A. Every person licensed under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act shall renew his license annually on or before the expiration date of the initial or renewal license.
B. The board shall issue a renewal license to the licensee upon receipt of the renewal application, the renewal fee and proof satisfactory to the board of compliance with continuing education requirements.
C. Continuing education requirements for licensees shall be established by the board, provided that:
(1) for dietitians, the requirements shall be those established by the commission; and
(2) for nutritionists and nutrition associates, at least seventy-five clock hours, or the equivalent, during a five-year period shall be required to be obtained in increments of fifteen clock hours annually or as otherwise permitted by the board.
D. Any person who allows his license to lapse by failing to renew his license within thirty days of expiration may be reinstated by the board and issued a renewal license upon submission of a renewal application with proof satisfactory to the board of compliance with the continuing education and other requirements of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act and payment of the annual renewal fee and an additional reinstatement fee.
History: Laws 1989, ch. 387, § 10.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-7A-15 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 C.J.S. Licenses § 47.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 7A - Nutrition and Dietetics Practices
Section 61-7A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-2 - Legislative findings; purpose of act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-4 - License required; exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-5 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-6 - Board; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-7 - Licensure; requirements. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-8 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-9 - Provisional permit. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-11 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-14 - Penalty; enforcement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-7A-15 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)