The purpose of the Physical Therapy Act is to protect the public health, safety and welfare and provide for control, supervision, licensure and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. To carry out those purposes, only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may engage in the practice of physical therapy. The practice of physical therapy is declared to affect the public interest and that act shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the purpose stated in that act.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 2.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12D - Physical Therapy
Section 61-12D-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-2 - Legislative purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-4 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-5 - Powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-6 - Board fund; created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-7 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-9 - Use of titles; restrictions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-10 - Licensure; qualifications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-11 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-12 - Supervision. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-13 - Grounds for disciplinary action. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-14 - Consumer protection. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-15 - Disciplinary actions; penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-17 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)