New Mexico Statutes 61-12F-3. Naprapathic task force created
A. The “naprapathic task force” is created under the direction of the board. The naprapathic task force shall advise the board regarding licensure of naprapaths, approval of naprapathy curricula and any other matters that are necessary to ensure the training and licensure of naprapaths.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 61-12F-3
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
B. The naprapathic task force shall be composed of no fewer than two licensees, appointed by the board, who are residents of the state. Vacancies on the naprapathic task force shall be filled by appointment by the board.
C. The naprapathic task force shall develop guidelines for the board to consider in regard to:
(1) regulating the licensure of naprapaths and the practice of naprapathy and establishing minimum qualifications and hours of clinical experience required for licensure as a naprapath;
(2) prescribing the manner in which records of examinations and treatments shall be kept and maintained;
(3) providing standards for professional responsibility and conduct;
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(4) identifying disciplinary actions and circumstances that require disciplinary (5) developing a means to provide information to all licensees in the state;
(6) providing for the investigation of complaints against licensees or persons holding themselves out as practicing naprapathy in the state;
(7) providing for the publishing of information for the public about licensees and the practice of naprapathy in the state;
(8) providing for an orderly process for reinstatement of a license;
(9) establishing criteria for acceptance of naprapathy credentials or licensure from another jurisdiction;
(10) providing criteria for advertising or promotional materials; and
(11) any other matter necessary to implement the Naprapathic Practice Act.