faith and without actual malice.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-34-14. License denial, suspension or revocation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-34-14/
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