Section 50-6-17 - Exceptions. - New Mexico Statutes

50-6-17. Exceptions.

A.     A child under the age of sixteen may be employed without obtaining a work permit and without the restrictions on the age of the child or time of employment imposed by Sections 50-6-1 through 50-6-3 NMSA 1978 if the child is employed: 

(1)      by a parent in an occupation other than manufacturing or mining or other than an occupation found to be particularly hazardous or detrimental to the health of children under the age of sixteen; 

(2)     as an actor or performer in motion picture, theatrical, radio or television productions; or 

(3)     to sell or deliver newspapers, with the parent's consent, during the school term or during vacation and the child is attending school as required by law and does not engage in such employment except at times when the child's presence is not required at school.

B.     The employer of a child employed pursuant to Subsection A of this section is not required to obtain and preserve a work permit in accordance with Section 50-6-9 NMSA 1978 for that child.