16.22.5.13

APPLICANTS SEEKING A TEMPORARY LICENSE

1. A. A temporary six month license may be issued to a psychologist who meets the following conditions:

   1. (1) the applicant is licensed as a psychologist in another jurisdiction and is in good standing;
   2. (2) the applicant completes a form approved by the board that includes required information and states the reason for seeking a temporary license, including court-ordered evaluation or providing services during a federally declared natural disaster;
   3. (3) the board will set the appropriate fees for obtaining a temporary license;
   4. (4) the temporary license will expire in six months; and
   5. (5) the board shall expedite the licensure process for obtaining a temporary license under this section but may not waive the specific licensing requirements.
2. B. Nothing in this section should be construed to prevent an applicant with a temporary license from applying for an unrestricted license. The applicant may apply for an unrestricted license by completing a form approved by the board, remitting appropriate fees, and taking and passing the online jurisprudence examination.

[16.22.5.13 NMAC - N, 11/15/2006; A, 9/16/2010; A, 4/11/2012; A, 7/1/2018; A, 02/10/2022]