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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)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.
Section 61-31-23 – Repealed.
History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 23; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16. ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16 repealed 61-31-23 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 23, relating to injunctive proceedings, effective June 14, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 […]
Section 61-31-13.1 – Repealed.
History: Laws 2006, ch. 4, § 8; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16. ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16 repealed 61-31-13.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2006, ch. 4, § 8, relating to temporary licensure, effective June 14, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 […]
Section 61-31-5 – Use of title; other professions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. Except as otherwise provided in the Social Work Practice Act, it is unlawful for an individual not licensed as a social worker to: (1) engage in the practice of social work; (2) hold the individual out as a social worker or claim to be a social worker or use the title of social worker; […]
Section 61-31-6 – Scope of practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. For the purposes of the Social Work Practice Act, a person is practicing social work if he advertises, offers himself to practice, is employed in a position described as social work or holds out to the public or represents in any manner that he is licensed to practice social work in this state. B. […]
Section 61-31-7 – Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
A. There is created the “board of social work examiners”. B. The board shall be administratively attached to the department. C. The board shall consist of seven members who are representative of the geographic and ethnic groups within New Mexico, who have been New Mexico residents prior to their appointment and maintain New Mexico residency […]
Section 61-31-8 – Board’s authority. (Repealed effective July 1, 2032.)
In addition to any authority provided by law, the board shall have the authority to: A. adopt and file, in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978], rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Social Work Practice Act, in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act […]
Section 61-31-9 – Repealed.
History: Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 9; 2006, ch. 4, § 5; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16. ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 143, § 16 repealed 61-31-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 51, § 9, relating to requirements for licensure, effective June 14, 2019. For provisions of former […]