2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 8 - Podiatry
Section 61-8-6 - Board organization; meetings; compensation; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)

61-8-6. Board organization; meetings; compensation; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)

A.     The board shall hold a regular meeting at least annually and shall elect annually a chairman, vice chairman and secretary-treasurer from its membership, each of whom shall serve until his successor is selected and qualified.   

B.     The board shall hold a minimum of one examination for licensure each year in the month of June or July at a place and at a time designated by the board. Notice of the examination shall be given to all applicants at least thirty days prior to the date of the examination.   

C.     Special meetings may be called by the chairman and shall be called upon the written request of any three board members. Notice of all meetings shall be made in conformance with the Open Meetings Act [10-15-1.1 NMSA 1978].   

D.     Members of the board may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 NMSA 1978], but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance.   

E.     The board shall:   

(1)     administer and enforce the provisions of the Podiatry Act;    

(2)     adopt, publish and file, in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 NMSA 1978] and the State Rules Act [14-4-1 NMSA 1978], all rules for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Podiatry Act;   

(3)     adopt and use a seal;   

(4)     conduct hearings, administer oaths and take testimony on any matters within the board's jurisdiction;   

(5)     keep an accurate record of its meetings, receipts and disbursements;   

(6)     keep a record of licensure examinations held, together with the names and addresses of persons taking the examinations and the examination results. Within forty-five days after any examination, the board shall give written notice to each applicant examined of the results of the examination as to the respective applicant;   

(7)     certify as passing each applicant who obtains a passing score, as defined by board rule, on examinations administered or approved by the board;   

(8)     keep records of registration in which the name, address and license number of licensed podiatrists are recorded, together with a record of license renewals, suspensions and revocations;   

(9)     grant, deny, renew, suspend or revoke licenses to practice podiatry or take other actions provided in Section 61-1-3 NMSA 1978 in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act for any cause stated in the Podiatry Act;   

(10)     adopt and promulgate rules setting standards of preliminary and professional qualifications for the practice of podiatry;   

(11)     adopt and promulgate rules and prepare and administer examinations for the licensure and regulation of podiatric assistants as are necessary to protect the public. The rules shall include definitions and limitations on the practice of podiatric assistants, qualifications for applicants for licensure, an initial license fee in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and a renewal fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per year, provisions for the regulation of podiatric assistants and provisions for the suspension or revocation of licenses;   

(12)     determine by rule all qualifications and requirements for applicants seeking licensure as podiatrists or podiatric assistants; and   

(13)     adopt rules and prepare and administer examinations for applicants seeking licensure as foot and ankle radiation technologists.