A. The board may issue a license to a foreign home inspector; provided that the applicant's resident state license requirements are the same as or similar to the requirements set forth in the Home Inspector Licensing Act as determined by the board. In the event that the state requirements for licensing a home inspector are not substantially similar to the provisions of the Home Inspector Licensing Act, or if the requirements cannot be verified, a foreign home inspector may be issued a license in accordance with Section 6 [61-24D-6 NMSA 1978] of that act.
B. The board may negotiate agreements with other states or licensing jurisdictions to allow for reciprocity regarding licensure. A license granted pursuant to a reciprocity agreement shall be issued upon payment by the applicant of the application fee and verification that the applicant has complied with the licensing jurisdiction's requirements, including continuing education requirements. The applicant shall provide to the board documentation necessary to demonstrate that the applicant currently holds a license in good standing in the licensing jurisdiction.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 239, § 10.
Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 239, § 17 made Laws 2019, ch. 239 effective January 1, 2020.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 24D - Home Inspector Licensing
Section 61-24D-1 - Short title.
Section 61-24D-2 - Definitions.
Section 61-24D-3 - New Mexico home inspectors board; created; powers and duties.
Section 61-24D-4 - Pre-inspection agreement; report; disclaimer; no waiver of duty.
Section 61-24D-5 - License required; exemptions.
Section 61-24D-7 - Fingerprints; criminal background checks.
Section 61-24D-8 - License validity period; renewal.
Section 61-24D-9 - Licensee; continuing education requirement.
Section 61-24D-10 - License recognition; reciprocity.
Section 61-24D-11 - Denial, suspension or revocation of a license.
Section 61-24D-12 - Insurance requirements.
Section 61-24D-14 - Advertising.
Section 61-24D-15 - Home inspector fund created; deposits; method of payment.
Section 61-24D-16 - Civil and criminal penalties; injunctive relief.