New Mexico § 61-3-21 - Registration under previous law
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-21 — Registration under previous law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-3-21. Registration under previous law
Any person licensed as a practical nurse under any prior laws of this state whose
license is valid on the effective date of the Nursing Practice Act shall be held to
be licensed under the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act and shall be entitled
to renewal of this license as provided in the Nursing Practice Act.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 61-3-21
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-21 cover?
Section 61-3-21 ("Registration under previous law") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 61-3-21?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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