In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of respiratory care, it is necessary to provide laws and rules to govern the practice of respiratory care. The primary purpose of the Respiratory Care Act is to safeguard life and health and to promote the public welfare by licensing and regulating the practice of respiratory care in the state.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 103, § 2; 2001, ch. 188, § 3.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12B-16 NMSA 1978.
The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, inserted the first sentence and "primary" in the second sentence.
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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)