The bill amends Section 61-23-22 NMSA 1978 to revise exemptions for engineers under the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act. It maintains existing exemptions for licensed architects and engineers employed by business entities, ensuring that these professionals do not represent themselves as offering engineering services to the public and that their work is confined to specific legal boundaries.

A significant addition to the law is the creation of an exemption for rural electric distribution cooperatives. This new provision allows these cooperatives to operate without being subject to the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, provided their services are not offered to the public and are limited to the legal boundaries of the properties they own, lease, or operate. This change aims to facilitate the operations of rural electric cooperatives while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 61-23-22
Final Version: 61-23-22