2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act
Section 61-34-9 - Requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2014.)

61-34-9. Requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2014.)

A.     The board shall issue a license as a community signed language interpreter to a person who: 

(1)     files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and 

(2)     submits satisfactory evidence that the person: 

(a)     has reached the age of majority; 

(b)     is of good moral character; 

(c)     has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and 

(d)     holds certification under a nationally recognized signed language interpreters organization or by an equivalent organization as defined by rule of the board. 

B.     The board shall issue a license as an educational signed language interpreter to a person who: 

(1)     files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and 

(2)     submits satisfactory evidence that the person:

(a)     has reached the age of majority;

(b)     is of good moral character;

(c)     has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and 

(d)     provides evidence of passing a skill assessment exam as established by rule. 

C.     The board shall issue a one-time, five-year provisional license to a person not meeting the community signed language interpreter or educational signed language interpreter requirements for licensure as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act [61-34-1 NMSA 1978] if the person: 

(1)     has completed an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation program; or 

(2)     is employed as a community signed language interpreter or an educational signed language interpreter at the time that act becomes effective.