The frequent presence of any child under sixteen years of age, during school hours, at any place where workers are at work more or less habitually shall be prima facie evidence that such child is unlawfully engaged in labor, if no permit is exhibited.
§ 50-6-11 NMSA 1978
[Habitual presence of child under sixteen at a place of work during school hours; prima facie evidence of employment.]
Known as the Child Labor Act
The act spans §§ 50-6-1 to 50-6-9 (20 sections).
Laws 1925, ch. 79, § 12; C.S. 1929, § 80-117; 1941 Comp., § 57-512; 1953 Comp., § 59-6-12.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.