New Mexico Statutes
Article 17A - Barbers and Cosmetologists
Section 61-17A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Chapter 61, Article 17A NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Barbers and Cosmetologists Act".
History: Laws 1993, ch. 171, § 1; 2013, ch. 166, § 3.
The 2013 amendment, effective June 14, 2013, added the NMSA chapter and article for the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act; and at the beginning of the sentence, deleted "Sections 1 through 24 of this act" and added "Chapter 61, Article 13 NMSA 1978".
Law reviews. — For article, "Constitutional Limitations on the Exercise of Judicial Functions by Administrative Agencies," see 7 Nat. Res. J. 599 (1972).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 11 Am. Jur. 2d Barbers and Cosmetologists §§ 4 to 12.
Places or persons within purview of statute or ordinance as to licensing of barbers, 31 A.L.R. 433, 59 A.L.R. 543.
Validity, construction, and effect of statute or ordinance regulating beauty culture schools, 56 A.L.R.2d 879.
39A C.J.S. Health and Environment §§ 37 to 39.

Structure New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses

Article 17A - Barbers and Cosmetologists

Section 61-17A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-3 - Barbering defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-4 - Cosmetology defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-4.1 - Hairstyling defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-5 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-6 - Board created; membership. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-7 - Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-8 - Licensure requirements; barbers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-8.1 - Licensure requirements; hairstylists. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-9 - Licensure requirements; cosmetologists. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-10 - Licensure requirements of manicurists-pedicurists, estheticians and electrologists. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-11 - Licensure of instructors. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-12 - Licensure of schools. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-13 - Repealed.

Section 61-17A-14 - Barbers and cosmetologists fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-15 - Licensure of all establishments and enterprises. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-16 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-17 - Licensure under prior law; endorsement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-18 - License to be displayed; notice of change of place of business. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-19 - License nontransferable. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-20 - Duration, restoration and renewal of licenses. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-21 - Grounds for refusal to issue, renew, suspend or revoke a license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-22 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-23 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-24 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Section 61-17A-25 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)