1. A. Definitions:

   1. (1) “Good standing” means a license or registration is active and not expired, suspended, revoked, surrendered, conditioned, or otherwise in a status that in any manner restricts the activity of a license or registrant under the authority of the license.
   2. (2) “Licensing fee” has the same meaning as defined in Paragraph (1) of Subsection E of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.
   3. (3) “Licensing jurisdiction” has the same meaning as defined in Subsection F of Section 61-1-2 NMSA 1978.
   4. (4) “Military service member” has the same meaning as defined in Paragraph (2) of Subsection E of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.
   5. (5) “Veteran” has the same meaning as defined in Paragraph (3) of Subsection E of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.

2. B. A candidate seeking licensure under Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 must submit to the department a complete applicant containing the following:

   1. (1) Completed and signed application form.
   2. (2) Proof of a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, including a branch of the United States armed forces;

   3. (3) submission of the following documentation:

      1. (a) for a military service member; a copy of military orders;
      2. (b) for a spouse of military service member; copy of military service member’s military orders and a copy of marriage license;
      3. (c) for a spouse of deceased military service members; a copy of decedent’s DD form 214 and a copy of marriage license;
      4. (d) for dependent children of military service members; a copy of military service member’s orders listing dependent child, or a copy of military orders and one of the following: a copy of birth certificate, military service member’s federal income tax return or other governmental or judicial documentation establishing dependency; or
      5. (e) for veterans (retired or separated); proof of honorable discharge such as a copy of DD Form 214, DD Form 215, DD Form 256, DD Form 257, NGB Form 22, military ID card, a driver’s license or state ID card with a veteran’s designation, or other documentation verifying honorable discharge.
3. C. Electronic signatures are acceptable for application submitted pursuant to Section 14-16-1 through Sections 14-16-19, NMSA 1978.

4. D. Fees:

   1. (1) The initial licensing fee is waived for the first four years of licensure.
   2. (2) The renewal fee is $250.00 as defined in 16.42.5 NMAC.

5. E. Renewal requirements:

   1. (1) A licensee pursuant to this section shall not be renewed unless the licensee meets requirements for licensure and for the renewal of a license pursuant to Section 61-24C-10, NMSA 1978.
   2. (2) Original and renewal licensing shall be valid for a period of four years.

   3. (3) Prior to the expiration of the license; licensee shall apply for renewal and pay the renewal fee as set forth in 16.42.3.13 NMAC.

      HISTORY OF 16.42.3 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 89-4, Licensure filed 12/19/89.

      IDB Rule 89-5 Examination, filed 12/19/89.

      IDB Rule 89-6, Licensure Without Examination, filed 12/19/89.

      History of Repealed Material: [RESERVED]

[16.42.3.16 NMAC - N, 08/15/2014; A, 7/18/2023]