N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.7.8

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

Section 16.25.7.8 - FACILITY LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Requirements.

Every facility in New Mexico where the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-2, regularly occurs must possess a facility license issued by the board of veterinary medicine.

(1) Failure to comply with this section may result in disciplinary action by the board.

(2) All facility licenses expire, and renewals are due, September 30 of each year.

(3) A facility license cannot be issued without a physical facility.

(4) Licensee manager must maintain New Mexico board of veterinary medicine minimum standards.

(5) A consulting veterinarian who provides consulting services only, (with no hands on practice whatsoever) does not need a facility license.

(6) A licensed veterinarian practicing in New Mexico under a 60-day temporary permit issued by the board does not need a facility license.

(7) A veterinarian working under the jurisdiction of another DVM or licensee manager is not required to hold a facility license.

B. One facility license independent of type of facility must be maintained for medical records and drug storage.

C. Licensee manager or responsible DVM. Each application for a facility license shall name the facility, facility owner, and licensee manager or responsible DVM and shall include the licensee manager's original signature.

(1) A facility owned by anyone other than a veterinarian currently licensed to practice in New Mexico must have a New Mexico licensed veterinarian as the licensee manager or responsible DVM who will take full responsibility for maintaining minimum standards as stated in board promulgated rules. The responsibility shall include record keeping, controlled substances, and quality of care at the facility.

(2) The licensee manager or responsible DVM is the official holder of the facility's license.

(3) A facility's licensee manager or responsible DVM must be:

(a) the individual who oversees veterinary services at a facility currently in operation; and

(b) present at the facility often enough to have knowledge of and control over the facility's methods for complying with minimum standards and the degree to which the minimum standards are being met.

D. When it is determined that the owner, licensee manager or responsible DVM, or facility has violated any provisions of the Veterinary Practice Act or is in violation of the rules promulgated by the board, the board may take disciplinary action as provided by the Veterinary Practice Act.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.7.8

16.25.7.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.7.8 NMAC, 01-17-2014