Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 643.521 Disciplinary action. 1. Any barber school licensed pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS and found to be in violation of: (a) Any provision of NRS 643.177 may be fined: (1) For the first offense in any licensing period, an amount not to exceed $100; (2) For the second offens…

NAC 643.525 Notice of violations and administrative fine; request for hearing; date fines are due. 1. At the time of an inspection, the board member or agent of the Board conducting the inspection, shall present to the barber or owner of the barber school under inspection a list …

NAC 643.530 Walls and floor coverings. 1. A barber school must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. 2. The furniture, equipment, tools, utensils, floors, walls, ceilings, windows and restrooms of a barber school must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. 3. The …

NAC 643.550 Waste receptacles; disposal of single-use items. (NRS 643.050, 643.200) 1. At least one covered waste receptacle must be provided for each workstand. 2. All single-use items including, without limitation, neck strips, must be disposed of immediately in the waste recep…

NAC 643.560 Washing of hands. Every student and instructor shall wash his or her hands with soap and water immediately before serving each patron. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-15, eff. 10-8-70]

NAC 643.570 Sterilization of implements. (NRS 643.050, 643.200) All implements used by a student or instructor must be cleaned, disinfected and stored in the same manner required pursuant to NAC 643.355. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-9, eff. 10-8-70]—(NAC A by R101-18…

NAC 643.580 Towels. (NRS 643.050, 643.200) 1. A clean and unused towel must be used for each patron and may not be used again on another patron until it has been relaundered. 2. A covered and vented receptacle must be available for depositing used towels. 3. A used towel which is…

NAC 643.600 Storage of linen and towels. Clean linen and paper towels must be stored in closed cabinets. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., part Rule S-7, eff. 10-8-70]

NAC 643.610 Restrooms and lavatories. A barber school must have a restroom for men, a restroom for women and one lavatory for every two barber’s chairs with continuous hot and cold running water and suitable connections for the disposal of sewage. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd…

NAC 643.620 Minimum number of lathering machines; prohibition against use of shaving mugs and lathering brushes. 1. One lathering machine for every two barber’s chairs must be provided in a barber school. 2. Shaving mugs and lathering brushes may not be used in a barber school. […

NAC 643.630 Neckbands. A strip of cotton, a towel or a neckband made of paper must be placed around a patron’s neck so that the haircloth does not come in contact with the patron’s skin. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-12, eff. 10-8-70]

NAC 643.640 Headrests. The headrest on each barber’s chair must be provided with a clean towel or sheet of clean paper for each patron. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-13, eff. 10-8-70]

NAC 643.645 Prohibition against removal of warts, moles and blemishes and performance of service on skin with wounds. (NRS 643.050, 643.200) A student or an instructor may not: 1. Remove by any method, warts, moles or skin blemishes of any kind; or 2. Perform a service on a perso…

NAC 643.650 Prohibition against use of certain implements. The use of powder puffs, finger bowls, sponges, styptic pencils and lump alum is prohibited. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-14, eff. 10-8-70] Administration of Students

NAC 643.660 Minimum number of hours of instruction. (NRS 643.050, 643.176) 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 643.740, each student must receive 1,500 hours of instruction. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, of the 1,500 hours of instruction required by this sec…

NAC 643.670 Maximum hours of instruction allowed per day or week. A student may not receive more than 8 hours of instruction in 1 day or more than 40 hours of instruction in 1 week. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-20, eff. 10-8-70]

NAC 643.680 Rules governing conduct of students. 1. The operator of a barber school shall provide each student with a copy of the rules governing the conduct of students enrolled in the school and shall post a copy of them on a bulletin board in a conspicuous place on the premise…

NAC 643.690 Suspension or expulsion of student. 1. Each student who is suspended or expelled from a barber school must be given written notice of the student’s right to appeal the action pursuant to NAC 643.700. 2. Each student who is expelled from a barber school or who is suspe…

NAC 643.700 Appeal of suspension or expulsion. 1. A student who has been suspended or expelled from a barber school may appeal the action to the Board by requesting an appeal by a letter to the Secretary of the Board within 10 days after the effective date of the action. 2. The B…

NAC 643.710 Records of students. 1. The operator of a barber school shall maintain adequate records of the performance of each student, including: (a) Dates and hours of attendance. (b) Hours devoted to instruction in the classroom. (c) Grades of all examinations. (d) Records of …

NAC 643.720 Letter of graduation. A letter of graduation, certifying the number of hours completed by the student and that the student has completed the minimum number of procedures required, and attested to by an official of the barber school and the student, must be filed with …

NAC 643.730 Records of students in refresher courses and postgraduate students. The operator of a barber school shall keep a record as required by NAC 643.710 of each student in a refresher course and each postgraduate student. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-51, eff. 1…

NAC 643.734 Courses for cosmetologists: Required instruction. 1. Each barber school in the State shall offer a course for cosmetologists wishing to become barbers consisting of 400 hours of instruction. 2. Of the 400 hours of instruction required by this section, 350 hours must b…

NAC 643.736 Courses for cosmetologists: Time for completion; hours of instruction. (NRS 643.050, 643.085, 643.176) 1. The 400 hours of instruction for cosmetologists must be completed within 75 days after the first date of enrollment in a barber school. 2. A student enrolled in s…

NAC 643.740 Short courses. (NRS 643.050, 643.176) 1. The operator of a barber school may offer a short course, lasting at least 250 hours, of which 225 hours must be practical instruction and 25 hours of instruction in the subjects listed in subsection 4 of NAC 643.660. 2. The 22…

NAC 643.750 Instruction in services for all patrons required. Each student in a barber school must be properly instructed and prepared to cut hair and render barbering services to all patrons regardless of race. [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-61, eff. 1-19-79] MISCELLA…

NAC 643.760 Physical examinations. The Board or any of its designated agents may require any person believed or suspected to be afflicted with any infectious, contagious or communicable disease to be physically examined and may designate one or more licensed physicians to conduct…

NAC 643.770 Demonstrations, exhibitions and seminars. (NRS 643.050) 1. Upon written request, the Board may grant a permit authorizing a demonstration, exhibition or seminar, temporarily and primarily for educational purposes, of advanced techniques of any phase of barbering, for …

NAC 643.780 Disciplinary action. (NRS 643.050) 1. Any barber licensed pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS and found to be in violation of any provision of NRS 643.140 may be fined: (a) For the first offense in any licensing period, an amount not to exceed $80; and (b) For the second o…

NAC 644A.001 Definitions. (NRS 644A.275) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 644A.010 to 644A.080, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Supplied in codification; A by Bd. of Cosmetology by…

NAC 644A.010 “Classroom” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Classroom” means any room within a licensed school of cosmetology in which instruction is provided. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.013)

NAC 644A.015 “Cleaning” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Cleaning” means washing a surface or object with soap or detergent and warm water and rendering the surface or object free from all soil, dirt and debris. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substitute…

NAC 644A.020 “Disinfectant” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Disinfectant” means a chemical agent that is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for use in a hospital setting as a bactericide, fungicide or virucide. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-1…

NAC 644A.025 “Disinfection” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Disinfection” means the use of a chemical agent that eliminates harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.01…

NAC 644A.030 “Dispensary” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Dispensary” means a physical location or area in a cosmetological establishment or a school of cosmetology primarily used for the preparation, measuring, mixing, portioning or disposal of cosmetology supplies, products, chemicals…

NAC 644A.035 “Executive Director” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Board, as designated by the Board. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.017)

NAC 644A.040 “Final time record” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Final time record” means a statement of the number of hours of training completed by a student enrolled in a course of training at a school of cosmetology. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R030-08, eff. 9-18-2008; A …

NAC 644A.043 “Health care professional” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Health care professional” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453C.030. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.045 “Infection control and prevention” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Infection control and prevention” means a practice, procedure or technique that is used to resist or prevent the spread of an infectious disease. The term includes, without limitation, antisepsis, cleaning, …

NAC 644A.050 “Makeup” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Makeup” means any pigment product which is used to cover, camouflage or decorate skin. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 5-14-92; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.021)

NAC 644A.055 “Practical” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Practical” means the actual performance by a student of a partial or complete service on another person or a mannequin. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.023)

NAC 644A.060 “School of cosmetology” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “School of cosmetology” means a licensed establishment accepting compensation for instruction in cosmetology or any branch thereof which enrolls students in courses that satisfy the requirements for licensure under this…

NAC 644A.070 “Sterilization” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Sterilization” means the complete destruction of all microbial life by means of heat and pressure, including, without limitation, the use of an autoclave or a dry sterilizer approved by the United States Food and Drug Administ…

NAC 644A.075 “Theory” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Theory” means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation or examination. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0315)

NAC 644A.080 “Time record” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Time record” includes a time card, computerized printout or any other record of the times of the day that a student is in attendance in a school of cosmetology that is generated by a device approved by the Board. (Added to NAC b…

NAC 644A.085 Deviation from regulations. (NRS 644A.275) In special cases, upon application, the Board will permit deviation from the provisions of this chapter if it finds that there is good cause for the deviation and the ends of justice so require. [Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 1.3,…

NAC 644A.090 Communications to Board. (NRS 644A.275) Every written communication to the Board must contain the name, electronic mail address, telephone number and physical mailing address of the sender. [Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 2.2, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(S…