Section 61-34-13 – Fund created.
A. The “signed language interpreting practices fund” is created in the state treasury. B. All money received by the board under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the signed language interpreting practices fund. The fund consists of fees as provided in the Signed Language Interpreting […]
Section 61-34-14 – License denial, suspension or revocation.
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 a license held or applied for under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, upon grounds that the licensee or applicant: (1) is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to […]
Section 61-34-15 – Penalties.
A person who violates a provision of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 15. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., […]
Section 61-34-16 – Criminal Offender Employment Act.
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 Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 16. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., […]
Section 61-34-17 – Repealed.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 17; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 166, § 10. ANNOTATIONS Repealed. — Laws 2013, ch. 166, § 10 repealed 61-34-17 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 17, relating to the delayed repeal of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions […]
Section 61-34-8 – Board powers and duties.
A. The board shall: (1) administer and enforce provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act; (2) promulgate rules setting forth the qualifications of applicants for licensure and the provisions for the administration of examinations and the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses; (3) evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and issue licenses; […]
Section 61-34-9 – Requirements for licensure.
A. The board shall issue a license as a community signed language interpreter to a person who: (1) files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and (2) submits satisfactory evidence that the person: (a) has reached the age of majority; (b) is of good moral character; (c) has completed all educational […]
Section 61-34-10 – License renewal.
A. Notwithstanding Subsection B of Section 8 [61-34-8 NMSA 1978] of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, a licensee may renew a license every two years by submitting a completed renewal application provided by the board. B. The board may require continuing education for license renewal as established by rule. C. If a license is […]
Section 61-34-11 – Fees.
Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board may, by rule, establish a schedule of fees as follows: A. an initial nonrefundable biennial licensure fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250); B. a nonrefundable biennial license renewal fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200); C. an initial nonrefundable annual provisional […]
Section 61-34-12 – Uniform licensing act.
The Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act is enforceable according to the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2007, ch. 248, § 12. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 248 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective […]