Unless licensed pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, a person shall not:
A. practice as an interpreter or perform interpreting services:
(1) for compensation or where compensation could be reasonably expected; or
(2) where effective communication is mandated by state or federal law;
B. use the title of interpreter or make any representation as being an interpreter, or use any other title, abbreviation, letters, figures, signs or devices that indicate the person is licensed to practice interpreting; or
C. advertise or make any representation to the public or in any manner that the person is licensed to provide interpreting services.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 4.
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.