A. A security guard shall be registered at one of the three levels enumerated in this section that are based on experience, age and other qualifications of the registrant:
(1) level one is the entry level registration for security guards who will be working in a position not requiring the registrant to carry arms;
(2) level two is the intermediate level registration for security guards who are required to be armed but not with firearms; and
(3) level three is the advanced level registration for security guards who may be required to be armed with a firearm.
B. Each security guard shall receive a card issued by the department in the security guard's name with a definite expiration date that shall be carried by the security guard at all times when the security guard is performing duties that require the security guard to be registered pursuant to the provisions of this section. A security guard is not required to obtain a new card each time the security guard changes employment.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 15.
Cross references. — For definition of "security guard", see 61-27B-2 NMSA 1978.
Compiler's note. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 15 was enacted as a new section 61-27A-6.8 NMSA 1978. It has been codified by the compiler of the NMSA 1978 as a new section 61-27B-15 NMSA 1978. See the compiler's note following 61-27B-1 NMSA 1978.
Delayed repeal. — For delayed repeal of the section, see 61-27B-36 NMSA 1978.
Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 38, makes the section effective July 1, 2007.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 27B - Private Investigations
Section 61-27B-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-3 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-4 - Persons exempted. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-5 - Administration of act; rules. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-7 - Requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-13 - Polygraph examiner. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-15 - Security guard; levels of registration. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-20 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-21 - License and registration renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-22 - Display of license; notification of changes. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-24 - Bond required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-25 - Prohibited acts. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-27 - Hearing; penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-28 - License not transferable. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-29 - Local regulations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-30 - Fund established. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-31 - Firearms. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-32 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-33 - Reciprocity. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-34 - Background investigations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-27B-35 - Temporary provision; transition.
Section 61-27B-36 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)