A. The board shall grant a license to practice naprapathy to a person who:
(1) is at least twenty-one years of age;
(2) has submitted to the board:
(a) a completed application for licensing on a form provided by the board;
(b) required documentation as required by the board; and
(c) the required fees;
(3) has graduated from a two-year college-level program or an equivalent program approved by the board;
(4) has completed, in not less than three years, a four-year academic curriculum in naprapathy that is approved by the board, and the person has successfully completed one hundred thirty-two hours of academic credit, including sixty-six credit hours in basic science courses with emphasis on the study of connective tissue, and sixty-six credit hours in clinical naprapathic science, theory and application;
(5) has passed the national board of naprapathic examiners examination or holds a valid license as a naprapath in another jurisdiction; and
(6) has met all other requirements of the board.
B. The board may require a personal interview with an applicant to evaluate that person's qualifications for a license.
History: Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 9.
Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 31, § 17 made Laws 2011, ch. 31, §§ 4 through 14, the Naprapathic Practice Act, effective July 1, 2011.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12F - Naprapathic Practice
Section 61-12F-1 - Short title.
Section 61-12F-2 - Definitions.
Section 61-12F-3 - Naprapathic task force created.
Section 61-12F-4 - Practice of naprapathy; description.
Section 61-12F-5 - License required; exceptions; registration.
Section 61-12F-6 - Requirements for licensing.
Section 61-12F-7 - Designation as naprapath; display of license.
Section 61-12F-8 - License renewal.
Section 61-12F-9 - License fees.