2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 61-14E-12 — Violations; penalties.

61-14E-12. Violations; penalties.

It is a misdemeanor for any person, firm, association or corporation to:   

A.     knowingly or willfully employ as a radiologic technologist any person who is required to but does not possess a valid certificate or certificate of limited practice to engage in the practice of radiologic technology;   

B.     sell, fraudulently obtain or furnish any radiologic technology certificate or certificate of limited practice or to aid or abet therein;   

C.     practice radiologic technology as defined by the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act [ 61-14E-1 to 61-14E-12 NMSA 1978] unless exempted or duly certified to do so under the provisions of that act; or   

D.     otherwise violate any provisions of the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act [ 61-14E-1 to 61-14E-12 NMSA 1978].   

The department shall assist the proper legal authorities in the prosecution of all persons violating the provisions of the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act [ 61-14E-1 to 61-14E-12 NMSA 1978].  In prosecutions under that act, it shall not be necessary to prove a general course of conduct. Proof of a single act, a single holding out or a single attempt shall constitute a violation, and, upon conviction, such person shall be sentenced to be imprisoned in the county jail for a definite term not to exceed one year or to the payment of a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or both.