Section 61-23-20 - Engineering; licensure and renewal fees; expirations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2012.)
61-23-20. Engineering; licensure and renewal fees; expirations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2012.)
A. Licensure shall be for a period of two years as prescribed in the rules of procedure. Initial certificates of licensure shall be issued in accordance with the board's rules.
B. The board shall establish by rule a biennial fee for professional engineers. Licensure renewal is accomplished upon payment of the required fee and satisfactory completion of the requirements of professional development.
C. The executive director of the board shall send a renewal notice to each licensee's last known address. Notice shall be mailed at least one month in advance of the date of expiration of the license.
D. Each licensee shall have the responsibility to notify the board of any change of address.
E. Upon receipt of a renewal fee and fulfillment of other requirements, the board shall issue a licensure renewal card that shall show the name and license number of the licensee and shall state that the person named has been granted licensure to practice as a professional engineer for the biennial period.
F. Every license shall automatically expire if not renewed on or before the last day of the biennial period. A licensee, however, shall be permitted to reinstate a certificate without penalty upon payment of the required fee within sixty days of the last day of the biennial period. After expiration of this grace period, a delinquent licensee may renew a certificate by the payment of twice the biennial renewal fee at any time up to twelve months after the renewal fee became due. Should the licensee wish to renew an expired certificate after the twelve-month period has elapsed, the licensee shall submit a formal application and fee as provided in Section 61-23-17 NMSA 1978. The board, in considering the reapplication, need not question the applicant's qualifications for licensure unless the qualifications have changed since the license expired. The board may adopt rules for inactive and retired status.