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North DakotaHB 13172025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 43-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restricted, temporary, and retired barber licenses; to amend and reenact sections 43-04-01, 43-04-04, 43-04-06, 43-04-30, 43-04-30.1, 43-04-32, and 43-04-42 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the board of barber examiners, barber licensing, continuing education, and fees; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Bernie Satrom (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.
New license options for barbers
The law defines four license types: full, restricted, temporary, and retired. A restricted license needs no discipline in the past five years, a laws-and-rules exam, and recent training or a recent license. Restricted barbers must work in a licensed host shop and cannot own a shop. A temporary license lets recent graduates work under supervision for up to three months, and they can extend after a failure if they pay and register for the next exam. A retired license is for age 65+ or 20+ years of practice, and it limits work to five days per month after you pay the initial fee.
License required to practice barbering
You must hold a valid license to practice barbering in North Dakota. Allowed licenses are barber, restricted barber, retired barber, or temporary barber. The board sets the procedures and fees to get and keep these licenses.
Who can take the barber exam
You can take the licensing exam if you pay the fee and either held a valid out‑of‑state barber license for at least one year, or finished at least 1,100 hours of training. If you pass and pay the initial fee, the board issues your license. After a third failure, the board may require extra training and charge re‑exam fees.
Barber and shop fees set
Master exam and certificate cost $100. Renewal is $100; restoring an expired master certificate adds a $20 penalty. Shops pay $50 a year for a license; opening a shop application and inspection costs $100. Barber schools pay $125 a year; a certificate under section 43‑04‑38.1 costs $175; duplicate licenses cost $10. Restoring an expired shop license adds a $20 penalty. Service members in good standing can restore without the penalty. The printed instructor renewal fee is unclear in the law.
Six hours training every two years
Barbers and barber instructors must complete at least six hours of continuing education every two years. Finish by August 1. The board can approve courses and charge a small accreditation fee. It may suspend, fine, or deny renewal if you do not comply.
New rules for Barber Board
The governor appoints at least three barbers to the board for staggered three‑year terms from lists the state barber association submits. The board may add up to two nonvoting advisers. It elects a president, vice president, and secretary‑treasurer. The secretary‑treasurer must carry a $5,000 bond. The president and secretary‑treasurer can administer oaths.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bernie Satrom
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Cole Conley
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
Yes: 77 • No: 14
Senate vote • 3/24/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 2
Yes: 42 • No: 2
House vote • 1/31/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 8
Yes: 81 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/16
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/15/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSigned by President
4/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
4/9/2025HouseConcurred
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/25/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 2
3/24/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/21/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
3/20/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:45
3/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/3/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 8
1/31/2025HouseLaid over one legislative day
1/28/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/27/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
1/24/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/21/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee
Adopted by the Senate Workforce Development Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
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