N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.8.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 16.25.8.9 - INSTRUCTION, EXAMINATIONS, AND LICENSING

A. To obtain a bovine AI and bovine PD permit, an applicant must:

(1) Complete bovine AI and bovine PD instruction given by the bovine AI and PD examiner or through another institution approved by the board. To request board approval for a particular bovine AI and PD course of instruction, an applicant must provide to the board a course outline or description, including number of instructional contact hours and sponsoring group or organization. At its next meeting, the board will make its determination whether the instruction or course is adequate and if approval will be granted.

(2) Pass bovine AI and PD written and proficiency examinations prepared and administered by the board or its appointed agent(s). The purpose of the examination(s) is to determine the knowledge and proficiency of each applicant.

(3) Be recommended by the board appointed examiner as qualified for the bovine AI and PD permit(s).

B. Upon the examiner's recommendation, the board may issue a bovine AI and bovine PD permit.

C. Each bovine AI and PD permit applicant has one year in which to apply to the board for a permit after passing the proficiency examination(s). If the applicant does not apply for a permit within one year, applicant must retake the appropriate examination(s).

D. Fees:

(1) Fees for instruction are paid directly to the instructor or institution that provides the instruction.

(2) Fees for the proficiency examinations are paid directly to the board appointed examiner.

(3) Fees for initial bovine AI and PD permits and annual renewals are paid to the board. A current list of fees relating to bovine artificial insemination and bovine pregnancy diagnosis permits is also posted at the board's web site: www.nmbvm.org.

(a) Initial permit: each permit, bovine AI or bovine PD - $75.

(b) Annual permit renewal: each permit, bovine AI or bovine PD - $75.

(c) Late-renewal penalty fees:

(i) postal postmarked after December 31 but no later than January 31 - $50; or

(ii) postal postmarked after January 31 - $75.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.8.9

16.25.8.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.8.9 NMAC, 01-17-2014, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 10, May 29, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018