New Mexico Statutes
Article 9A - Counseling and Therapy
Section 61-9A-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful counseling and therapy practice, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the practice of counseling and therapy. The primary responsibility and obligation of the counseling and therapy practice board is to protect the public.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 49, § 2.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.

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New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses

Article 9A - Counseling and Therapy

Section 61-9A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-4 - License or registration required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-5 - Scopes of practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-6 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-7 - Board created; members; appointment; terms; compensation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-7.1 - Actions of board; immunity; certain records not public records. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-8 - Department duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-9 - Board; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-10 - Professional mental health counselor; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-11 - Professional clinical mental health counselor; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-11.1 - Professional clinical mental health counselor; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-11.2 - Repealed.

Section 61-9A-12 - Marriage and family therapist; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-12.1 - Licensed associate marriage and family therapist or counselor; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-13 - Professional art therapist; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-14 - Requirements for licensed mental health counselor. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-14.1 - Substance abuse associate; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-14.2 - Alcohol and drug abuse counselor; requirements for licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-14.3 - Alcohol and drug abuse counselor; requirements for grandfathered licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-14.4 - Licensed substance abuse associates; medical assistance; reimbursement for services.

Section 61-9A-15 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-16 - Temporary licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-17 to 61-9A-21.1 - Repealed.

Section 61-9A-22 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-23 - License and registration renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-24 - License and registration fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-25 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-26 - License and registration; denial, suspension and revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-27 - Privileged communications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-28 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-29 - Injunctive proceedings. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Section 61-9A-30 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)