N.M. Code R. § 16.16.8.9 – Dea Registration Requirements for Certified Optometrists

A. Upon completion of the board of pharmacy's requirements, and upon receipt of a New Mexico registration for controlled substances from the board of pharmacy, the optometrist shall apply for a DEA registration number from the DEA.
B. Upon receipt of a DEA registration number, the optometrist may administer, dispense, or prescribe dangerous controlled substances as provided in 16.16.7 NMAC for the treatment and management of ocular disease.
[10-14-95; 10-15-97; 16.16.8.9 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 16.8.9, 03-15-2001; A, 07-06-2012; A, 03-02-2016]
HISTORY of 16.16.8 NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History: None.
History of Repealed Material: [Reserved]
Other History:
16 NMAC 16.8, DEA Registration Requirements, filed 9-21-95, renumbered and reformatted to 16.16.8 NMAC, DEA Registration Requirements, effective 03-15-2001.