Any licensee who fails to comply with the requirements for renewal as set forth in Section 12 [61-4-13 NMSA 1978], shall, upon order of the board, forfeit his right to practice chiropractic in this state and his license and any certificates of renewal shall be cancelled. The board may reinstate him upon payment of all fees or penalties due and upon the presentation of evidence of attendance at educational programs as may be provided by rules and regulations of the board. Any person licensed to practice chiropractic in this state who desires to withdraw from active practice in this state may apply to the board for a temporary suspension of his license with the right to renew and reinstate his license upon a showing that he has paid his annual license renewal fee on or before the first day of July of each year, provided that no suspension shall be granted for a period of less than one year.
History: 1953 Comp., § 67-3-21, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 3, § 13.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-4-17 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers § 79.
70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers §§ 38, 52.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Section 61-4-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-4 - Application requirements; evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-5 - Evidence of graduation; creditation of college. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-8 - License without examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-9 - Privileges and obligations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-9.3 - Use of chiropractic name limited. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-10 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-11 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-12 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-13 - Annual renewal of license; fee; notice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-15 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-16 - Existing licensees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-4-17 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)