# N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-3: Board powers

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-3
- **Heading:** Board powers
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 3B / Section 61-3B-3

## Text

The board may:

A. enforce the provisions of the Lactation Care Provider Act in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act and promulgate rules to execute the provisions of the Lactation Care Provider Act;

B. license qualified applicants;

C. discipline licensees;

D. enforce qualification for licensure;

E. establish standards for licensee competence for continuing in or returning to practice based on approved certification;

F. issue orders relating to the practice of lactation care and services in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act;

G. regulate licensee advertising and prohibit false, misleading or deceptive practices;

H. establish a code of conduct for licensees;

I. prepare information for the public that describes the regulatory functions of the board and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board; and

J. appoint a lactation care provider advisory committee consisting of at least one member who is a board member and at least two members who are experts in lactation to assist in the performance of the board's duties.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-1 § 61-3B-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-2 § 61-3B-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-3 § 61-3B-3. Board powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-4 § 61-3B-4. Licensure requirement; qualifications; exemptions from licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-5 § 61-3B-5. License fees; term; renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-6 § 61-3B-6. Disciplinary proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 61-3B-7 § 61-3B-7. Expedited license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C61_A3B_S61-3B-7.md)

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