N.M. Admin. Code § 16.4.4.9

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.4.4.9 - EXPEDITED LICENSURE APPLICATION

A. The board shall issue an expedited license to a chiropractic physician who:

(1) is a graduate of a standard college of chiropractic;

(2) holds a valid and unrestricted license, in good standing, in an eligible jurisdiction;

(3) has been alicensed chiropractor for at least two years immediately prior to application in New Mexico.

B. In accordance with Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978, a candidate for expedited licensure must submit to the board a complete application containing the following:

(1) a completed and signed application form;

(2) proof of a current license in good standing from an eligible jurisdiction as defined in these rules;

(3) payment of the required application and license fee pursuant to 16.4.22 NMAC.

C. An expedited license application shall not be deemed complete until the applicant has submitted, and board staff is in receipt of, all of the materials required by subsection B, including documentation from third parties.

D. Upon receipt of a complete application, board staff shall process the application and issue the expedited license to a qualified applicant within 30 days.

E. If the applicant has a potentially disqualifying criminal conviction, or the board may have other cause to deny the application pursuant to Section 61-4-10 NMSA 1978:

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

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

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

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.4.4.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 24, December 27, 2022, eff. 12/27/2022