A. Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the superintendent, in consultation with the board, shall by rule establish a schedule of reasonable fees for licenses, temporary permits and renewal of licenses for respiratory care practitioners.
B. The initial application fee shall be set in an amount not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
C. A license renewal fee shall be established in an amount not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
History: Laws 1984, ch. 103, § 11; 1987, ch. 329, § 4; 2001, ch. 188, § 12; 2020, ch. 6, § 31.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12B-16 NMSA 1978.
The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, provided an exception to the licensure fee for qualified military service members, their spouses and dependent children, and for certain veterans; and in Subsection A, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, in Subsection A, inserted "by rule" preceding "establish"; and in Subsection C, deleted "biennial" preceding "license".
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12B - Respiratory Care
Section 61-12B-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-2 - Purpose of act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-4 - License required; exceptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-5 - Advisory board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-6 - Department; duties and powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-7 - Licensing by training and examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-8 - Licensing without training and examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-9 - Other licensing provisions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-10 - Licensure; date required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-11 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-15 - Enforcement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-16 - Termination of board; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12B-17 - Severability. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)