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New Mexico hazardous orders for minors
Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including New Mexico — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, New Mexico layers 2 additions enforced under New Mexico Statutes Annotated §§ 50-6-1 to 50-6-19 (Employment of Children).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- New Mexico additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (online)
- State statute
- New Mexico Statutes Annotated §§ 50-6-1 to 50-6-19 (Employment of Children)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in New Mexico
All 17 federal HOs apply in New Mexico by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. New Mexico's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in New Mexico code
- 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
- HO-10Operating power-driven meat-processing machines
- HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof
See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →
New Mexico additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to New Mexico or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under New Mexico Statutes Annotated §§ 50-6-1 to 50-6-19 (Employment of Children) by New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (online).
- Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervisionNMSA §50-6-3
- Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 19NMSA §60-7B-1
Where to verify New Mexico's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and New Mexico state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.