N.M. Code R. § 16.2.12.33

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 16, August 27, 2024

Section 16.2.12.33 - ACUPUNCTURE ON ANIMALS

A person who is not licensed under the Veterinary Practice Act, including a licensed doctor of oriental medicine, is prohibited from practicing veterinary medicine, including acupuncture on an animal, as defined by the Veterinary Practice Act, except under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian pursuant to 16.25.9.15 NMAC, or superseding rule. A licensed doctor of oriental medicine is guilty of unprofessional conduct who:

A. practices acupuncture on an animal or renders related services on an animal in violation of the Veterinary Practice Act; or

B. advertises or solicits clients for the practice of acupuncture on an animal except as permitted by rule promulgated by the board of veterinary medicine; or

C. accepts a fee directly from a client for services rendered on an animal.

N.M. Code R. § 16.2.12.33

16.2.12.33 NMAC - N, 8-13-01, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 02, January 26, 2022, eff. 2/11/2022