# N.M. Stat. § 61-15-1: Purposes of the act

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 61-15-1
- **Heading:** Purposes of the act
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 15 / Section 61-15-1

## Text

In order to safeguard life, health and property and to promote public welfare, any person practicing architecture in this state shall be required to submit evidence that he is qualified to practice and shall be registered as provided in the Architectural Act. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice architecture in this state unless that person is duly registered or exempt under the provisions of the Architectural Act.

## Nearby sections

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- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-2 § 61-15-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-3 § 61-15-3. Board of examiners for architects created; terms; qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-4 § 61-15-4. Powers and duties of the board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-4.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-7 § 61-15-7. Certificates of registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-8 § 61-15-8. Exemptions; from registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-8.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-10 § 61-15-10. Violations; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-10.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 61-15-12 § 61-15-12. Disciplinary actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A15_S61-15-12.md)
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