New Mexico Code § 61-9A-8

Department duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
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The department, with the consultation of the board, shall:
A. process applications;
B. conduct and review the required examinations;
C. issue licenses and certificates of registration to applicants who meet the requirements of the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act;
D. administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act and investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of that act;
E. approve the selection of primary staff assigned to the board;
F. maintain records, including financial records; and
G. maintain a current register of licensees and registrants as a matter of public record.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 49, § 8; 1996, ch. 61, § 6; 2003, ch. 422, § 6; 2005, ch. 210, § 5.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.
The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, changed former Subsection A into Subsections A and B.
The 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, rewrote Subsection D.
The 1996 amendment, effective July 1, 1996, substituted "that" for "which" preceding "may violate" in Subsection C.

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