N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.11.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 16.12.11.11 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements for licensure:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age.

(2) Hold an approved certification as a lactation care provider.

(3) Complete the required board application form in the specified deadline and remit the required fee. The board may require additional information in the application, including demographics, information on practice status, and education; which will be for data collection purposes only and shall not affect approval of the application.

(4) Submission of applicant's fingerprint cards to the federal bureau of investigation to conduct a national criminal history background check and to the New Mexico department of public safety to conduct a state criminal history check. If a criminal background check reveals a conviction or other history that may be cause for denial of the license, the board may request additional documents or other information be submitted to determine whether a license should be granted.

(5) Only complete applications should be submitted to the board. An incomplete application may be denied.

B. Expedited licensure:

(1) The board will issue an expedited license to a qualified applicant based on prior licensure in an eligible jurisdiction other than New Mexico upon an applicant's submission of a complete application containing all of the following:

(a) a completed and signed application form;

(b) proof of current licensure in an eligible jurisdiction;

(c) proof of good standing for the license held by the applicant in an eligible jurisdiction;

(d) submission of fingerprints and other information necessary for a state and national background check; and

(e) payment of the required application fee.

(2) An expedited license application shall not be deemed complete until the applicant has submitted, and the board's staff is in receipt of, all of the materials required by Subsection B Section 61-3B-4 NMSA 1978, including documentation from third parties.

(3) Upon submission of a complete application, the board's staff shall process the application and issue the expedited license to the applicant within 30 days unless the applicant has a disqualifying criminal conviction or the board may have other cause to deny the application pursuant to Section 61-3B-6 NMSA 1978.

(4) If the applicant has a disqualifying criminal conviction or the board may have other cause to deny the application pursuant to Section 61-3B-6 NMSA 1978:

(a) the license may not be issued within 30 days of submission of the complete application;

(b) the matter of the applicant's application shall be submitted to the board for consideration and action at its next available regular meeting; and

(c) the board may vote to grant the application or refer the matter to its administrative prosecutor contemplating the ultimate denial of the application as provided by the board's rules.

(5) Renewal of expedited licenses:

(a) A licensee holding an expedited license may apply for license renewal beginning 60 days prior to expiration of the expedited license, as provided by the board's rules.

(b) Upon renewal, an expedited license shall become a regular license.

(6) Eligible and ineligible jurisdictions:

(a) The board will accept expedited license applications on the basis of prior licensure in any jurisdiction within the United States without exception.

(b) The board will accept expedited license applications on the basis of prior licensure in the following jurisdictions outside the United States: Canada.

C. Expedited licensure for military service members and veterans:

(1) The board will issue an expedited license to an applicant who is a military service member or veteran based on prior licensure in a jurisdiction other than New Mexico upon the applicant's submission of a complete application containing all of the following:

(a) a completed and signed application form;

(b) proof of current licensure in another jurisdiction;

(c) proof of good standing for the applicant's out of state license;

(d) submission of fingerprints and other information necessary for a state and national background check; and

(e) Submission of the following documentation:

(i) for military service member: a copy of military orders;

(ii) for spouse of military service members: copy of military service member's military orders, and copy of marriage license;

(iii) for spouses of deceased military service members: copy of decedent's DD 214 and copy of marriage license;

(iv) for dependent children of military service members: a copy of military service member's orders listing dependent child, or a copy of military orders and one of the following: a copy of birth certificate, military service member's federal tax return or other governmental or judicial documentation establishing dependency;

(v) for veterans (retired or separated): a copy of DD 214 showing proof of honorable discharge.

(2) An expedited license application shall not be deemed complete until the applicant has submitted, and the board's staff is in receipt of, all of the materials required by Subsection B Section 61-3B-4 NMSA 1978, including documentation from third parties.

(3) Upon submission of a complete application, the board's staff shall process the application and issue the expedited license to the applicant within 30 days unless the applicant has a disqualifying criminal conviction or the board may have other cause to deny the application pursuant to Section 61-3-28 NMSA 1978.

(4) If the applicant has a disqualifying criminal conviction or the board may have other cause to deny the application pursuant to Section 61-3-28 NMSA 1978:

(a) the license may not be issued within 30 days of submission of the complete application;

(b) the matter of the applicant's application shall be submitted to the board for consideration and action at its next available regular meeting; and

(c) the board may vote to grant the application or refer the matter to its administrative prosecutor contemplating the ultimate denial of the application as provided by the board's rules.

(5) Duration of military expedited licenses:

(a) The first licensure period will be for one year from the issuance of the license. Continuing education will be prorated.

(b) The first renewal period will be for two years from the date of the first expiration date of the first licensure period. Military service members and veterans shall submit all required applications and continuing education for renewal.

(6) Military service members and veterans shall not pay and the board shall not charge a licensing fee for the first three years for a license issued pursuant to this rule.

D. Requirements for renewal of license:

(1) Complete the required renewal application form in the specified deadline and remit the required fee to the board. The board may require additional information in the application, including demographics, information on practice status, and education; which will be for data collection purposes only and shall not affect the application approval. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 30, but no more than 60 days prior to the expiration of the license.

(2) Maintain a current approved certification recognized by the board.

(3) Complete all required continuing education hours and indicate compliance on the renewal application.

(4) Licensees mobilized for active duty, other than training, are not required to renew their license while deployed on active duty and will not be subject to a reinstatement fee. A copy of the mobilization orders must be submitted to the board office prior to expiration of the license or within 30 days upon return from active duty.

(5) A renewal notice shall be sent to the licensee at least six weeks prior to the end of the renewal month. Failure to receive notice renewal shall not relieve the licensee of the responsibility of renewing the license by the expiration date.

E. Requirements for reinstatement of license:

(1) Complete any required reinstatement form and remit the required fee to the board.

(2) Maintain a current approved certification recognized by the board.

(3) A reinstated license shall be valid for two years.

F. Requirement to maintain current name and address:

(1) A licensee shall report to the board in writing or other method accepted by the board, of any change of name, or change in mailing address. Failure to update the board of any name or address change within thirty days shall be a violation of the board rules and may result in disciplinary action.

(2) A licensee must use their name as it appears on the current license until a name change is processed by the board. Name change can be submitted with license renewal or at any time by submitting a copy of the legal document required for name change (only recorded marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order accepted).

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.11.11

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 13, July 10, 2018, eff. 7/30/2018, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 23, December 13, 2022, eff. 12/13/2022