New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 10 - FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTERS
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTERS
Section 7.10.2.10 - LICENSE REQUIRED

A freestanding birth center facility shall not be operated without a license issued by the department. Any freestanding birth center or facility operating after the effective date of these regulations, must be licensed under these regulations. Any facility providing the services described in these regulations after the effective date of these regulations, shall apply for a freestanding birth center license within 180 days. Any unlicensed freestanding birth center that has not applied for a license, may only continue to operate without a license for 180 days from the effective date of these regulations. A freestanding birth center licensed under these regulations shall not assert, represent, offer, provide or imply that the facility is or may render care or services other than the services it is permitted to render under these regulations and within the scope of all applicable professional license(s). If an unlicensed freestanding birth center is found to be providing services for which a license is required under these regulations, the secretary may issue a cease-and-desist order, to protect human health or safety or welfare. The licensed facility may request a hearing that shall be held in the manner provided under these regulations and all other applicable regulations.