The department may issue a temporary certificate to practice as a radiologic technologist to a person who satisfactorily completes an approved program in radiologic technology, provided that the temporary certificate:
A. is applied for within one year of graduation;
B. is valid only for a period not to exceed one year;
C. is only issued to a person once; and
D. is contingent upon successful completion of an examination required by the board and expires upon failure to pass the examination.
History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14E-8, enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 14, § 3; 1993, ch. 140, § 4.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1991, ch. 14, § 3 repealed former 61-14E-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 317, § 8, relating to temporary certification, and enacted the above section, effective June 14, 1991.
The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, substituted "department" for "division" near the beginning of the section.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 14E - Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Section 61-14E-1 - Short title.
Section 61-14E-2 - Purpose of act.
Section 61-14E-3 - Administration; enforcement.
Section 61-14E-4 - Definitions.
Section 61-14E-5 - Board; powers; duties.
Section 61-14E-6 - Division; powers; duties.
Section 61-14E-7 - Licensure; exceptions.
Section 61-14E-7.1 - Emergency provision.
Section 61-14E-8 - Temporary certification.
Section 61-14E-9 - Fees for licensure.
Section 61-14E-10 - Fund established; disposition; method of payment.
Section 61-14E-11 - Suspension; revocation; application of Uniform Licensing Act.