TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
LICENSING
CHAPTER 5 DENTISTRY
(DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.)
PART 64 DENTAL THERAPISTS, LICENSE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL
16.5.64.1 ISSUING AGENCY: New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
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16.5.64.2 SCOPE: The provisions of Part 64 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental therapists licensed in New Mexico who do not submit an application for license renewal within 60 days of the license expiration date.
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16.5.64.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Part 64 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978.
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16.5.64.4 DURATION: Permanent.
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16.5.64.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: May 30, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.
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16.5.64.6 OBJECTIVE: To establish the procedures and policies for revocation of expired licenses and the reinstatement of a license revoked for non-renewal.
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16.5.64.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]
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16.5.64.8 REVOCATION OF LICENSE FOR NON-RENEWAL: Unless an application for license renewal is received by the board office, or post-marked, before September 1, the license shall be revoked for non-renewal.
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16.5.64.9 REINSTATEMENT OF REVOKED LICENSE FOR NON-RENEWAL:
A. Within one year of the revocation notice, the license may be reinstated by payment of renewal and reinstatement fees, compliance with continuing education for the previous renewal cycle and for the year of the revocation. Applicants for reinstatement after one year of revocation shall apply as a new applicant and meet all requirements for initial licensure.
B. Applicants for reinstatement shall provide for verification of licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice dental therapy, or other health care profession within the previous year. Verification shall be sent directly to the board office from the other state(s) board, shall include a seal, and shall attest to the status, issue date, expiration date, license number, and other information contained on the form.
C. Upon receipt of a completed reinstatement of revoked license application, including all documentation and fees, a dental board member, will review and may approve the application. The board may formally accept the approval of the application at the next scheduled meeting.
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HISTORY OF 16.5.64 NMAC: [RESERVED]