A. The board may, in the name of the people of the state of New Mexico, through the attorney general of the state of New Mexico, apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act declared to be a misdemeanor by the Professional Psychologist Act.
B. If it be established that the defendant has been or is committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by the Professional Psychologist Act, the court, or any judge thereof, shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining said defendant from further committing such act.
C. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of this section, the court, or any judge thereof, may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court.
D. Such injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies in the Professional Psychologist Act provided.
History: 1953 Comp., § 67-30-14, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 92, § 14.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9-19 NMSA 1978.
Cross references. — For injunctions, see Rules 1-065 and 1-066 NMRA.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers §§ 122, 123.
Privilege, in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, arising from relationship between psychiatrist or psychologist and patient, 44 A.L.R.3d 24.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Section 61-9-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-4 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-4.1 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-5 - State board of examiners; psychology fund. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-6 - Board; meeting; powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-7 - Fees; license renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-8 - Records. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-9 - Licensure of psychologists without examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-10 - Licensure of psychologists from other areas. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-10.1 - Provisional and temporary licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-11 - Licensure; examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-11.2 - Criminal background checks. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-12 - License. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-13 - Denial, revocation or suspension of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-14 - Violation and penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-15 - Injunctive proceedings. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-16 - Scope of act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-17 - Drugs; medicines. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-17.2 - Prescribing practices. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-18 - Privileged communications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9-19 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)