N.M. Admin. Code § 16.24.2.9 - LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION EXEMPTIONS

A. The act does not apply to veterinarians licensed in New Mexico.

B. The act does not apply to wildlife rehabilitators working under the auspices of the department of game and fish.

C. A for profit veterinary facility serving as a euthanasia agency pursuant to a contract with a local government is exempt from the provisions of the act; provided that the veterinary facility is subject to licensure and rules adopted pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act, Section 61-14-1 et. seq. NMSA 1978.

D. A municipal facility that is a zoological park is exempt from the provisions of the act.

E. A commissioned law enforcement officer is exempt from the act when conducting emergency field euthanasia or in situations where the public's health or safety is at risk or the animal is irremediably suffering.

F. The board may exempt a euthanasia instructor from the required euthanasia technician testing 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 euthanasia instructor duties.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 16.24.2.9

16.24.2.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.24.2.9 NMAC, 2/5/14, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 10, May 29, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018, Repealed by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 11, June 12, 2018, eff. 6/30/2018