1. A. Failure on the part of an ombudsman or provider agency to identify and report to the state ombudsman a known conflict of interest shall be sufficient grounds for refusal to designate or for de-designation of the provider agency or for refusal to certify or for de-certification of the ombudsman.
2. B. Existence of an un-remedied conflict of interest shall be sufficient grounds for the de-designation of a provider agency or de-certification of an ombudsman.
3. C. Failure on the part of an ombudsman to identify and report to the state ombudsman a known conflict of interest shall be sufficient grounds for the de-certification of the ombudsman.

[9.2.19.35 NMAC - Rp, 9.2.19.35 NMAC, 9/23/2025]