New Mexico Statutes
Article 14D - Athletic Trainer Practice
Section 61-14D-9 - Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The board:
A. shall select and provide for the administration of examinations for licensure no less often than semiannually;
B. shall establish the passing scores for the New Mexico laws and regulation examinations;
C. shall determine eligibility of individuals for licensure;
D. shall set fees for administrative services and licenses as authorized by the Athletic Trainer Practice Act, and authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of that act;
E. shall review license applications and recommend approval or disapproval;
F. may adopt and file, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Athletic Trainer Practice Act;
G. may take any disciplinary action allowed by and in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978];
H. may conduct hearings upon charges relating to the discipline of licensees, including the denial, suspension or revocation of a license;
I. may adopt a code of ethics; and
J. may require and establish criteria for continuing education.
History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14D-9, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 9; 2005, ch. 125, § 3.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 20 repealed former section 61-14D-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 147, § 9, stating that the Athletic Trainer Act does not require school districts to employ athletic trainers, and § 9 of ch. 325 enacted the above section, which has been compiled at this location, effective June 18, 1993.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14D-19 NMSA 1978.
The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, added Subsections A through E, G and J to provide that the board provide examinations no less than semiannually, establish passing scores, determine eligibility for licensure, set fees for administrative services and licenses, authorize disbursements, review license applications and recommend approval or disapproval, take disciplinary action, and require and establish criteria for continuing education.