Chapter 61, Article 9 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the 'Professional Psychologist Act'. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-30-1, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 92, § 1; 2002, ch. 100, § 3. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9-19 NMSA 1978. The 2002 amendment, effective July 1, 2002, substituted 'Chapter 61, Article 9 NMSA 1978' for 'This Act'. Qualification under statute is sufficient to qualify psychologist as expert witness. — Where plaintiff brought action against defendant for psychological injury and mental anguish as a result of defendant's negligent care following plaintiff's breast reconstructive surgery; the trial court permitted a clinical psychologist to testify as an expert witness for plaintiff; and the psychologist was certified as a clinical psychologist under the New Mexico Professional Psychologist Act, the psychologist was qualified to testify as an expert witness in cases involving the negligent infliction of mental distress. Whalley v. Sakura, 804 F.2d 580 (10th Cir. 1986).
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