New Mexico Register / Volume XXXII, Issue 22 / November 30, 2021

This is an amendment to 16.27.17 NMAC, Sections 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 16, effective 11/30/2021.

16.27.17.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, [Section 61-9A-24 NMSA 1978] Sections 61-9A-9 and 61-9A-24 NMSA 1978.

[16.27.17.3 NMAC- Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.3, 6/15/2001; A, 11/30/2021]

16.27.17.8 APPLICATION FEE: Applicants for licensure or certification shall pay a $75.00 application fee for each level of licensure, which is due at the time of initial application and is non-refundable. There is an additional re-review fee of $25.00 for review of applications which have been denied at the initial level requested and as defined in [Part 3, section 16.27.3.8.D] Subsection D of 16.27.3.8 NMAC.

[16.27.17.8 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.8, 6/15/2001; A, 11/30/2021]

16.27.17.9 INITIAL LICENSE FEE: Individuals accepted for licensure shall pay an initial licensure fee. This fee is based on the biennial cost of the license and must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

A. Fee for initial licensure as a mental health counselor and associate marriage and family therapist is $75. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

B. Fee for initial licensure as a professional mental health counselor is $150. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

C. Fee for initial licensure as a clinical mental health counselor, a marriage and family therapist or an art therapist is $220. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

D. Fee for initial licensure as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, alcohol abuse counselor, drug abuse counselor is $150. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

E. Fee for initial licensure as a substance abuse associate is $75. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

F. Fee for initial licensure as a CEU Provider is $100. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

[16.27.17.9 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.9, 6/15/2001; A, 7/1/2004; A, 2/10/2006; A, 11/30/2021]

16.27.17.10 RENEWAL FEES: The fees are as listed below and are non-refundable:

A. Licensed mental health counselor, $75.00.

B. Registered independent mental health counselor, $150.00.

C. Professional mental health counselor, $150.00.

D. Clinical mental health counselor, $220.00.

E. Marriage and family therapist, $220.00.

F. Professional art therapist, $220.00.

G. Alcohol and drug abuse counselor, $150.00.

H. Alcohol abuse counselor, $150.00.

I. Drug abuse counselor, $150.00.

J. Substance abuse associate, $75.00.

K. Licensed associate marriage and family therapist, $75.00.

L. [renew extension penalty] Late continuing education unit (CEU) extension request fee, $300.00.

M. CEU provider, $100.

[16.27.17.10 NMAC- Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.10, 6/15/2001; A, 7/1/2004; A, 2/10/2006; A, 11/30/2021]

16.27.17.13 DUPLICATE OR REPLACEMENT LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE FEE: A duplicate or replacement fee of $25.00 must be paid at the time of request and must include [a notarized] an affidavit of need and is non-refundable.

[16.27.17.13 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.13, 6/15/2001]

16.27.17.14 LATE FEE: Any renewal application, with the exception of CEU providers, including fee, not postmarked by the license expiration date is considered expired. Renewal after the expiration date, but during the 30-day period, is subject to a late fee of $100.00 which is non-refundable. CEU provider renewals received after the expiration date, but during the 30-day period, is subject to a late fee of $150.00 which is non-refundable.

[16.27.17.14 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.14, 6/15/2001; A, 2/10/2006; A, 11/30/2021]

16.27.17.16 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: The board will charge the following administrative fees, which are non-refundable:

A. $10.00 for file copies.

B. $10.00 for written license verification.

[C. $250.00 for address labels of New Mexico licensed counselors and therapists.]

D. $150.00 for an address list of New Mexico licensed counselors and therapists.]

[E.] C. $300.00 for electronic list of New Mexico licensed counselors and therapists.

[F.] D. $25.00 charge for returned checks.

[G.] E. $100.00 for pre-approved continuing education provider number.

[H. $20.00 administrative NCAC examination fees.]

[I.] F. $25.00 administrative NCE, NCMHCE, marriage and family therapist, art therapist, and NCAC examinations fees.

G. $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) per CEU credit hour fee for CEU credit hours incorrectly issued by the CEU provider.

[16.27.17.16 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 27.10.16, 6/15/2001; A, 7/1/2004; A, 2/10/2006; A, 11/30/2021]