New Mexico Register / Volume XXIX, Issue 10 / May 29, 2018

 

 

This is an amendment to 16.25.8 NMAC, Sections 9 and 10, effective July 1, 2018.

 

16.25.8.9               INSTRUCTION, EXAMINATIONS, AND LICENSING:

[               A.            To obtain a bovine AI and bovine PD permit, an applicant must:

                                (1)           Complete bovine AI and bovine PD instruction given by the bovine AI and PD examiner or through another institution approved by the board.

                                                (a)           To request board approval for a particular bovine AI and PD course of instruction, an applicant must provide to the board a course outline or description, including number of instructional contact hours.

                                                (b)           At its next meeting, the board will make its determination whether approval will be granted.

                                (2)           Applicant must pass bovine AI and PD written and proficiency examinations prepared and administered by the board or its appointed agent(s).  The purpose of the examination(s) is to determine the knowledge and proficiency of each applicant.

                                (3)           Applicant must be recommended by the board appointed examiner as qualified for the bovine AI and PD permit(s).

                B.            Upon the examiner's recommendation, the board may issue a bovine AI and bovine PD permit.

                C.            Each bovine AI and PD permit applicant has one year in which to apply to the board for a permit after passing the examination(s).  If the applicant does not apply for a permit within one year, applicant must retake the examination(s).

                D.            Fees for instruction are paid directly to the instructor or institution that provides the instruction.

                                (1)           Examination fees are paid directly to the board appointed examiner; and

                                (2)           Fees for initial bovine AI and PD permits and annual renewals are paid to the board of veterinary medicine.  A current list of fees relating to bovine artificial insemination and bovine pregnancy diagnosis permits is also posted at the board’s web site: www.nmbvm.org.

                                                (a)           Initial permit: each permit, bovine AI or bovine PD - $75.

                                                (b)           Annual permit renewal: each permit, bovine AI or bovine PD - $75.

                                                (c)           Late-renewal penalty fees:

                                                                (i)            postal postmarked after December 31 but no later than January 31 - $50; or

                                                                (ii)           postal postmarked after January 31 - $75.]

                A.            To obtain a bovine AI and bovine PD permit, an applicant must:

                                (1)           Complete bovine AI and bovine PD instruction given by the bovine AI and PD examiner or through another institution approved by the board.  To request board approval for a particular bovine AI and PD course of instruction, an applicant must provide to the board a course outline or description, including number of instructional contact hours and sponsoring group or organization.  At its next meeting, the board will make its determination whether the instruction or course is adequate and if approval will be granted.

                                (2)           Pass bovine AI and PD written and proficiency examinations prepared and administered by the board or its appointed agent(s).  The purpose of the examination(s) is to determine the knowledge and proficiency of each applicant.

                                (3)           Be recommended by the board appointed examiner as qualified for the bovine AI and PD permit(s).

                B.            Upon the examiner's recommendation, the board may issue a bovine AI and bovine PD permit.

                C.            Each bovine AI and PD permit applicant has one year in which to apply to the board for a permit after passing the proficiency examination(s).  If the applicant does not apply for a permit within one year, applicant must retake the appropriate examination(s).

                D.            Fees:

                                (1)           Fees for instruction are paid directly to the instructor or institution that provides the instruction.

                                (2)           Fees for the proficiency examinations are paid directly to the board appointed examiner.

                                (3)           Fees for initial bovine AI and PD permits and annual renewals are paid to the board.  A current list of fees relating to bovine artificial insemination and bovine pregnancy diagnosis permits is also posted at the board’s web site: www.nmbvm.org.

                                                (a)           Initial permit: each permit, bovine AI or bovine PD - $75.

                                                (b)           Annual permit renewal: each permit, bovine AI or bovine PD - $75.

                                                (c)           Late-renewal penalty fees:

                                                                (i)            postal postmarked after December 31 but no later than January 31 - $50; or

                                                                (ii)           postal postmarked after January 31 - $75.

[16.25.8.9 NMAC - A, 16.25.8.9 NMAC; A, 07-01-2018]

 

16.25.8.10             PERMIT RENEWAL:

                A.            [Bovine AI and bovine PD technicians must pass the proficiency or equivalent portion of the bovine AI and PD examination every three years as determined by the board.]  To renew a Bovine AI and PD permit, a technician must submit letters of recommendation from two clients who have used the applicant’s services within the last 12 months.  The letters of recommendation shall attest to applicant’s proficiency and endorse applicant’s application for renewal.  If two client endorsements are not available, taking and passing the board administered proficiency examination will be sufficient.

                B.            Bovine AI and PD technicians are not required to accrue continuing education hours.

                C.            Before the December 31 renewal date, the board office provides bovine AI and PD technicians a renewal form to be completed and returned with the renewal fee.

                D.            If a bovine AI and PD technician permit lapses and is not renewed within one year, the applicant must re-take and pass the examination(s) before the technician can obtain a new permit.

[16.25.8.10 NMAC - A, 16.25.8.10 NMAC; A, 07-01-2018]