New Mexico Administrative Code

Proof shall be provided with the original application that the applicant has, at a minimum, completed the following training prior to making application for a license as a body artist apprentice, body artist practitioner, such training must include: A. a board approved blood born…

A. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship program, an applicant for original tattoo practitioner license shall provide proof, acceptable to the board or its designee, that applicant has completed an apprenticeship program under the direct supervision of a licensed practitio…

A. An applicant whose license has been expired for one year but less than two years shall submit an application, payment of all renewal fees to bring the license current, proof of completion of blood borne pathogens training within the prior 12 months, current CPR and first aid c…

Any person licensed to practice body art tattoo and all operators.

Individuals who are licensed in one discipline may transfer 100 hours of orientation toward their apprenticeship in another discipline, if they have at least one year of full time, verified work experience in a licensed establishment and complete the remaining required hours for …

A. An applicant for licensure as a body artist may be granted credit for training and experience obtained from any source, whether within or outside New Mexico. The applicants training and experience meets the training and experience and experience required under the applicable p…

If the board determines that an applicant's training and experience is not substantially equivalent to the training and experience required under the applicable provisions of the Body Art Safe Practices Act and the regulations promulgated by the board pursuant to the Act, it may …

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Body Art Safe Practices Act, Section 61-17B-5 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

June 16, 2018, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To outline the application process, training and examination requirements and the renewal procedures.

A. Application forms: (1) Application for any license to be issued or renewed by the board shall be made on the official form provided by the board for that purpose. Incomplete applications will be returned. Designated deadlines will apply to resubmitted applications. All applica…

A. A licensee may be approved to sponsor only one body art tattoo, apprentice at a time. Incomplete applications will be returned. All applications are valid for one year from date received. A complete application includes: (1) non-refundable application fee; (2) a current New Me…

Board of Body Art Practitioners.

An operator whose establishment license has expired shall submit a reinstatement application, payment of reinstatement fee for each year the license has been expired; and name of licensed operator

Any person licensed to practice body art tattoo, piercing, scarification and all operators.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Body Art Safe Practices Act, Section 61-17B-5.

Permanent

February 4, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To outline the application process for body art operator licensure and requirements for all establishments.

A. All walls and floors of a body art establishment shall be washable and in good repair. Walls and floors shall be maintained in a clean condition. All surfaces, including client chairs and benches shall be of such construction as to be easily cleaned and sanitized after each cl…

A. Any establishment licensed by the board must be under the immediate supervision of a board licensed practitioner while licensed activity is being practiced therein. Incomplete applications will be returned. All applications are valid for one year from date received. All fees a…

Board of Body Art Practitioners.

Any person licensed to practice body art tattoo, piercing, scarification and all operators.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Body Art Safe Practices Act, Section 61-17B-5, 61-17B-9, 61-17B-10, 61-17B-11.

Permanent

February 4, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To inform licensees of the complaint procedures, enforcement and disciplinary actions.

A. A member of the board, its employees or agents may enter and inspect a school, enterprise or establishment at any time during regular business hours for the purpose of determining compliance with the Body Art Safe Practices Act. B. It shall be unlawful for any artist to perfor…

A. Convictions for any of the following offenses, or their equivalents in any other jurisdiction, are disqualifying criminal convictions that may disqualify an applicant from receiving or retaining a license issued by the board: (1) murder; (2) aggravated assault; (3) assault wit…

Board of Body Art Practitioners.

A. All sharps shall be sterilized prior to use and stored in paper peel-packs. B. Single use items shall not be used on more than one client for any reason. After use, all single use needles, razors and other sharps shall be immediately disposed of in approved sharps containers. …

A. Prior to performing a body art procedure on a client, the practitioner shall: (1) inform the client, verbally and in writing that the following health conditions may increase health risks associated with receiving a body art procedure: (a) history of diabetes; (b) history of h…

Any person licensed to practice body art tattoo, piercing, scarification and all operators.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Body Art Safe Practices Act, Section 61-17B-8.

Permanent

February 4, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To provide minimum licensure with minimum practice of standards.

Practitioners are required to comply with the following minimum standards. A. A practitioner shall perform all body art procedures in accordance with universal precautions set forth by occupational health and safety administration (OSHA) and the United States centers for disease …

A. All non-disposable instruments used for body art shall be cleaned thoroughly after each use by scrubbing with a liquid soap solution and hot water or an appropriate disinfectant to remove blood and tissue residue and placed in an ultrasonic unit which shall remain on the premi…

Board of Body Art Practitioners.