61-7A-6: Board; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

A. The board shall:

(1) develop and administer an appropriate examination for qualified applicants;

(2) evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act;

(3) issue licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act;

(4) investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act;

(5) revoke, suspend or deny a license in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978];

(6) adopt an annual budget;

(7) adopt a code of ethics; and

(8) adopt in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act and file in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act; provided, no rule or regulation may be adopted, amended or repealed except by a vote of three-fifths of the board members.

B. The board may contract with the regulation and licensing department for office space and administrative support.