New Mexico Statutes
Article 17B - Body Art Safe Practices Act
Section 61-17B-8 - Sterile procedures and sanitation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

The board shall establish by rule requirements for:
A. the use and disposal of equipment and instruments; provided that:
(1) all sharps shall be sterilized prior to use;
(2) single use items shall not be used on more than one client for any reason; and
(3) all body art stencils shall be single use and disposable;
B. the sterilization or sanitation of non-disposable items;
C. the prohibition of off-site sterilization; and
D. procedures to control disease borne by contact with customer or body artist skin mucosa.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 181, § 8.
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.