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New Mexico

SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

No SUNucate legislation has been enacted.

Comparison to SUNucate

New Mexico has not adopted the major components of the SUNucate model legislation. The state remains an opportunity state for comprehensive school and youth camp sunscreen access protections.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

No formal bills

Sources

No enacted statute identified

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

New Mexico does not have any state laws regulating medical spas. The New Mexico Medical Board released a Medical Spa Policy that requires a medical director or supervising physician to be an appropriately trained MD or DO and physically present or readily available. Laser may be delegated to a trained and certified medical assistant under direct supervision. Only a physician, APRN, or PA may perform neurotoxin injections, dermal fillers, microneedling, or chemical peels and these procedures may not be delegated.

Opportunities for Improvement

Since there are no laws in place, New Mexico would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

New Mexico Medical Board Medical Spa Policy

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