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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)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the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act; provided, no rule or regulation may be adopted, amended or repealed except by a vote of three-fifths of the board members.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.