Title 54

NRS 644A.270 Hearings and proceedings by or before less than entire Board. 1. Any investigation, inquiry, hearing or proceeding which the Board is empowered to hold or undertake may be held or undertaken by or before one or more members of the Board, and the finding or order of t…

NRS 644A.275 Regulations: Generally. The Board shall adopt reasonable regulations: 1. For carrying out the provisions of this chapter. 2. For conducting examinations of applicants for licenses and certificates of registration. 3. For governing the recognition of, and the credits …

NRS 644A.277 Regulations governing curriculum for course of study in advanced esthetics to be used by licensed school of cosmetology that wishes to offer such course. 1. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing a curriculum for a course of study in advanced esthetics to be u…

NRS 644A.280 Regulations governing sanitary conditions. 1. The Board may adopt such regulations governing sanitary conditions as it deems necessary with particular reference to the precautions to be employed to prevent the creating or spreading of infectious or contagious disease…

NRS 644A.300 Cosmetologists: Qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a cosmetologist any person who has made application to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who before or on the date of the examination: 1. Is not less th…

NRS 644A.305 Cosmetologists: Scope of examination. Examinations for licensure as a cosmetologist may include: 1. Practical demonstrations in shampooing the hair, hairdressing, styling of hair, finger waving, coloring of hair, nail technology, cosmetics, thermal curling, marcellin…

NRS 644A.310 Cosmetologist’s apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration. 1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice to a person …

NRS 644A.315 Hair designers: Qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a hair designer each person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who: 1. Is not less than 18 years of age. 2. Is of good moral character…

NRS 644A.320 Hair designers: Scope of examination. The examination for licensure as a hair designer may include: 1. Practical demonstrations in shampooing the hair, hairdressing, styling of hair, finger waving, coloring of hair, thermal curling, marcelling, massage of the scalp w…

NRS 644A.325 Hair designer’s apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration. 1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as a hair designer’s apprentice to a person …

NRS 644A.328 Advanced estheticians: Qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an advanced esthetician any person who has made the application to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and: 1. Is at least 18 years of age; 2. Is of good m…

NRS 644A.329 Advanced estheticians: Scope of examination. The examination for a license as an advanced esthetician may include: 1. Practical demonstrations in advanced esthetics; 2. Written and oral tests on: (a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation; (b) The use of electricit…

NRS 644A.330 Estheticians: Qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an esthetician any person who has made application to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and: 1. Is at least 18 years of age; 2. Is of good moral character; 3. Has…

NRS 644A.335 Estheticians: Scope of examination. The examinations for an esthetician may include: 1. Practical demonstrations in facial massage, cosmetics or arching the eyebrow; 2. Written and oral tests on: (a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation; (b) The use of mechanical…

NRS 644A.340 Esthetician’s apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration. 1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as an esthetician’s apprentice to a person if:…

NRS 644A.345 Nail technologists: Qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a nail technologist any person who has made application to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and who, before or on the date of the examination: 1. Is not le…

NRS 644A.350 Nail technologists: Scope of examination. The examination for a license as a nail technologist may include: 1. Practical demonstrations in nail technology, pedicuring or the wrapping or extension of nails; 2. Written and oral tests on: (a) Antisepsis, sterilization a…

NRS 644A.355 Nail technologist’s apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration. 1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as a nail technologist’s apprentice to a…

NRS 644A.360 General qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination as a hair braider each person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who: 1. Is not less than 18 years of age. 2. Is of good moral character. 3. Has successfully c…

NRS 644A.370 Scope of examination. The examination for licensure as a hair braider pursuant to NRS 644A.360 may include: 1. A written test on antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation; 2. A written test on the laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology…

NRS 644A.375 Qualifications for examination; fee. 1. The Board shall admit to examination for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist, any person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who: (a) Is not less than 16 years of age. (b) Is of…

NRS 644A.380 Scope of examination. The examination for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist must include: 1. A written test on the laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology; and 2. Such demonstrations and other tests as the Board r…

NRS 644A.395 Certificate of registration required to practice in licensed cosmetological establishment; qualifications; fee; qualifications of makeup artist not required to be registered; expiration. 1. Each makeup artist who engages in the practice of makeup artistry in a licens…

NRS 644A.400 Electrologists: Qualifications for examination. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an electrologist any person who has made application to the Board in the proper form and paid the fee, and who before or on the date set for the examination: 1. Is n…

NRS 644A.405 Electrologists: Scope of examination. The examination for a license as an electrologist may include: 1. Practical demonstrations in the permanent removal of hair; 2. Written and oral tests on: (a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation; (b) The use of mechanical an…

NRS 644A.410 Electrologist’s apprentice: Application for registration; fee. Every electrologist’s apprentice must apply to the Board for registration. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $100. (Added to NRS by 1985, 1850) Instructors

NRS 644A.415 Provisional license: Qualifications; fee; expiration and extension. 1. The Board may grant a provisional license as an instructor to a person who: (a) Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent; (b) Has practiced as a full-time licensed cos…

NRS 644A.420 Instructors of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology: Qualifications for examination for license; fee; continuing education; scope of license. 1. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an instructor of cosmetology, …

NRS 644A.435 Student instructors: Qualifications and fee for license; scope of practice; expiration and extension of license. 1. The Board shall grant a license as a student instructor to a person who: (a) Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent; (b)…

NRS 644A.450 Application required for examination, license or certificate of registration; fee to obtain forms; contents; certification. 1. An application for admission to examination or for a license in any branch of cosmetology, or for a certificate of registration as a shampoo…

NRS 644A.455 Limited license to practice cosmetology in resort hotel or other designated locations: Application; fee; issuance; expiration and renewal; notice by holder of intention to practice under license; applicability of Board’s regulatory and disciplinary authority; regulat…

NRS 644A.460 Requirements for granting of license to person licensed in another state or territory or District of Columbia. Upon application to the Board, accompanied by a fee of $200, a person currently licensed in any branch of cosmetology under the laws of another state or ter…

NRS 644A.470 Examination and reexamination: Fees and charges. 1. In addition to the fee for an application, the fees for examination are: (a) For examination as a cosmetologist, not less than $75 and not more than $200. (b) For examination as an electrologist, not less than $75 a…

NRS 644A.475 Examinations: General requirements. All examinations of applicants must: 1. Include both practical demonstrations and written or oral tests, except where otherwise provided in this chapter. 2. Not be confined to any special system or method. 3. Be consistent in both …

NRS 644A.480 Examinations: Provision in English language; provision in Spanish language upon request; request for and determination regarding translated examination; fee. 1. The Board: (a) Shall provide examinations for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, a…

NRS 644A.485 Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or evidence of registration; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedure…

NRS 644A.490 Issuance of licenses and certificates of registration; fees. 1. The Board shall issue a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, nai…

NRS 644A.495 License or certificate of registration to specify authorized occupation; scope of practice. Every license or certificate of registration issued by the Board must specify the occupation which the license or certificate entitles the holder thereof to practice. No perso…

NRS 644A.500 License or certificate of registration: Signatures and seal of Board; prima facie evidence of right to practice. 1. Every license or certificate of registration issued by the Board must be signed by the President and attested by the Secretary-Treasurer and must bear …

NRS 644A.505 Duplicate license or certificate of registration; fee. 1. A person licensed or registered pursuant to this chapter may obtain a duplicate of that license or certificate for any reason. 2. To obtain a duplicate license or certificate a person must: (a) Request a dupli…

NRS 644A.510 Notice to Board of change of place of business or personal mailing address. Every licensed or registered nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or cosmetologist shall, within 30 days afte…

NRS 644A.515 Expiration of license or certificate of registration; fee for initial license or certificate of registration; deferral of expiration in certain circumstances; regulations; notice of pending expiration of license or certificate of registration. 1. The license or certi…

NRS 644A.520 Renewal of license or certificate of registration: Application; fees; penalties for late renewal; photograph of applicant; instruction relating to infection control and prevention; payment of outstanding balances owed to Board. 1. An application for renewal of any li…

NRS 644A.525 Renewal of license or certificate of registration after expiration; restoration after retirement. 1. A nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, cosmetologist or instructor whose license or…

NRS 644A.530 Display of license or certificate of registration. 1. The holder of a license or certificate of registration issued by the Board to practice any branch of cosmetology must display his or her current license or certificate or a duplicate of the license or certificate …

NRS 644A.535 Apprentices: Display of certificate of registration; conditions and limitations on employment and training; records; status and duties of licensees involved in training; regulations. 1. A holder of a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice or appr…