A. The board may, in the name of the people of the state of New Mexico, through the attorney general of the state of New Mexico, apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act declared to be a misdemeanor by the Professional Psychologist Act. B. If it be established that the defendant has been or is committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by the Professional Psychologist Act, the court, or any judge thereof, shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining said defendant from further committing such act. C. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of this section, the court, or any judge thereof, may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. D. Such injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies in the Professional Psychologist Act provided. History: 1953 Comp., § 67-30-14, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 92, § 14. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9-19 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For injunctions, see Rules 1-065 and 1-066 NMRA. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. yed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9-19 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For injunctions, see Rules 1-065 and 1-066 NMRA. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers §§ 122, 123. Privilege, in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, arising from relationship between psychiatrist or psychologist and patient, 44 A.L.R.3d 24.
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