After receipt of an application, requisite fees and documentation in accordance with board rules, the board shall issue in a timely manner a license to practice as a licensed master of social work to an individual who:
A. is at least eighteen years of age;
B. possesses at least a master's degree in social work from a graduate program of social work accredited by a recognized association;
C. is trained in New Mexico cultures;
D. passed a jurisprudence examination; and
E. passed an examination approved by the board, including a master's examination administered by a nonprofit association composed of and owned by social work regulatory boards and colleges in all states.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 13.
Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 143 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 31 - Social Work Practice
Section 61-31-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-4 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-4.5 - Appropriate supervision; guidelines. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-5 - Use of title; other professions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-6 - Scope of practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-7 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-8 - Board's authority. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-10 - Examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-11 - Provisional licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-13 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-13.1 - Repealed.
Section 61-31-14 - License renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-15 - License fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-16 - Fund established. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-17 - License denial, suspension or revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-18 - Impaired social workers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-19 - Impaired social workers' program. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-20 - Provision for hearing. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-21 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-22 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-24 - Privileged communications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Section 61-31-25 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)