Each of the following constitutes a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by a fine of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for less than one year, or both, in the discretion of the court:
A. the violation of any of the provisions of the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act [61-17A-1 NMSA 1978] or a violation of any regulation promulgated pursuant to that act;
B. obtaining or attempting to obtain a license for money other than the required fee or for any other thing of value or by fraudulent misrepresentations; or
C. practicing or attempting to practice by fraudulent misrepresentations.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 171, § 23.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal, see 61-17A-25 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 12 Am. Jur. 2d Bribery §§ 4 to 7.
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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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.)