Section 61-31-17 - License denial, suspension or revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
61-31-17. License denial, suspension or revocation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
A. In accordance with procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, revoke or suspend any license held or applied for under the Social Work Practice Act [61-31-1 NMSA 1978], upon grounds that the licensee or applicant:
(1) is guilty of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to procure any license or certification provided for in the Social Work Practice Act;
(2) has been adjudicated as mentally incompetent by regularly constituted authorities;
(3) has been convicted of a felony;
(4) is guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct;
(5) is habitually or excessively using controlled substances or alcohol;
(6) has repeatedly and persistently violated any of the provisions of the Social Work Practice Act or regulations of New Mexico or any other state or territory and has been convicted thereof;
(7) has been convicted of the commission of any illegal operation;
(8) is grossly negligent or incompetent in the practice of social work; or
(9) has had a license to practice social work revoked, suspended or denied in any jurisdiction, territory or possession of the United States or another country for acts of the licensee similar to acts described in this subsection. A certified copy of the record of the jurisdiction, territory or possession of the United States or another country making such revocation, suspension or denial shall be conclusive evidence thereof.
B. Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted by sworn complaint of any person, including members of the board, and shall conform with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act. Any party to a hearing may obtain a copy of the hearing record upon payment of costs for such copy.