The bill amends Section 61-23-22 NMSA 1978, which outlines exemptions for engineers in New Mexico. It clarifies that licensed architects can engage in incidental engineering practices as long as they do not represent themselves as professional engineers and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, it specifies that engineers employed by a business entity are exempt from the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act if they only perform engineering services related to the operation of that business, provided they do not offer services to the public.

Key changes include the deletion of the limitation regarding the legal boundaries of the property owned or operated by the business entity, replaced with a broader definition that includes properties the entity owns, leases, has an easement on, or lawfully operates. The bill also clarifies that performing engineering on public works projects is considered offering services to the public and is therefore subject to the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 61-23-22