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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)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Barbers get new routes to licensing
Applicants qualify for North Dakota’s barber exam through 1,100 hours of approved training or an active out-of-state license held for at least one year. Training covers sanitation, safety, laws, and rules through a licensed barber school or public-school barbering program. Applicants must pay the application fee; those who meet licensing standards, pass the exam, and pay the initial fee receive licenses. The board may require more training after a third failed exam. It must also set licensing rules for applicants with current out-of-state or foreign licenses and substantially similar qualifications.
Restricted barber licenses allow shop-only work
The law creates a restricted barber license for applicants with no barbering-related discipline in the past five years. Applicants must pass a written test on state laws and rules. They must also complete the board’s restricted course at a licensed barber school or have held an active out-of-state or foreign barber license within five years. Restricted barbers must work in a licensed host shop and cannot own or run a shop. Applicants practicing under supervision may continue after a first exam failure until the next exam’s results, but must stop after a second failure.
Retired barbers get limited work licenses
Barbers qualify for a retired license at age 65 or after at least 20 years of licensed practice. The board must issue the license once the applicant meets that requirement and pays the initial licensing fee. Holders may work no more than five days per month.
Temporary licenses let barbers start supervised work
Applicants who qualify for the barber exam and pay the required fee can get a temporary license. It lasts no more than three months from the verified graduation or training-completion date. Work must be supervised by a licensed barber until results from the next scheduled exam are available. After failing, the holder can apply for an extension, pay the fee, and register for the next scheduled exam.
Barbers face ongoing training requirements
North Dakota barbers and barber instructors must complete at least six hours of continuing education every two years. They must finish before August 1 of the renewal cycle. Approved learning may include seminars, workshops, conventions, and video courses. Failure to comply can bring suspension, license loss, probation, a fine, or refusal to renew.
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
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