N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.4.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.25.4.10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION EXTENSIONS

A. The board may grant an extension of time to complete the annual CE requirement for a given licensing year upon licensee's written request.

(1) A licensee who is granted a CE extension must obtain the CE hours lacking within six months following the licensee's birth month to avoid being placed on suspended status. During the suspension period, the licensee may not lawfully practice veterinary medicine in New Mexico.

(2) A licensee may be granted only two consecutive CE extensions i.e. for two separate licensing years and a maximum of four extensions during his entire career practicing veterinary medicine in New Mexico.

B. The board does not automatically grant requests for CE extensions.

(1) The licensee's request must be in the form of a letter stating the reason the required CE cannot be completed for the year.

(2) A licensee's first request for a CE extension may be approved administratively by the executive director, assuming the licensee is in good standing with the board.

(3) All CE extension requests are presented at the next board meeting for the board's determination. CE extension requests approved by the executive director, as described in (2) above, are presented for board confirmation at the next board meeting.

(4) Should a licensee fail to meet the CE requirement when applying for license renewal and does not request an extension, his name shall be presented at the next board meeting for the board's determination of possible disciplinary action.

C. In cases of extreme hardship involving physical health or family crisis concerns, special consideration for CE may be granted by the board on the merits of the individual case.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.4.10

16.25.4.10 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.4.10 NMAC, 01-17-2014