What can a practitioner in New Mexico be disciplined for?
Enforcement · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
For unprofessional or dishonorable conduct — the board may refuse, revoke or suspend a license for conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, an open-ended catch-all sitting alongside listed acts such as procuring or aiding an illegal procedure.
(18) conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public;
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 61-6-15(D)(18) (Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct) · verified Sep 4, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related New Mexico rules
A complaint committee shall review each complaint charging a physician, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant, genetic counselor, or polysomnographic technologist with unprofessional conduct or other violations under the Medical Practice Act.
16.10.6 NMAC (Complaint procedure and institution of disciplinary action) · verified Sep 4, 2026
As defined in the Medical Practice Act, Section 61-6-15,D,(29), “unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. practicing medicine without an active license;
16.10.8.8 NMAC (Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct) · verified Sep 4, 2026
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