Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board may collect from certificate holders, permit holders, applicants and others the following fees:
A. for examination, a fee not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per examination section;
B. for certificate issuance or renewal, a fee not to exceed one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) per year; provided, however, that the board may charge a biennial fee of not more than twice the annual fee;
C. for firm permits, a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per year; provided, however, that the board may charge a biennial fee of not more than twice the annual fee;
D. for incomplete or delinquent continuing education reports, certificate or permit renewals, a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) each;
E. for preparing and providing licensure and examination information to others, a fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per report;
F. reasonable administrative fees for such services as research, record copies, duplicate or replacement certificates or permits;
G. a fee for fingerprinting and background check for an applicant for certification not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100);
H. for certificate reinstatement, a fee not to exceed one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175), plus past due fees and penalties;
I. for waiver to comply with continuing professional education requirements, a fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per application; and
J. for reentry into active certificate status and to comply with continuing education, a fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per application.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 179, § 27; 2002, ch. 85, § 1; 2004, ch. 34, § 3; 2007, ch. 219, § 4 2021, ch. 92, § 15.
The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".
The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, adds Subsection G.
The 2004 amendment, effective March 2, 2004, amended Subsection A to increase the examination fee from two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) to four hundred dollars ($400).
The 2002 amendment, effective July 1, 2002, substituted "two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) per examination section" for "one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) per examination application".
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-28B-29 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 28B - 1999 Public Accountancy Act
Section 61-28B-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-5 - Board; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-6 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-14 - Appointment of secretary of state as agent. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-15 - Enforcement procedures; investigations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-17 - Enforcement; unlawful acts. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-18 - Exemptions; unlawful acts. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-19 - Business names; prohibitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-21 - Reinstatement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-22 - Criminal penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-23 - Single act evidence of practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-24 - Confidential communications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-25 - Working papers; client records. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-27 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-28 - Criminal offender eligibility. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-28B-29 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)