N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.5.8 - APPLICATION; EXAMINATION; PROCESS
A. A
non-refundable application fee set by the board is due at the time of each
initial application. Additional fees may be charged and will be collected by
the board, as necessary, for the administration of examinations.
B. The applicant may be considered for
licensure if the applicant fulfills conditions of 16.22.4 NMAC, 16.22.6 NMAC,
and 16.22.7 NMAC. The board will develop, approve, maintain and post on its
website a list of American and Canadian jurisdictions whose requirements of
education, supervised experience and EPPP passing score do not meet those of
16.22.4 NMAC, 16.22.6 NMAC and Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of
16.22.7.8 NMAC. The board shall
include a statement of the specific licensure requirement not met for each
jurisdiction on the list. 16.22.14 NMAC. The only exceptions to these
requirements apply to applicants who are graduates from programs outside the
United States and Canada as defined in
16.22.5.15 NMAC.
C. Nationwide criminal history screening: All
applicants for initial licensure in any category in New Mexico are subject to a
national criminal history screening at their expense. All applicants must
register with the New Mexico Department of public safety's fingerprinting
vendor, pay the fingerprint processing fee and submit fingerprints in
accordance with the vendor's established process. Background check results will
be sent directly to the board office electronically.
(1) Applications for licensure will not be
approved without submission of fingerprints criminal background screening and
fee.
(2) Applications will be
processed pending the completion of the nationwide criminal background
screening.
(3) If the criminal
background screening reveals a disqualifying criminal conviction, the
applicant/licensee will be notified to submit copies of legal documents and
other related information to the board which will make the determination if the
applicant is eligible for licensure or if disciplinary action will be
taken.
(4) Applications not
completed and approved within 24 months from the date application is received
in the board office shall become null and void and the applicant shall submit a
new application.
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