1. A. Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist licensed in the following territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-31-1 NMSA:

   1. (1) American Samoa, on the grounds that education and exam requirements cannot be determined for this jurisdiction.
   2. (2) U.S Virgin Islands, on grounds that this jurisdiction does not regulate this professional.

2. B. Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant licensed in the following territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure Section 61-1-31-1 NMSA:

   1. (1) American Samoa, on the grounds that this jurisdiction does not regulate this profession.
   2. (2) U.S Virgin Islands, on the grounds that this jurisdiction does not regulate this profession.

[16.15.7.8 NMAC - N, 6/27/2023]