2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12C - Massage Therapy Practice
Section 61-12C-8 - Board powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

61-12C-8. Board powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

The board has the power to:

A. adopt and file, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Massage Therapy Practice Act, in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-31 NMSA 1978];

B. provide for the evaluation of the qualifications of applicants for licensure or registration under the Massage Therapy Practice Act;

C. provide for the issuance of licenses or registrations to applicants who meet the requirements of the Massage Therapy Practice Act;

D. provide for the inspection, when required, of the business premises of any licensee or registrant during regular business hours;

E. establish minimum training and educational standards for licensure as a massage therapist or registration as a massage therapy instructor;

F. pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act, conduct hearings on charges against applicants, licensees or registrants and take actions described in Section 61-1-3 NMSA 1978;

G. bring an action for injunctive relief in district court seeking to enjoin a person from violating the provisions of the Massage Therapy Practice Act;

H. issue cease and desist orders to persons violating the provisions of the Massage Therapy Practice Act or any rule adopted by the board pursuant to that act;

I. adopt an annual budget;

J. adopt a code of professional conduct;

K. provide for the investigation of complaints against licensees; and

L. publish at least annually combined or separate lists of licensed massage therapists, registered massage therapy instructors and registered massage therapy schools.

History: Laws 1991, ch. 147, 8; 1993, ch. 173, 7; 1999, ch. 240, 7.