New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 19 - PHARMACISTS
Part 31 - EMERGENCY PROVISIONS
Section 16.19.31.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of Section 61-11-6 NMAC 1978 authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to adopt, regularly review and revise rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, Sections 61-11-1, 61-11-2, 61-11-4 to 61-11-28 NMSA 1978. Paragraph (3) of Subsection A of Section 61-11-6 NMSA 1978 provides for the issuance and renewal of licenses for pharmacists. Paragraph (4) of Subsection A of Section 61-11-6 authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to require and establish criteria for continuing education as a condition of renewal of licensure for pharmacists. Paragraph (16) of Subsection A of Section 61-11-6 NMSA 1978 authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to register and regulate qualifications, training and permissible activities of pharmacy technicians. Paragraph (6) of Subsection A of Section 61-11-6 NMSA 1978 requires that the Board of Pharmacy provide for the licensing of retail pharmacies and nonresident pharmacies and for the inspection of their facilities and activities. Section 30-31-11 NMSA 1978 authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations and charge reasonable fees for the registration and control of the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances. Section 30-31-12 NMSA 1978 requires Board registration to engage in activities relating to controlled substances including possession, dispensing, prescribing or conducting research.