New Mexico Statutes
Article 5A - Dental Health Care
Section 61-5A-5.1 - Non-dentist owner; employing or contracting for dental services. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

A. A person, corporation or agency that desires to function as a non-dentist owner in New Mexico shall apply to the board for the proper license and shall adhere to the requirements, re-licensure criteria and fees as established by the rules of the board.
B. Unless licensed as a dentist or non-dentist owner, or as otherwise exempt from the licensing requirements of the Dental Health Care Act, an individual or corporate entity shall not:
(1) employ or contract with a dentist or dental hygienist for the purpose of providing dental or dental hygiene services as defined by their respective scopes of practice; or
(2) enter into a managed care or other agreement to provide dental or dental hygiene services in New Mexico.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 409, § 12.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-5A-30 NMSA 1978.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 409 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.

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