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N.M. Stat. § 61-14-1 (2026)

Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.)

✓ current as of May 2026
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Chapter 61, Article 14 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Veterinary Practice Act".

History: 1953 Comp., § 67-11-12, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 62, § 1; 2011, ch. 30, § 2.
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Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14-20 NMSA 1978.

The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, changed the statutory reference to the
act.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity of statutes or regulations
relating to practice of veterinary medicine, 8 A.L.R.4th 223.

Veterinarian's liability for malpractice, 71 A.L.R.4th 811.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2006–2008 · leading case: New Mexico Bd. of Veterinary Med. v. Riegger, 164 P.3d 947 (N.M. 2007).
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New Mexico Bd. of Veterinary Med. v. Riegger, 164 P.3d 947 (N.M. 2007). · cites it 2× “{1} The New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine (the Board) issued a notice of contemplated action against veterinarian Michael Riegger, alleging violations of the Veterinary Practice Act (VPA), NMSA 1978, §§ 61-14-1 to -20 (1967, as amended through 2005).”
Rio Grande Kennel Club v. City of Albuquerque, 190 P.3d 1131 (N.M. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “1, -17 and -20 (1912, as amended through 1993); (3) the cruelty to animals statute, NMSA 1978, §§ 30-18-1 and -9 (2007); and (4) the New Mexico Veterinary Practice Act, NMSA 1978, § 61-14-1 to -20 (1967, as amended through 2005).”
New Mexico Bd. of Veterinary Med. v. Riegger, 137 P.3d 619 (N.M. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 4× “A hearing was held before a hearing officer pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act (ULA), NMSA 1978, §§ 61-1-1 to -33 (1957, as amended through 2003), and the Veterinary Practice Act (VPA), NMSA 1978, §§ 61-14-1 to -20 (1967, as amended through 2005).”
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