A. An unlicensed person, other than an occupational therapy aide or technician, occupational therapy student or occupational therapy assistant student or person practicing under a provisional permit, who practices occupational therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.
B. A person who represents that he offers occupational therapy services without utilizing a licensee is in violation of the Occupational Therapy Act and shall be subject to a fine equal to ten percent of billed charges for those services. In addition, the violator shall be required to utilize the services of a licensee in order to provide occupational therapy services.
C. The board shall deny an application for licensure if it finds that the applicant made false statements or provided false information in connection with an application for licensure.
History: Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 21.
Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12A - Occupational Therapy
Section 61-12A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-4 - Occupational therapy services. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-5 - Supervision; required; defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-6 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-7 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-8 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-9 - Board; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-10 - Board; administrative procedures. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-11 - Requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-12 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-13 - Provisional permits. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-14 - Licensure by endorsement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-15 - License renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-16 - Display of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-17 - Inactive licenses. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-18 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-19 - Uniform Licensing Act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-20 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-21 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-23 - Criminal Offender Employment Act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-24 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12A-25 - Applicability to other health professions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)