2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 27B - Private Investigations
Section 61-27B-33 - Reciprocity. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

A. The department may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state for the purpose of licensing or registering applicants to perform activities regulated by the Private Investigations Act.

B. An applicant from another state at the time of application for licensure or registration in New Mexico shall be licensed or registered in that other state to perform the services for which the applicant is seeking a New Mexico license or registration.

C. The department may develop rules that allow for reciprocity on a temporary or limited basis without requiring an applicant licensed or registered in another state subject to a reciprocity agreement to be licensed or registered in New Mexico; provided that the state of licensure or registration:

(1) has licensure or registration requirements that meet or exceed those of New Mexico;

(2) has no record of disciplinary action taken against the applicant in the last year; and

(3) can verify that the applicant has engaged in activities for at least one year in the state with reciprocity that are required to be licensed or registered pursuant to the Private Investigations Act.

History: Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 33.

Compiler's note. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 33 was enacted as a new section of the "Private Investigations Act". It has been codified by the compiler of the NMSA 1978 as a new section 61-27B-33 NMSA 1978. See the compiler's note following 61-27B-1 NMSA 1978.

Delayed repeal. — For delayed repeal of the section, see 61-27B-36 NMSA 1978.

Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 38, makes the section effective July 1, 2007.