N.M. Stat. § 77-1B-7
Euthanasia instructors; certification. (Repealed effective
July 1, 2030.)
A. The board shall have authority over the certification of euthanasia instructors.
B. A person certified to practice as a euthanasia instructor shall:
(1)
have passed the examination approved by the board to qualify as a
euthanasia instructor;
(2)
have completed training in euthanasia practices, as defined by the board,
within one year preceding the date the application for certification is submitted;
(3)
have participated in the euthanasia of animals for a minimum of three
years preceding the date of application;
(4)
not have been found guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to
procure any type of certification; and
(5)
pay the required fee.
C. The board may certify an applicant as a euthanasia instructor without an
examination if the applicant has been certified or licensed under the laws of another
state and the applicant meets the qualifications set forth in Paragraphs (3) through (5) of
Subsection B of this section.
D. A person whose euthanasia instructor certification expires while on active duty
with the armed forces of the United States, called into service or training with the state
militia or in training or education under the supervision of the United States government
prior to induction into military service may have the certification restored without paying
renewal fees, if within two years after the termination of that service, training or
education, except under conditions other than honorable, the board is furnished with
satisfactory evidence that the person has been engaged in such service, training or
education.