New Mexico Statutes Chapter 50. Employment Law § 50-6-18. Children working in the performing arts

A. For the purposes of this section, a “performer” means a person employed to act or otherwise participate in the performing arts, including motion picture, theatrical, radio or television products.

B. A performer under eighteen years of age is considered a child subject to the Child Labor Act unless:

C. A child may not begin work earlier than 5:00 a.m. and the workday must end no later than 10:00 p.m. on evenings preceding school days and 12:00 a.m. on mornings of nonschool days.

D. A child-performer's working hours, including school time, are limited as follows:

E. If a child engages in employment on school days, a teacher with credentials appropriate to the level of education needed shall be provided by the employer.

F. The labor department shall promulgate rules for employers in the performing arts, including education and safety requirements.