N.M. Code R. § 16.64.11.7 – Definitions

A. ”Complaint” means a complaint filed with the board.
B. “Complainant” means the complaining party of a complaint filed against a licensee(s), or applicant for licensure, who is/are governed under the Funeral Services Act.
C. “disqualifying criminal conviction” has the same meaning as defined in Subsection E of Section 61-1-36 NMSA 1978.
D. “Respondent” means an applicant for licensure, a licensee or other person subject to the provisions of the Funeral Services Act, and who is the subject of a complaint for claimed violations of the Act or any rule or regulation issued pursuant to the Act.
E. “Notice of contemplated action” means the administrative process used by the board for a licensee or applicant for licensure to be afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard in a formal hearing setting before the board has authority to take any action which would have the effect of denying, revoking, or suspending a license or application for licensure governed by the Uniform Licensing Act.
[2/21/1997; 16.64.11.7 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 64.11.7, 9/15/2001; A, 8/8/2012; A, 12/28/2021]