2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61: Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 5A: Dental Health Care, 61-5A-1 through 61-5A-30
Section 61-5A-5.1: Non-dentist owner; employing or contracting for dental services. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
61-5A-5.1. Non-dentist owner; employing or contracting for dental services. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
A. A person, corporation or agency that desires to function as a non-dentist owner in New Mexico shall apply to the board for the proper license and shall adhere to the requirements, re-licensure criteria and fees as established by the rules of the board.
B. Unless licensed as a dentist or non-dentist owner, or as otherwise exempt from the licensing requirements of the Dental Health Care Act, an individual or corporate entity shall not:
(1) employ or contract with a dentist or dental hygienist for the purpose of providing dental or dental hygiene services as defined by their respective scopes of practice; or
(2) enter into a managed care or other agreement to provide dental or dental hygiene services in New Mexico.
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