New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.)
Part 58 - DENTAL AMALGAM WASTE
Section 16.5.58.9 - RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.5.58.9

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

A. The board shall require all licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) of a dental office to verify, on each initial application and each triennial renewal that they are in compliance with Part 58 of Chapter 5.

B. Licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) of a dental office shall maintain records of operation, maintenance, and recycling or disposal of amalgam waste for the three years prior to their triennial license renewal; records shall include the following information:

(1) dates of maintenance;

(2) dates separator contents were recycled; and

(3) name of the staff or contractor performing the service.

C. Upon the board's inspection for cause, the licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) shall demonstrate proper installation, operation, maintenance, and recycling or disposal of amalgam waste in accordance with the amalgam separator manufacture's recommendations.

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