2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 12A - Occupational Therapy
Section 61-12A-21 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
61-12A-21. Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
A. An unlicensed person, other than an occupational therapy aide or technician, occupational therapy student or occupational therapy assistant student or person practicing under a provisional permit, who practices occupational therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.
B. A person who represents that he offers occupational therapy services without utilizing a licensee is in violation of the Occupational Therapy Act and shall be subject to a fine equal to ten percent of billed charges for those services. In addition, the violator shall be required to utilize the services of a licensee in order to provide occupational therapy services.
C. The board shall deny an application for licensure if it finds that the applicant made false statements or provided false information in connection with an application for licensure.
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