N.M. Admin. Code § 16.36.1.10

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 16.36.1.10 - EXEMPTIONS
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, Section 61-17B-1 NMSA 1978.
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.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.36.1.10

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 01, January 15, 2016, eff. 2/4/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 11, June 12, 2018, eff. 6/21/2018