Section 9. Types Of License

A. Annual license: An annual license is issued for a one year period to a long term care facility which has met all requirements of these regulations. B. Temporary license: The licensing authority may, at its sole discretion, issue a temporary license prior to the initial survey, or when the licensing authority finds partial compliance with these regulations. (1) A temporary license shall cover a period of time, not to exceed 120 days, during which the facility must correct all specified deficiencies. (2) In accordance with Subsection D of Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, no more than two consecutive temporary licenses shall be issued. C. Amended license: A license must apply to the licensing authority for an amended license when there is a change of administrator/director, when there is a change of name for the facility, when a change in capacity is sought, a change in bed classification is sought, or an addition or deletion of any special or operation unit(s) as listed in these regulations is sought. (1) Application must be on a form provided by the licensing authority. (2) Application must be accompanied by the required fee for amended license. (3) Application must be submitted within 10 working days of the change.