A. A person who pierces only the outer perimeter of the ear, not including any cartilage, using a pre-sterilized encapsulated single use stud ear piercing system, implementing appropriate procedures, is exempt from the requirements of the Body Art Safe Practices Act.
B. A member of a federally recognized tribe, band, nation or pueblo who performs scarification rituals for religious purposes is exempt from the requirements of the Body Art Safe Practices Act.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 181, § 7.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-17B-18 NMSA 1978.
Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 181 contains no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, is effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 17B - Body Art Safe Practices Act
Section 61-17B-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-4 - Issuance of a body art license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-5 - License; application; revocation; suspension. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-6 - Inspection by board. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-7 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-8 - Sterile procedures and sanitation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-9 - Immediate suspension. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-10 - Judicial review. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-11 - Enforcement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-13 - Municipalities. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-15 - Board created; membership. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-16 - Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-17 - Body art practitioners fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 61-17B-18 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)