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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each of the following acts committed by any person constitutes a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both:
A. practicing or attempting to practice podiatry without a current valid license issued by the board;
B. obtaining registration under the Podiatry Act by false or untrue statements to the board or by presenting a fraudulent diploma or license to the board;
C. swearing falsely or giving a false affidavit in any proceeding before the board;
D. advertising or using any designation, diploma or certificate tending to imply that one is a practitioner of podiatry, including the use of the words “chiropodist”, “podiatrist”, “podiatric physician”, “M.Cp.”, “D.S.C.”, “D.P.M.”, “foot specialist”, “foot correctionist”, “foot culturist”, “foot practipedist”, “foot doctor” or words of similar import, unless one holds a license or is exempted under the provisions of the Podiatry Act; or
E. practicing podiatry during any period of time in which one's license has been revoked or suspended as provided in the Podiatry Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-8-12. Offenses; penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-8-12/
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