N.M. Admin. Code § 16.16.8.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.16.8.9 - DEA REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS

A. Upon completion of the board of pharmacy's requirements, and upon receipt of a New Mexico registration for controlled substances from the board of pharmacy, the optometrist shall apply for a DEA registration number from the DEA.

B. Upon receipt of a DEA registration number, the optometrist may administer, dispense, or prescribe dangerous controlled substances as provided in 16.16.7 NMAC for the treatment and management of ocular disease.

10-14-95; 10-15-97; 16.16.8.9 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 16.8.9, 03-15-2001; A, 07-06-2012, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 03, February 12, 2016, eff. 3/2/2016