N.M. Code R. § 16.15.5.7 – Definitions

A. “Applicant” means the person who has applied for a license.
B. “Board” means the Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.
C. “Complaint Chairperson” means the professional board member who has been designated to review complaints.
D. “Complaint Manager” means the board administrator or any member of the Board who may be appointed by the Board Chairperson.
E. “License” means certificate, permit, or other authorization to engage in the profession of occupational therapy.
F. “Revoke a license” means to prohibit the conduct authorized by the license.
G. “Suspend a license” means to prohibit, for a stated period of time, the conduct authorized by the license. “Suspend a license” also means to allow, for a stated period of time, the conduct authorized by the license subject to conditions which are reasonably related to the grounds for suspension, including any conditions of probation.
[06-14-97; 16.15.5.7 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 15.5.7, 06-29-00]