The board may, in its discretion, issue a license without examination to a chiropractor who has been licensed in any state, territory or foreign jurisdiction and who is a graduate of [a] standard college of chiropractic, if:
A. the applicant is of good moral character;
B. the requirements of practice in the state, territory or province in which the applicant is licensed are equal to those of this state; and
C. the applicant pays the fee designated in Section 4 [61-4-4 NMSA 1978].
The board may also, in its discretion, issue a license without examination to any chiropractor who has continuously practiced in another state for at least seven of the last ten years prior to application, or to any chiropractor who is a graduate of a standard college of chiropractic and has served in the military services of the United States for two years or more within one year prior to application, or to any applicant showing evidence of having passed the examination conducted by the national board of chiropractic examiners.
History: 1953 Comp., § 67-3-16, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 3, § 8.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-4-17 NMSA 1978.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers, §§ 61, 67, 68.
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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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.)