2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 14D - Athletic Trainer Practice
Section 61-14D-8 - Department duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The department, in consultation with the board, shall:

A. process applications and conduct and review the required examinations;

B. issue licenses and provisional permits to applicants who meet the requirements of the Athletic Trainer Practice Act;

C. administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of the Athletic Trainer Practice Act and investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of that act;

D. conduct any required examinations of applicants;

E. hire staff as may be necessary to carry out the actions of the board;

F. maintain board records, including financial records; and

G. maintain a current register of licensees as a matter of public record.

History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14D-8, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 8; 2005, ch. 125, § 2.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 20 repealed former section 61-14D-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 147, § 8, providing an exemption from the application of the Athletic Trainer Act, and § 8 of ch. 325 enacted the above section, which has been compiled at this location, effective June 18, 1993.

Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14D-19 NMSA 1978.

The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, provided in Subsection A that the department shall process applications and conduct examinations and added Subsection G to require the department to provide a current register of licensees as a matter of public record.