New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS
Part 22 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.10.22.14 - LICENSE EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, CHANGE OF STATUS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.10.22.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Naturopathic doctor's licenses expire on March 1 three years following initial licensure or last renewal. To avoid additional penalty fees, a completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fees, proof of continuing medical education, and other documentation must be submitted via electronic means, post-marked or hand-delivered on or before March 1 of the expiration year. A New Mexico naturopathic doctor's license that has not been renewed by March 1 of the renewal year will remain temporarily active with respect to medical practice until May 1 of the renewal year at which time, the license is automatically administratively suspended for non-renewal and the status shall be changed to lapsed.

B. The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications not received by the licensee for any reason. It is the licensee's responsibility to assure the board has accurate address information and to make a timely request for the renewal application if one has not been received prior to license expiration.

C. Renewal applications postmarked or hand-delivered after March 1 but prior to April 15 must be accompanied by the completed renewal application, proof of continuing medical education, the renewal fee and late fee indicated in 16.10.9 NMAC.

D. Renewal applications postmarked or hand-delivered on or after April 16 but prior to May 1 must be accompanied by the completed renewal application, proof of continuing medical education, the renewal fee and late fee indicated in 16.10.9 NMAC.

E. A naturopathic doctor who has not completed the required continuing medical education, prior to the date of license expiration may apply to the board for an emergency deferral of the requirement. A designee of the board may grant deferrals of up to 60 days.

(1) A naturopathic doctor who is granted an emergency deferral shall pay the renewal fee and additional late fee indicated in 16.10.9 NMAC.

(2) The license of a naturopathic doctor who is granted an emergency deferral shall expire three years after the original renewal date, regardless of the duration of the emergency deferral.

F. The board shall suspend for non-renewal and change the status to lapsed on May 2 of the renewal year, the license of any naturopathic doctor who has failed within 60 days after the license renewal date to renew their license, or to change the license status, or to pay all required fees, or to comply with the boards continuing medical education requirements, or to provide required documentation, or to request an emergency deferral.

G. At the time of license renewal a naturopathic doctor may request a status change.

(1) A license that is placed on inactive status requires payment of a fee as defined in 16.10.9 NMAC. A license in inactive status is not valid for practice in New Mexico but may be reinstated in accordance with the provisions in Subsection H of 16.10.22.14 NMAC and Subsection I of 16.10.22.14 NMAC.

(2) On request, a license may be placed on retired status. There is no charge for this change in status. A retired license is not valid for practice in New Mexico and such license may not subsequently be reinstated. A naturopathic doctor with a retired license who chooses to return to medical practice must re-apply as a new applicant.

(3) A naturopathic doctor who does not wish to renew the active license in New Mexico and will voluntarily allow the license to lapse may inform the board of the wish not to renew. A voluntarily lapsed license is not valid for practice in New Mexico but may be reinstated in accordance with the provisions of Subsection H of 16.10.22.14 NMAC and Subsection I of 16.10.22.14 NMAC.

H. Reinstatement within two years. An inactive, lapsed, voluntarily lapsed or administratively suspended license may be placed on active status upon completion of a renewal application in which the applicant has supplied all required fees and proof of continuing medical education.

I. Reinstatement after two years. An inactive, lapsed, voluntarily lapsed or administratively suspended license may be placed on active status upon completion of a reinstatement application for which the applicant has supplied all required fees, information and correspondence requested by the board on forms and in a manner acceptable to the board.

J. Reinstatement applications will be subject to a one-time nationwide and statewide criminal history screening, at the applicant's expense.

(1) Reinstatement applications will not be processed until receipt of the criminal background check.

(2) If the nationwide or statewide criminal background screening reveals a felony or a violation of the Medical Practice Act, the 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.

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