In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from unlawful, improper and incompetent practice of massage therapy, it is necessary to regulate that practice.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 147, § 2; 1999, ch. 240, § 2.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12C-28 NMSA 1978.
The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, rewrote the section, which formerly read: "The legislature recognizes that the practice of massage therapy is potentially dangerous to the public. Therefore, it is necessary and in the interest of public health, safety and welfare to regulate the practice of massage therapy".
Structure 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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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-5 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12C-5.1 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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-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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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-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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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-20 - License fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12C-21 - Advertising. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12C-23 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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.)