N.M. Admin. Code § 19.15.40.15

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

Section 19.15.40.15 - LICENSING AND LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS, SCOPES AND FEES

License classifications are defined and annual license fees are set as follows.

A. LP-1 wholesale sale or delivery of LP gas $125.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to wholesale, transport and/or deliver LP gas in vehicular units into or out of any location except that of an ultimate consumer. This classification will allow delivery to the ultimate consumer whose facilities require a bulkhead.

B. LP-3S retail sale of LP gas $65.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to deliver, transfer and transport LP gas in a liquid state to the ultimate consumer, both intrastate and interstate. The company employing the LP-3S licensee must also hold an LP-5 license in order to hold a LP-3S license. A person holding this classification is authorized to perform all work as described in classifications LP-1 and LP-9; and may perform an out of gas leak test for an existing customer of his employer so long as the employer is responsible for delivery of the propane.

C. LP-4 limited installation, service and repair $125.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to install, service and repair appliances, equipment, and piping for use with LP gas in residences and commercial buildings except mobile homes (as defined by the Manufactured Housing Act) recreational vehicles and similar units. The scope of the work for the LP piping is from (point of delivery) to the final connection of the appliances. In order to qualify for this classification, a licensee must hold mechanical license classification MM2 or MM98.

D. LP-5 installation, service and repair $125.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to install or erect liquid transfer facilities; install or repair piping and equipment attached to cargo containers; and to install, service and repair appliances, equipment and piping for use with LP gas in residences and commercial buildings including mobile homes (as defined by the Manufactured Housing Act), recreational vehicles and similar units. The scope of the work for the LP gas appliances in this classification does not include the HVAC ductwork or hydronic piping systems connected to any appliance. Those specialties fall under the mechanical license classifications.

E. LP-6 installation, service and repair of mobile units only $75.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to install, service and repair LP gas appliances, equipment and piping in manufactured housing, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, campers and similar units.

F. LP-7 wholesale or manufacture of appliances, equipment or containers $50.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to wholesale or manufacture appliances, equipment or containers for use with LP gas.

G. LP-8 installation, service and repair of cylinder exchange cabinets $35.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to install, service and repair LP gas cylinder exchange cabinets and to deliver portable containers (maximum water capacity 239#).

H. LP-9 station for dispensing LP gas $35.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized to dispense LP gas into fuel containers on vehicles or to fill and/or deliver portable containers (maximum water capacity 239#).

I. LP-10 LP gas carburetion sales, service and installation, including repair $35.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized for LP gas carburetion sale, service and installation, including repair.

J. CNG-1 CNG carburetion sale, service and installation $35.00. A licensee under this classification is authorized for CNG gas carburetion sale, service and installation, including repair.

K. LNG-1 LNG carburetion sale, service and installation $35.00.

L. Qualifying party identification card $15.00.

M. Annual renewal fee per qualifying party identification card $10.00.

N. Licensing examination fee $25.00.

O. Licensing re-examination fee $25.00.

P. The total license fee charged any one licensee for a combination of LP gas activities at any one operating location is set at: $300.00.

Q.Expedited certification for miliary service members

(1) The applicant shall submit a completed division approved application,

(2) In lieu of passing the examination for each classification, the applicant shall provide documentation satisfactory to the division demonstrating that the:

(a) applicant is currently licensed or certified and in good standing in another jurisdiction, including a branch of the United States armed forces;

(b) applicant has met the minimal licensing or certification requirements in that jurisdiction and the minimal licensing requirements in that jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the certification requirements for New Mexico; and

(c) submit the following documentation:

(i) for military service member: copy of military orders;

(ii) for spouse of military service members: copy of service member's military orders, and copy of marriage license;

(iii) for spouses of deceased military service members: copy of deceased service member's DD214 and copy of marriage license;

(iv) for dependent children of military service members: copy of military orders listing dependent child, or copy of service member's military orders and one of the following: copy of birth certificate of the dependent child, military service member's federal tax return or other governmental or judicial documentation establishing dependency;

(v) for veterans (retired or separated): copy of DD214 showing proof of honorable discharge.

(3) The certificate shall be issued by the division as soon as practicable but no later than 30 days after the qualified military service member, spouse, dependent child, or veteran files a completed division approved application and provides a background check, if required, for the certification.

(4) Miliary service members and veterans shall not be charged a fee for the first three years for a license or certificate, including renewals, issued pursuant to this rule.

(5) A license issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a one-year period subject to renewal requirements.

(6) Renewal of licenses or certifications issued pursuant to this section require that the licensee satisfy the requirements of 19.15.40.15 NMAC.

R.Potential denial of application, suspension or revocation of a license or certification based on a disqualifying criminal conviction

(1) Pursuant to Section 28-2-4 NMSA 1978, the construction industries commission may deny an application for license or certificate, revoke or suspend a license or certificate if the licensee or certificate holder has been convicted of a felony and the criminal conviction directly relates to the particular trade, business or profession.

(2) Disqualifying criminal felonies and procedures for denying an application for license or certificate or revocation or suspension of a license or certificate are defined under Subsection C of 14.5.8.8 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.15.40.15

19.15.40.15 NMAC - Rp, 19.15.40.15 NMAC, 2-1-06; A, 04-01-13, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXV, Issue 20, October 30, 2014, eff. 1/1/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 10, May 29, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 23, December 13, 2022, eff. 1/13/2023