N.M. Stat. § 61-1-3

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§ 61-1-3. Opportunity for licensee or applicant to have hearing

Official statutory text

Every licensee or applicant shall be afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard before the board has authority to take any action that would result in:

A. denial of permission to take an examination for licensing for which a complete application has been properly made as required by board rule;

B. denial of a license after examination for any cause other than failure to pass an examination;

C. denial of a license for which a complete application has been properly made as required by board rule on the basis of expedited licensure, reciprocity or endorsement or acceptance of a national certificate of qualification;

D. withholding the renewal of a license for which a complete application has been properly made for any cause other than:

(1) failure to pay any required renewal fee;

(2) failure to meet continuing education requirements; or

(3) issuance of a temporary license extension if authorized by statute;

E. suspension of a license;

F. revocation of a license;

G. probation of a license, including restrictions or limitations on the scope of a practice;

H. the requirement that the applicant complete a program of remedial education or treatment;

I. monitoring of the practice by a supervisor approved by the board, excluding supervision required for initial licensure;

J. the censure or reprimand of the licensee or applicant, including an action that constitutes formal discipline or is subject to reporting to a state or national organization;

K. compliance with conditions of probation or suspension for a specific period of time;

L. payment of a fine;

M. corrective action, as specified by the board; or

N. a refund to the consumer of fees that were billed to and collected from the consumer by the licensee.

Status: in_force

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