# N.M. Stat. § 61-13-10: Licensure by examinations by board

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 61-13-10
- **Heading:** Licensure by examinations by board
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 13 / Section 61-13-10

## Text

A. Upon investigation of the application and other evidence submitted, the board shall, not less than thirty days prior to any scheduled examination, notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted is satisfactory or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for rejection.

B. Examinations shall be held at least twice each year at such a time and place as the board may determine, and at other times as in the opinion of the board the number of applicants for licensure warrants.

C. The board shall administer the national standards examination in a manner specified by the national examination service with which it contracts.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-1 § 61-13-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-2 § 61-13-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-3 § 61-13-3. Criminal offender's character evaluation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-3.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-5 § 61-13-5. Organization of board; meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-6 § 61-13-6. Duties of the board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-7 § 61-13-7. Compensation of board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-8 § 61-13-8. Licensure of nursing home administrators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-9 § 61-13-9. Educational programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-10 § 61-13-10. Licensure by examinations by board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-11 § 61-13-11. Expedited licensure without examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-12 § 61-13-12. License and renewal fees; board expenditures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-12.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-13 § 61-13-13. Refusal, suspension or revocation of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-13.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-13-14 § 61-13-14. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A13_S61-13-14.md)

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