# N.M. Stat. § 61-12D-9: Use of titles; restrictions

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A12D_S61-12D-9

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 61-12D-9
- **Heading:** Use of titles; restrictions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 12D / Section 61-12D-9

## Text

A. A physical therapist shall use the letters “PT” in connection with his name or place of business to denote licensure pursuant to the Physical Therapy Act.

B. It is unlawful for a person or his employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with his name or the name or activity of the business the words “physical therapy”, “physical therapist”, “physiotherapy”, “physiotherapist”, “registered physical therapist”, the letters “PT”, “LPT”, “RPT”, “MPT”, “DPT” or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied, including the billing of services labeled as physical therapy, unless the services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist.

C. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters “PTA” in connection with his name to denote licensure.

D. No person shall use the title “physical therapist assistant” or use the letters “PTA” in connection with his name or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that he is a physical therapist assistant unless he has graduated from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program approved by the board and has met the requirements of the Physical Therapy Act.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 61-12D-1 § 61-12D-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A12D_S61-12D-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-12D-2 § 61-12D-2. Legislative purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A12D_S61-12D-2.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 61-12D-4 § 61-12D-4. Board created](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A12D_S61-12D-4.md)
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