The following persons are exempt from the provisions of the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act while in the discharge of their professional duties:
A. persons licensed by the law of this state to practice medicine and surgery or chiropractic;
B. commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States army, navy or marine hospital service;
C. registered nurses;
D. funeral service practitioners; and
E. persons providing only eyebrow-threading services.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 171, § 22; 2017, ch. 108, § 2.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal, see 61-17A-25 NMSA 1978.
The 2017 amendment, effective June 16, 2017, exempted persons who provide only eyebrow threading services from the provisions of the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act; and added Subsection E.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 11 Am. Jur. 2d Barbers and Cosmetologists § 11.
Structure 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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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-11 - Licensure of instructors. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-12 - Licensure of schools. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-14 - Barbers and cosmetologists fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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-19 - License nontransferable. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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.)