The provisions of Section 61-1-3.2 NMSA 1978 notwithstanding, the board may impose a fine in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) and costs on a person who is found to have acted without a license in violation of the Funeral Services Act by a court or an administrative proceeding as provided for in the Funeral Services Act.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 420, § 11; 2012, ch. 48, § 23; 2017, ch. 52, § 19.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-32-31 NMSA 1978.
The 2017 amendment, effective June 16, 2017, provided that the board of funeral services may impose a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars against any person found to have acted without a license in violation of the Funeral Services Act; after the section heading, added "The provisions of Section 61-1-3.2 NMSA 1978 notwithstanding", after "impose a fine", added "in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000)", and after "costs", deleted "as set forth in the Funeral Services Act".
The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, changed the name of the act; authorized the board to assess costs; after "impose a fine", added "and costs" and substituted "Funeral Services" for "Thanatopractice" throughout the section.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Section 61-32-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-4 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-5 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-6 - Board powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-7 - Board duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-8 - Inspection; access; counsel. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-10 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-12 - License; display of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-14.1 - Repealed.
Section 61-32-17.1 - Repealed.
Section 61-32-19.1 - Crematory; scope of practice; limitations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-20 - Embalming. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-21 - License renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-22 - Inactive status. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-23 - Fees and fines. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-24 - Disciplinary proceedings; judicial review. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-25 - Additional prohibitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-26 - Fund established. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-27 - Criminal offender employment act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-28 - Communications; confidentiality. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-29 - Construction. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-30 - Criminal penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-30.1 - Unlicensed activity; civil penalty. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-32-31 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)