Not withstanding any other provisions under these rules, the department shall have the authority to:
- A. process and issue licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of the Barbers and Cosmetology Act and board rules;
- B. investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of the Barbers and Cosmetology Act and report results of investigation to the board;
- C. approve the selection of and supervise primary staff assigned to the board;
- D. carry out the operations of the board to include budgetary expenditures;
- E. maintain records, including financial records; and
- F. keep a licensee record in which the names, addresses and license numbers of all licensees shall be recorded together with a record of all license renewals, suspensions and revocations.
[19.36.1.9 NMAC - N, 12/27/2022]