A. In accordance with procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, revoke or suspend a license held or applied for under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, upon grounds that the licensee or applicant:
(1) is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license;
(2) is guilty of gross incompetence;
(3) is guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct as defined by rule of the board;
(4) uses untruthful or misleading advertising;
(5) is habitually or excessively using controlled substances or alcohol to such a degree the licensee or applicant is rendered unfit to practice as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;
(6) has violated the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;
(7) is guilty of aiding and abetting a person not licensed to practice signed language interpreting pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; or
(8) as evidenced by a certified copy of the record of jurisdiction, has had a license, certificate or registration to practice signed language interpreting revoked, suspended or denied in any state or territory of the United States for actions pursuant to this section.
B. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by a complaint of a person, including members of the board, and shall conform with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act.
C. A person filing a complaint shall be immune from liability arising out of civil action if the complaint is filed in good faith and without actual malice.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 14.
Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 34 - Signed Language Interpreting Practices
Section 61-34-1 - Short title.
Section 61-34-2 - Definitions.
Section 61-34-3 - Scope of practice.
Section 61-34-4 - License required.
Section 61-34-6 - Confidential communication.
Section 61-34-7 - Board created.
Section 61-34-8 - Board powers and duties.
Section 61-34-9 - Requirements for licensure.
Section 61-34-10 - License renewal.
Section 61-34-12 - Uniform licensing act.
Section 61-34-13 - Fund created.
Section 61-34-14 - License denial, suspension or revocation.