New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 2 - ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS
Part 12 - GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE
Section 16.2.12.33 - ACUPUNCTURE ON ANIMALS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.2.12.33

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

A person who is not licensed under the Veterinary Practice Act, including a licensed doctor of oriental medicine, is prohibited from practicing veterinary medicine, including acupuncture on an animal, as defined by the Veterinary Practice Act, except under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian pursuant to 16.25.9.15 NMAC, or superseding rule. A licensed doctor of oriental medicine is guilty of unprofessional conduct who:

A. practices acupuncture on an animal or renders related services on an animal in violation of the Veterinary Practice Act; or

B. advertises or solicits clients for the practice of acupuncture on an animal except as permitted by rule promulgated by the board of veterinary medicine; or

C. accepts a fee directly from a client for services rendered on an animal.

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