The officer authorized to issue work permits may renew a work permit at the expiration date thereof for a period not exceeding one year upon a satisfactory showing upon the part of the child, the child's parent, guardian or custodian that the provisions of the Child Labor Act are being complied with and that the child is in good health. The extension of time shall be made by the officer writing upon the certificate the following words: "this work permit is extended for a period of ...... days from this date" and by the officer signing the certificate.
History: Laws 1925, ch. 79, § 9; C.S. 1929, § 80-114; 1941 Comp., § 57-509; 1953 Comp., § 59-6-9; Laws 1973, ch. 115, § 8; 2007, ch. 257, § 9.
The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, changed "labor permit" to "work permit".
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.