New Mexico Statutes
Article 17B - Body Art Safe Practices Act
Section 61-17B-16 - Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

A. The board shall:
(1) in conjunction with the department of health, promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Body Art Safe Practices Act;
(2) establish fees;
(3) establish standards and provide for the issuance of new and renewal operator and body artist licenses to applicants;
(4) adopt a seal;
(5) furnish copies of rules and sanitation and sterilization requirements adopted by the board to each operator of a body art establishment;
(6) keep a record of its proceedings, a register of applicants for licensure and a register of licensed operators and body artists; and
(7) issue cease and desist orders to persons who violate the provisions of the Body Art Safe Practices Act or rules promulgated pursuant to that act.
B. The board may establish continuing education or other requirements for licensure.
C. A member of the board, its employees or agents may enter and inspect a body art establishment at any time during regular business hours for the purpose of determining compliance with the Body Art Safe Practices Act.
History: Laws 2015, ch. 129, § 8.
Effective dates. — Laws 2015, ch. 129, § 12 made Laws 2015, ch. 129, § 8 effective July 1, 2015.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-17B-18 NMSA 1978.

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