New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS
Part 2 - PHYSICIANS: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.10.2.19 - NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL HISTORY SCREENING
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
All applicants for initial licensure in any category in New Mexico are subject to a state and national criminal history screening at their expense. All applicants must submit two full sets of fingerprints, completed fingerprint certificate form, signed authorization for criminal background screening and fee at the time of application.
A. Applications for licensure will not be processed without submission of fingerprints, completed fingerprint certificate form, signed authorization for criminal background screening and fee.
B. Applications will be processed pending the completion of the nationwide criminal background screening and may be granted while the screening is still pending.
C. If the criminal background screening reveals a felony or a violation of the Medical Practice Act, the applicant/licensee will be notified to submit copies of legal documents and other related information to the board which will make the determination if the applicant is eligible for licensure or if disciplinary action will be taken.
