A. A communication is confidential when it is not intended to be disclosed to third persons other than those present to further the interest of the person requiring the interpreting.
B. A licensed signed language interpreter shall not disclose confidential information obtained in the course of professional services.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 6.
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.