Title 25, Professions And Occupations

[§439A-13] Fees; compliance resolution fund. All fees required by this chapter shall be as provided in rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 91 and shall be deposited with the director to the credit of the compliance resolution fund established pursuant to section 26-…

[§439A-14] Renewal of licenses. (a) The holder of a barber, beauty operator, beauty instructor, barber shop, or beauty shop license issued by the board shall biennially, on or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, renew the license and pay the renewal fee. (b) The holder …

[§439A-15] Citation for licensee or permittee violations; fines. (a) In addition to any other remedy available under this chapter, the department may issue a citation to any person who holds a barber, beauty operator, beauty instructor, barber shop, beauty shop, or beauty school …

[§439A-16] Refusal to grant license or permit; suspension and revocation of licenses or permits. (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may take disciplinary action against any license or permit issued under this chapter, including but not limited to su…

[§439A-16.5] Revocation of license or denial of application to renew, restore, or reinstate a license based on conviction requiring registration as a sex offender; conditions. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board shall automatically revoke a license or deny an a…

[§439A-17] Appeal from actions of the board; hearing. (a) An appeal may be taken from a final action of the board suspending or revoking a license, apprentice permit, or temporary permit for the causes pursuant to section 439A-16 to the circuit court of the circuit in which the p…

[§439A-18] Board to aid prosecution. The board shall aid prosecuting officers in the prosecution of persons charged with violations of this chapter. [L 2022, c 73, pt of §1]

[§439A-19] Right of injunction. The department may, in addition to any other remedies available, apply to a court having competent jurisdiction for an injunction to restrain any violation of this chapter. [L 2022, c 73, pt of §1]

[§439A-2] Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Adequate sanitary facilities" means toilets located in properly ventilated rooms with doors, hot and cold running water, sinks or wash basins, and other requirements as may be prescribed by rule of the board. "Apprentice permit" me…

[§439A-20] Cumulative remedies. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this chapter shall be cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of the State. [L 2022, c 73, pt of §1]

[§439A-3] License or permit required. (a) No person shall for commercial purposes practice as a barber apprentice, beauty apprentice, barber, beauty operator, or beauty instructor; operate a barber shop, beauty shop, or beauty school; or announce or advertise as being prepared or…

[§439A-4] Board of barbering and cosmetology. (a) There is established the board of barbering and cosmetology placed within the department pursuant to section 26-9. The board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed and may be removed by the governor pursuant to sect…

[§439A-5] Powers and duties of the board. (a) In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall have all the powers necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter, including the power to: (1) Approve examinations for licensure to engage in the pra…

[§439A-6] Applications; requisites for admission to examination. (a) Each person who desires to practice as a barber apprentice, beauty apprentice, barber, beauty operator, or beauty instructor shall: (1) Be at least sixteen years of age; (2) File with the board a written applica…

[§439A-7] Apprentice permits. (a) A barber apprentice or beauty apprentice shall obtain an apprentice permit before beginning apprenticeship training. (b) There shall be a ratio of not more than one apprentice to one barber or beauty operator in any shop. (c) Apprentices shall ha…

[§439A-8] Examination. (a) The board shall contract with a professional testing service to have the testing service provide examinations for applicants as required for the purposes of this chapter. (b) The professional testing service shall administer the examination approved by …

[§439A-9] Temporary permits. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to an applicant approved for examination. A temporary permit may be issued upon application for examination and payment of the required fees. The temporary permit shall allow the applicant to engage in the pr…