2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 17A - Barbers and Cosmetologists
Section 61-17A-22 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
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.
ANNOTATIONSDelayed 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.
