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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-17A-9. Licensure requirements; cosmetologists

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A cosmetologist license shall be issued to any person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation, and who:

(1) is at least seventeen years of age;

(2) has completed a course in cosmetology of at least one thousand six hundred hours at a school approved by the board; and

(3) has passed an examination approved by the board.

B. The name of a licensed cosmetologist may be immediately followed by the initials “R.C.”, as a right and privilege of licensure.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-17A-9. Licensure requirements; cosmetologists - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-17a-9/

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