New Mexico Statutes
Article 12C - Massage Therapy Practice
Section 61-12C-13 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. The board shall establish by rule the required examinations for licensure as a massage therapist and the procedures for taking and retaking them. The board shall determine the passing grade on examinations.
B. The board shall specify by rule the general areas of competency to be covered by examinations for licensure and ensure that the examinations measure adequately both an applicant's competency and knowledge of related statutory requirements. Professional testing services may be utilized for the examinations.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 13; 1993, ch. 173, § 12; 1999, ch. 240, § 11; 2019, ch. 40, § 6.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12C-28 NMSA 1978.
The 2019 amendment, effective February 4, 2019, in Subsection A, after "required examinations", added "for licensure as a massage therapist".
The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, in Subsection A, deleted the former first and second sentences, substituted "the required examinations and the procedures for taking and retaking them" for "the examination application deadline and other rules relating to taking and retaking licensure examinations"; and deleted Subsections C and D, relating to testing in the practical application of massage therapy techniques, anonymous grading, and retention of records of the exams.
The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, deleted "Written and practical" at the beginning of Subsection A; substituted "examinations" for "written exam" at the end of Subsection B; substituted "may be tested" for "shall be tested" in Subsection C; deleted former Subsection D, pertaining to compliance with state and federal equal opportunity guidelines; and designated former Subsection E as Subsection D.

Structure New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses

Article 12C - Massage Therapy Practice

Section 61-12C-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-2 - Legislative purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-2.1 - Scope of practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-4 - Repealed.

Section 61-12C-5 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-5.1 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-6 - Repealed.

Section 61-12C-7 - Board created; membership. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-8 - Board powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-9 - Requirements for licensure of massage therapists. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-10 - Requirements for registration of massage therapy schools. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-10.1 - Massage therapy school registration, renewal, suspension and revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-11 - Display of license or registration. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-12 - Assignability of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-13 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-14 - Temporary license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-15 - Repealed.

Section 61-12C-16 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-17 - License renewal; continuing education. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-18 - Inactive status. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-19 - Repealed.

Section 61-12C-20 - License fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-21 - Advertising. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-22 - Power of county or municipality to regulate massage. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-23 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-24 - Suspension, revocation and reinstatement of licenses. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-24.1 - Denial of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-25 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-26 - Protected actions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-27 - Offenses; criminal penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-12C-28 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)