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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a license in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act for any one or more of the following reasons:
A. making a false statement in any part of an application for licensure, examination or registration pursuant to the provisions of the Podiatry Act;
B. having a disqualifying criminal conviction as determined by the board. As used in this subsection, “disqualifying criminal conviction” means a conviction for a crime that is related to the profession of podiatry;
C. the habitual indulgence in the use of narcotics, alcohol or other substances that impair intellect and judgment to an extent as will, in the opinion of the board, incapacitate a podiatric physician from the proper performance of professional duties;
D. lending the use of one's name to an unlicensed podiatric physician;
E. selling, giving or prescribing any compound or substance containing narcotic drugs or other controlled substances for illegal purposes;
F. the willful violation of a patient's right to confidentiality;
G. gross malpractice or incompetency as defined by board rule; or
H. dishonest or unprofessional conduct as defined by the Podiatry Act or rules adopted pursuant to that act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-8-11. Suspension, revocation or refusal of license - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-8-11/
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