# N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-9: Board created

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-9

## Section

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

## Text

A. There is created the “speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board” that shall be administratively attached to the department.

B. The board shall consist of eleven members who have been New Mexico residents for at least five years prior to their appointment. Among the membership, three members shall be licensed speech-language pathologists, two members shall be licensed audiologists, two members shall be licensed hearing aid dispensers, one member shall be a licensed otolaryngologist and three members shall represent the public and have no interest, direct or indirect, in the profession regulated.

C. A licensed member of the board shall not hold any elected or appointed office in any related professional organization.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-1 § 61-14B-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-2 § 61-14B-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-3 § 61-14B-3. Scope of practice; speech-language pathology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-3.1 § 61-14B-3.1. Scope of practice; apprentice in speech and language](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-3.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-3.2 § 61-14B-3.2. Scope of practice; clinical fellow of speech-language pathology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-3.2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-5 § 61-14B-5. Scope of practice; audiologists](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-6 § 61-14B-6. Scope of practice; hearing aid dispenser](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-7 § 61-14B-7. License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-8 § 61-14B-8. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-9 § 61-14B-9. Board created](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-10 § 61-14B-10. Terms; reimbursement; meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-11 § 61-14B-11. Board powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-12 § 61-14B-12. Requirements for licensure; speech-language pathologist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-12.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-14B-12.1 § 61-14B-12.1. Requirements for licensure; audiologist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A14B_S61-14B-12.1.md)

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