New Mexico § 61-2-15 - Exemptions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-2-15 — Exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-2-15. Exemptions
A. Except for the provisions of Section 61-2-16 NMSA 1978 and as provided in this subsection, the Optometry Act does not apply to a licensed
physician or a person, clinic or program under his responsible supervision and control,
provided that the person, clinic or program under the responsible supervision and
control of the licensed physician shall not use either loose or fixed trial lenses
for the sole purpose of determining the prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. B. Except as provided in Sections 61-2-2 , 61-2-14 , 61-2-16 and 61-2-17 NMSA 1978 , the Optometry Act does not apply to a person selling eyeglasses who does not represent
himself as being qualified to detect or correct ocular anomalies and who does not
traffic upon assumed skill in adapting ophthalmic lenses to the eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 61-2-15
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-2-15 cover?
Section 61-2-15 ("Exemptions") 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 § 61-2-15?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-2-15" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 61-2-15 apply to my situation?
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