Nutrition and Dietetics: Members and Meetings
Members
Craig Klein, Chair, Professional Member
Lee Ann Loney, Vice Chair, Professional Member
Mary Ann Martinez, Professional Member
Linda Kelly, Public Member
Stephanie Woods, Public Member
SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS
The New Mexico Board of Nutrition and Dietetics “Board” will hold a rule hearing on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Following the rule hearing, the Board will convene a Board meeting to consider adoption of the rules and address regular business. The rule hearing and Board meeting will be held 10:00 a.m. at the Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM in the Sandia Conference Room.
AGENDA
The purpose of the rule hearing is to consider proposed amendments to the following rules:
16.14.1 NMAC - Definitions
16.14.5 NMAC - Test Administration
16.14.6 NMAC - Annual Renewal
16.14.7 NMAC - Reinstatement of a Lapsed License
16.14.10 NMAC - Standards of Practice
The changes to Parts 1, 5, 6, 7, and 10 are to adopt and define reciprocity which will bring the board in compliance with Senate Bill 105. This adoption will allow individuals from other states with similar licensure requirements to acquire a license in New Mexico. Test administration change is being made to clarify the use of testing agencies rather than naming a specific company that administers the examination. The Board will also make changes for clerical corrections.
To obtain and review copies of the proposed changes you may go to the Board’s website at:
www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Nutrition_and_Dietetics_Members_and_Meetings.aspx, or contact the Boards and Commissions Division at (505) 476-4622.
The Board is currently accepting public comments on the proposed amendments. Please submit written comments on the proposed changes to Richard Espinoza, Executive Director, via electronic mail at: nutritiondieteticsbd@state.nm.us or by regular mail at P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM 87504, no later than Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Persons will also be given the opportunity to present their comments at the rule hearing. All written comments will be posted to the Board’s website at: www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Nutrition_and_Dietetics_Members_and_Meetings.aspx.
An individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact Richard Espinoza, Executive Director at (505) 476-4622.
Statutory Authority: The Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act, Sections 61-7A-1 to -15 NMSA 1978 (1993, as amended through 2017), among other provisions, specifically authorizes the Board to “adopt and file all rules necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act.” See also NMSA 1978, Section 61-7A-6(A)(8)
Summary of Proposed Changes:
In addition to making minor clarification changes, the proposed rules are summarized as follows:
16.14.1.7. NMAC - Definitions
This adoption is to define “Reciprocity” which will bring the board in compliance with SB105.
16.14.5.9. NMAC – Test Administration
This change is being made to clarify the use of testing agency rather than naming a specific company that administers the examination.
16.14.6.8. NMAC – Annual Renewal
This change is being made for a clerical correction.
16.14.7.8 NMAC – Reinstatement of a Lapsed License
This change is being made for a clerical correction.
16.14.10.8. NMAC – Standards or Practice
Adding two new sections to the part.
REGULAR MEETING