A. The board shall issue a license as a community signed language interpreter to a person who:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 61-34-9

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

and (1)     files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees;

(2)     submits satisfactory evidence that the person: (a) has reached the age of majority;

(b) is of good moral character;

(c) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and

(d) holds certification under a nationally recognized signed language interpreters organization or by an equivalent organization as defined by rule of the board.

B. The board shall issue a license as an educational signed language interpreter to a person who:

and (1)     files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees;

(2)     submits satisfactory evidence that the person: (a) has reached the age of majority;

(b) is of good moral character;

(c) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and

rule.

(d) provides evidence of passing a skill assessment exam as established by C. The board shall issue a one-time, five-year provisional license to a person not meeting the community signed language interpreter or educational signed language interpreter requirements for licensure as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 61, Article 34] if the person:

(1)     has completed an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation program; or

(2)     is employed as a community signed language interpreter or an educational signed language interpreter at the time that act becomes effective.