All applicants approved for reinstatement must pay the renewal fee indicated in Subsection B of 16.10.9.8 NMAC. Applicants with a license that has been placed on inactive status must pay the reinstatement fee indicated in Subsection I of 16.10.9.8 NMAC in addition to the triennial renewal fee. Applicants for reinstatement whose license has been suspended for non-renewal and placed on lapsed status or voluntarily lapsed must pay the reinstatement fee indicated in Subsection H of 16.10.9.8 NMAC in addition to the triennial renewal fee. Reinstatement licenses are issued for a period not less than 24 months or more than 36 months from the date of approval.

1. A. All reinstatement applications will be subject to a nationwide and statewide criminal history screening. Reinstatement applications shall be processed pending the completion of the statewide criminal history screening and may be granted while the screening still pending.

2. B. 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.

   HISTORY OF 16.10.7 NMAC: [RESERVED]

[16.10.7.18 NMAC - N, 4/18/02; A, 4/3/05; A, 7/1/06; A, 1/10/2007; A, 9/27/07; A, 9/21/09]