N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.12 - TYPES OF LICENSE

A. Annual license: An annual license is issued for a one-year period to a boarding home which has met all requirements of these regulations. If a temporary license is issued, once the authority has issued a written determination of full compliance with these regulations, an annual license will be issued with the renewal date of the annual license based upon the initial date of the first temporary license.

B. Temporary license: The licensing authority may, at its sole discretion, issue a temporary license prior to the initial survey, or when the licensing authority finds partial compliance with these regulations.

(1) A temporary license shall cover a period of time, not to exceed 120 days.

(2) In accordance with Subsection D of Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, no more than two consecutive temporary licenses shall be issued.

(3) a temporary license prior to the initial survey, or when the licensing authority finds partial compliance with these regulations and the following:

(a) submitted a license application, with required supporting documents;

(b) has met all of the applicable life safety code requirements; and

(c) its program description has been reviewed for compliance with these regulations;

(d) a statement from the applicant that they are qualified, in full compliance with these regulations and has requested an initial health survey from the licensing authority.

(4) a temporary license is not guaranteed under these regulations and shall be limited and restricted to:

(a) a finding that the applicant is qualified and in full compliance with these requirements;

(b) the boarding home being allowed to accept residents and provide care services, subject to any requirements and restrictions attached to the temporary license.

C. Amended license: A licensee must apply to the licensing authority for an amended license when there is a change of manager or when there is a change of name for the boarding home, but an amended license shall only be issued if the manager is not an owner. If the manager is also the owner, a new license application must be submitted as provided in this regulation. The amended license application must:

(1) be on a form, or filed electronically if available, as required by the licensing authority;

(2) be accompanied by the required fee for the amended license; and

(3) be submitted within 10 working days of the change.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024