N.M. Admin. Code § 16.24.2.14 - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS A EUTHANASIA INSTRUCTOR

A. In order to obtain a certificate as a certified euthanasia instructor the applicant shall submit the following documentation and a completed application on a form provided by the board, which may be available online, accompanied by the required fees:

(1) proof of age indicating the applicant is at least 21 years of age such as a copy of a driver's license or a copy of a state issued identification card (do not submit a copy of a birth certificate);

(2) two, two inch by two inch original photographs taken within the past six months;

(3) a notarized authorization for release of information form;

(4) state criminal history background check as specified in 16.24.2.17 NMAC;

(5) verification that the applicant holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(6) verification that the applicant holds a certificate of completion of a board approved euthanasia technician training course, completed within one year preceding the date the application for certification is submitted;

(7) verification of passing a board approved examination for a board approved euthanasia technician training course with a grade of at least ninety percent;

(8) verification of at least one year of practical experience in the euthanasia of shelter animals preceding the date of application;

(9) any other information or verifications the board may request.

B. The board may exempt a euthanasia instructor from taking a required board approved euthanasia technician training course and test based upon review of the applicant's credentials and practical experience in shelter euthanasia. The applicant shall be required to obtain a euthanasia instructor certificate and is subject to the required certified instructor duties.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 16.24.2.14

16.24.2.14 NMAC - Rp, 16.24.2.14 NMAC, 2/5/14, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 10, May 29, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018, Repealed by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 11, June 12, 2018, eff. 6/30/2018