New Mexico § 61-3-24 - Renewal of licenses

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-24 — Renewal of licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-3-24. Renewal of licenses

A. Any person licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act who

intends to continue practice shall renew the license every two years by the end of

the applicant's renewal month and shall show proof of continuing education as required

by the board except when on active military duty during a military action. B. Upon receipt of the application and, except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 , a fee, in an amount not to exceed one hundred ten dollars ($110), a license valid

for two years shall be issued. C. Upon receipt of the application and any required fee, the board shall verify the

licensee's eligibility for continued licensure and issue to the applicant a renewal

license for two years. D. A person who allows a license to lapse shall be reinstated by the board on payment

of any required fee for the current two years plus a reinstatement fee not to exceed

two hundred dollars ($200), provided that all other requirements are met.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 61-3-24

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-24 cover?

Section 61-3-24 ("Renewal of licenses") 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.

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