Section 61-31-24 – Privileged communications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. A licensed social worker shall not be examined without the consent of his client concerning any communication made by the client to him or any advice given to the client in the course of professional employment; nor shall the secretary, stenographer or clerk of a social worker be examined without the consent of his […]
Section 61-31-25 – Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
The board of social work examiners is terminated on July 1, 2031 pursuant to the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Social Work Practice Act until July 1, 2032. Effective July 1, 2032, the Social Work Practice Act is repealed. History: Laws […]
Section 61-31-15 – License fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, applicants for licensure shall pay fees set by the board, not to exceed: A. for examination for any level of licensure other than initial licensure, two hundred dollars ($200); B. for initial licensure following an examination as a licensed bachelor of social work, two hundred dollars ($200); […]
Section 61-31-16 – Fund established. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. There is created in the state treasury the “board of social work examiners fund”. B. All money received by the board under the Social Work Practice Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the fund. The state treasurer shall invest the fund as other state funds are invested, and all […]
Section 61-31-17 – License denial, suspension or revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. In accordance with procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, revoke or suspend any license held or applied for under the Social Work Practice Act, upon grounds that the licensee or applicant: (1) is guilty of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to […]
Section 61-31-18 – Impaired social workers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
The license of any social worker to practice in this state shall be subject to restriction, suspension or revocation in case of inability of the licensee to practice social work with reasonable skill and safety to clients by reason of one or more of the following: A. mental disability; or B. habitual or excessive use […]
Section 61-31-19 – Impaired social workers’ program. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. The board shall establish a process by which social workers who may be impaired because of a mental disability or habitual or excessive use of controlled substances or alcohol may seek rehabilitation. The intent of the process is to provide impaired social workers the opportunity to voluntarily enter a treatment program as an alternative […]
Section 61-31-20 – Provision for hearing. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
The board shall, before taking any disciplinary action, set any matter for a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 20. ANNOTATIONS Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978.
Section 61-31-21 – Criminal offender’s character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by the Social Work Practice Act. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 21. ANNOTATIONS Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978.
Section 61-31-22 – Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
Any person who violates any provision of the Social Work Practice Act is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 22. ANNOTATIONS Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-31-25 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For sentencing for misdemeanors, see 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.