New Mexico Statutes
Article 12A - Occupational Therapy
Section 61-12A-7 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Nothing in the Occupational Therapy Act shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities of:
A. a person engaged in the profession or occupation for which he is licensed in New Mexico;
B. a person lawfully engaged in a profession or occupation known by a name other than occupational therapy when engaged in that profession or occupation;
C. a person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy in an educational program accredited or seeking accreditation by the accreditation council of occupational therapy education if the activities and services constitute part of the supervised course of study and if that person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee;
D. a person fulfilling the supervised student field work experience requirement pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Act if the activities and services constitute part of the experience necessary to meet that requirement; and
E. an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed in another state from conducting continuing education, workshops or seminars in New Mexico.
History: 1978 Comp., § 61-12A-7, enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 7.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 55, § 27 repealed 61-12A-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 267, § 7, relating to administrative provisions of the board, and § 7 of that act enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1996.
Delayed repeals. — For the delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12A-24 NMSA 1978.

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