B. Definition:

1. (1) When using the words "licensed interior designer" or "licensed interior design" in any advertising medium, LIDs shall include their position, job description, or title and include the state and license number. A license number is not required unless the individual is a LID and using the terms "licensed interior design" or "licensed interior designer".

2. (2) The term "newspaper, telephone directory, or other advertising medium" as used in Subsection A, shall mean any of the following when paid for or produced by or for a licensed interior designer (LID) (telephone business directory listings are deemed to be produced for a LID notwithstanding whether the listings are paid for):

   1. (a) telephone directory listings;
   2. (b) construction site signs;
   3. (c) airwave transmissions;
   4. (d) handbills;
   5. (e) all billboards, on or off site;
   6. (f) shopping and service guides;
   7. (g) magazine advertisements (including trade association publications);
   8. (h) classified advertisements;
   9. (i) signs on vehicles;
   10. (j) promotional materials such as video tapes, flyers, brochures;
   11. (k) business stationery: when using business stationery as an advertising medium, the LID shall include name or signature, position, job description or title of the individual and shall include the state and license number;
   12. (l) business cards;
   13. (m) television advertisement;
   14. (n) internet advertisement;
   15. (o) compact disc (CD) or digital video disk (DVD).

3. (3) The term shall not apply to the following:

   1. (a) on-site signage used for identification, i.e., on facade, front door, or location of business;
   2. (b) information identifying a charitable donation to any organization exempt from federal income tax;
   3. (c) telephone directory listings for professional interior design organizations.

C. Seal:

1. (1) The official seal shall be as follows: an embossed circular seal two inches in diameter consisting of two concentric circles; the annular space between the two circles shall contain the seal of the state of New Mexico.
2. (2) The department authorizes a seal or stamp for use by licensed interior designers. The seal shall attest that the documents were prepared and reviewed by the licensed interior designer (LID). When an LID signs, stamps or seals a document containing the work of others, the LID represents that the entire document has been prepared by them under their responsible control, unless they include a written statement adjacent to their signature, stamp or seal identifying the portion of the document that was prepared by them or prepared under their responsible control. A LID who signs, stamps or seals a document which was not prepared by them but was prepared under their responsible control is subject to disciplinary proceedings as if they prepared it themselves.

3. (3) The seal/stamp will bear the LID’s name and license number and the legend “Licensed Interior Designer State of New Mexico.” All plans, specifications and reports issued by a LID shall have the LID’s signature placed across the seal/stamp.

   [11/10/97; 16.42.1.12 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 42.1.12, 10/26/2002; A, 11/14/2009; A, 08/15/2014; A, 7/18/2023]

   HISTORY OF 16.42.1 NMAC:

   Pre NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives under:

   IDB Rule 89-1, General Provisions filed 12/19/89.

   IDB Rule 89-2, Organization filed 12/19/89.

   IDB Rule 89-3, Administration filed 12/19/89.

   IDB Rule 89-10, Display of License filed 12/19/89.

   IDB Rule 94-1, Advertising filed 4/26/95.

   History of Repealed Material: [RESERVED]