1. A. Any person is eligible to be registered as a practitioner and is qualified to receive a license as a registered barber, cosmetologist, hairstylist, manicurist, esthetician, manicurist/esthetician, or electrologist who submits proof that the applicant:

   1. (1) is at least 17 years of age;
   2. (2) has completed the course of study for the license in a licensed school within the preceding 12 months; or for a barber license, proof that the applicant has either completed the course of study in a licensed school within the preceding 24 months or has successfully completed a barber apprenticeship program registered by the state apprenticeship agency within the preceding 24 months;
   3. (3) has paid the required fees as set forth in these rules; and
   4. (4) has passed the practical and written examination conducted by the board.

2. B. Any person is eligible for initial registration or re-registration as an instructor and is qualified to receive a license as an instructor who submits proof that the applicant has met all the above requirements and in addition:

   1. (1) for barber instructors, has an education equivalent to the completion of four years of high school; and
   2. (2) holds a current license in New Mexico as a practitioner in the field in which the applicant is seeking licensure as an instructor.
   3. (3) Applications are valid for one year from date of receipt.
3. (4) All application fees are non-refundable.

[16.34.5.8 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 34.5.8, 6/16/2001; A, 7/16/2004; A, 12/17/2015; A, 10/29/2016; A, 7/14/2018, A, 12/27/2022; A, 8/29/2023]