New Mexico Statutes
Article 12D - Physical Therapy
Section 61-12D-5 - Powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The board:
A. shall examine all applicants for licensure to practice physical therapy and issue licenses or permits to those who are duly qualified;
B. shall regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act, including taking disciplinary action;
C. may adopt, file, amend or repeal rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 through 61-1-3 NMSA 1978] to carry out the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act;
D. may meet as often as it deems necessary. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall keep an official record of all its proceedings;
E. may establish requirements for assessing continuing competency;
F. may collect fees;
G. may elect such officers as it deems necessary for the operations and obligations of the board. Terms of office shall be one year;
H. shall provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public appointees to the board, including training in licensing and disciplinary procedures and orientation to all statutes, rules, policies and procedures of the board;
I. may establish ad hoc committees and pay per diem and mileage to the members;
J. may enter into contracts;
K. shall report final disciplinary action taken against a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to the national disciplinary database;
L. shall publish at least annually final disciplinary action taken against any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; and
M. may prescribe the forms of license certificates, application forms and such other documents as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 5; 2003, ch. 408, § 18.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
Cross references. — For effect of rules by prior board, see 61-12D-18 NMSA 1978.
The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, deleted former Subsections I and J, concerning employment of director and personnel and hire of an attorney, and redesignated the subsequent subsections accordingly.