2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act
Section 61-34-8 - Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2014.)

61-34-8. Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2014.)

A.     The board shall: 

(1)     administer and enforce provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act [61-34-1 NMSA 1978]; 

(2)     promulgate rules setting forth the qualifications of applicants for licensure and the provisions for the administration of examinations and the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses; 

(3)     evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and issue licenses; 

(4)     promulgate rules pursuant to the State Rules Act [14-4-1 NMSA 1978] to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; 

(5)     submit an annual budget for each fiscal year to the department; 

(6)     maintain a record of all proceedings; and 

(7)     provide an annual report to the governor. 

B.     The board may refuse, suspend or revoke a license of an interpreter, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas and hold hearings as provided in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 NMSA 1978].