The frequent presence of any child under sixteen years of age, during school hours, at any place where workers are at work more or less habitually shall be prima facie evidence that such child is unlawfully engaged in labor, if no permit is exhibited.
History: Laws 1925, ch. 79, § 12; C.S. 1929, § 80-117; 1941 Comp., § 57-512; 1953 Comp., § 59-6-12.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 16 C.J.S. Constitutional Law § 124 et seq.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 6 - Employment of Children
Section 50-6-1 - Children under fourteen; employment prohibited.
Section 50-6-1.1 - Short title.
Section 50-6-2 - Work permit for children fourteen to sixteen.
Section 50-6-3 - Maximum hours for children fourteen to sixteen.
Section 50-6-4 - Prohibited occupations for children under sixteen; exceptions.
Section 50-6-5 - Prohibited occupations for children under eighteen.
Section 50-6-8 - Renewal of work permits.
Section 50-6-9 - Employer's records; form of permits.
Section 50-6-13 - District court jurisdiction.
Section 50-6-14 - State child labor inspector; appointment; direction; qualifications.
Section 50-6-18 - Children working in the performing arts.
Section 50-6-19 - Children employed in the performing arts; trust account; requirements.