Definitions

A. “Eligible jurisdiction” means any state or territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions under 16.15.7.8 NMAC of this rule; B. “Expedited license” means a provisional license that confers the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as a regular license issued by the board. C. “Good standing” means a license is active and not expired, suspended, revoked, surrendered, conditioned, or otherwise in a status that in any manner restricts the activity of a licensee under the authority of the license. D. “Jurisdiction” has the same meaning as defined in Subsection F of Section 61-1-34NMSA 1978. E. “Licensing fee” has the same meaning as defined in Subsection E of Paragraph (1) of Section 61- 1-34 NMSA 1978. F. “Military service member” has the same meaning as defined in Subsection E of Paragraph (2) of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978. G. “Qualified applicant” means an applicant who: (1) Holds a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, as defined by Section D of 16.15.7.7 NMAC. (2) Does not have a disqualifying criminal conviction, as defined in Section J of 16.15.2.9 NMAC of the Board’s rules; and (3) Is not subject to pending disciplinary action in New Mexico. H. “Veteran” has the same meaning as defined in Section E of Paragraph (3) of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978. [16.15.7.7 NMAC - N, 6/27/2023] 16.15.7.8 EXPEDITED LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT; LIST OF DISAPPROVED LICENSING JURISDICTION; REASONS: A. Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist licensed in the following territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-31-1 NMSA: (1) American Samoa, on the grounds that education and exam requirements cannot be determined for this jurisdiction. (2) U.S Virgin Islands, on grounds that this jurisdiction does not regulate this professional. B. Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant licensed in the following territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure Section 61-1-31-1 NMSA: 16.15.7 NMAC 2 (1) American Samoa, on the grounds that this jurisdiction does not regulate this profession. (2) U.S Virgin Islands, on the grounds that this jurisdiction does not regulate this profession.