New Hampshire Administrative Code

To qualify as an approved provider, an entity shall meet the following standards relative to its program agreements: (a) A program agreement shall be developed for each participant based on the participant's specific conditions and circumstances that contains specific and objecti…

As required by Plc 503.06(c)(6), a program agreement for a participant with a treatable or modifiable condition shall contain a T/M plan that includes the following: (a) Identification of the assessment made and the condition diagnosed; (b) A clear statement of the treatment requ…

(a) To qualify as an approved provider, the entity shall: (1) Ensure that each program director it engages for its treatment and monitoring programs: a. Is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and carries professional liability coverage for the type of work to be done; b. Has fu…

(a) An approved provider may develop an NKTB path for individuals who wish to obtain guidance on, or assistance with, treatment for an impairment or potential impairment without the knowledge of the applicable board. (b) No records or reports relative to an NKTB participant's inv…

An approved provider may advertise its approved status and that it is an appropriate vehicle for any licensee who: (a) Has been directed to participate in a professionals' health program by a disciplinary order from, or agreement with, an applicable board; (b) Wishes to propose t…

(a) Only program agreements that are offered by approved providers shall be recognized by an applicable board as an acceptable vehicle for coordinating rehabilitation and monitoring services for a licensee for purposes of disciplinary orders or other agreements between an applica…

(a) Subject to (c) and (d), below, details of a licensee's participation in a professionals' health program shall not be disclosed to the applicable board unless: (1) Such disclosures are required by the applicable board's order that the licensee participate in a professionals' h…

(a) Each approved provider shall continue to meet the standards specified in Plc 503.04 for so long as it offers services to New Hampshire licensees. (b) If the executive director receives credible information that an approved provider is failing to meet one or more of the standa…

These rules establish licensing requirements and regulate the practices of body piercing, branding, and tattooing pursuant to RSA 314-A. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 601.01 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Plc 400) #12622, eff 9/21/2018; (formerly Plc 401.01) (see Rev…

(a) "Applicant" means an individual who is seeking a license to practice body art. (b) "Apprentice" means a person at least 18 years of age who works under a supervising licensee for the purpose of learning the practice of body art. (c) "Appropriate" means suitable, fit, or prope…

Pursuant to RSA 314-A:4, the following individuals shall be exempt from licensing: (a) Any person licensed by the New Hampshire board of medicine; and (b) Any person or facility which performs only soft-tissue ear lobe piercing. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 601.03 (See Revision N…

(a) Any person who wishes to engage in the practice of body art shall file an application for a body artist license. (b) Each applicant for an initial practitioner license shall submit the following to the office: (1) A completed "Body Art License Application - Initial" form, rev…

(a) Any person who wishes to engage in the practice of body art, but does not meet the practitioner licensing requirements of Plc 601.04, shall apply for an apprentice license. (b) Each applicant for initial apprentice license shall submit the following documentation to the offic…

(a) An apprenticeship for an initial body art practitioner license in a single body art classification shall include: (1) A minimum of 1500 hours of training per year under the supervision of a qualified supervising licensee; (2) Completion of the training in a period of time no …

(a) Each licensed body art practitioner wishing to add additional body art classifications to their initial license shall submit the following documentation to the office: (1) A completed "Body Art License Application - Initial" form as described in Plc 601.04(b)(1), including cu…

(a) The applicant shall submit check, cash, or money order in the appropriate amount in accordance with this section. (b) Fees, pursuant to RSA 314-A:6, for initial and renewal licensees shall be $110. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 601.08 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading f…

(a) The executive director shall review the application and notify the applicant in writing within 30 days of receipt if the application does not meet the requirements of Plc 601.04, Plc 601.05, or Plc 601.07, specifying any additional information or documentation the applicant s…

(a) A body artist who wishes to maintain his or her license shall complete and submit "Body Art Practitioner and Apprentice Renewal Application" form to the executive director in accordance with RSA 314-A:5. (b) At least 60 days prior to the expiration of a license, the executive…

(a) The licensee shall maintain full compliance with RSA 314-A and Plc 600. (b) The licensee shall only perform body art in a facility approved for use as a body art establishment in compliance with applicable town or city regulations. (c) The licensee shall only perform body art…

(a) The licensee shall use the following infection control practices: (1) Prior to performing a service, the licensee shall wash his or her hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and shall dry his or her hands with a disposable towel or air dryer; (2) Proper coverage of open…

(a) Only individuals licensed by the state of New Hampshire may practice body art in New Hampshire. (b) The practice of body art shall not include practices that are considered surgical procedure by RSA 329:1, including, but not limited to: (1) Implants under the skin; and (2) To…

The office shall, in accordance with Plc 200, investigate written complaints that allege a violation of RSA 314-A or Plc 400. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 602.05 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Plc 400) #12622, eff 9/21/2018; (formerly Plc 402.05) (see Revision Note …

(a) Prior to taking enforcement action against an applicant or body artist such as denial, suspension, or revocation of license or imposition of a fine, the office shall send to the applicant or body artist a written notice which states: (1) The action to be taken by the office; …

(a) The executive director shall suspend a license in accordance with Plc 602.06 if the body artist fails to:(1) Cooperate with an investigation by the office to the extent required by these rules; or (2) Pay a fine in accordance with Plc 602.08. (b) The length of suspension shal…

(a) When the executive director has determined that a violation of RSA 314-A or Plc 600 has occurred, the executive director shall impose a fine in accordance with RSA 314-A:10 and (d) below. (b) If the applicant or body artist waives the right to a hearing and chooses to pay the…

(a) Applicants or licensees seeking waivers of specific rules in this chapter shall submit a written request for waiver to the executive director which includes the following: (1) Specific reference to the rule for which a waiver is being sought; (2) Full explanation of why a wai…

(a) Violations of these ethical conduct standards shall constitute unprofessional conduct resulting in disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Plc 602.07. (b) A licensee shall: (1) Obey these ethical conduct standards; (2) Comply with RSA 314-A and the board's administrative rules; …

(a) The purpose of this part is to implement RSA 314-A:2, IV as enacted by Laws of 2021, 60:1, effective July 1, 2021. (b) This part shall apply to any individual who is not a licensed body art tattoo practitioner who wishes to engage in microblading. (c) The following definition…

To be eligible for a microblading certificate, an individual shall be a New Hampshire licensed esthetician or cosmetologist who has completed the following: (a) Training that meets the requirements of Plc 605.03; and (b) A course in the prevention of disease transmission and bloo…

The training required by Plc 405.02(a) shall: (a) Be at least 100 hours in length; (b) Be provided by an instructor who is accredited by one or both of the following organizations: (1) The American Academy of Micropigmentation ("AAM"); or (2) The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Pro…

(a) Any individual who wishes to engage in the practice of microblading who does not have a New Hampshire microblading certificate or a body art tattoo practitioner license shall file an application for initial microblading certificate in accordance with this section. (b) Each ap…

(a) An initial or renewal microblading certificate shall expire 2 years from the date of issuance or the expiration of the certificate holder's esthetics or cosmetology license, whichever is earlier. (b) To be eligible to renew a microblading certificate, the holder of the certif…

(a) Each applicant for an initial or renewal microblading certificate shall sign and date the application. (b) An application submitted using the on-line form shall be deemed to be signed and dated by the act of submitting the application. (c) The applicant's signature shall cons…

(a) Each microblading certificate holder shall comply with RSA 314-A and Plc 600, including but not limited to the duties and responsibilities of all licensees under Plc 602.02 and standards of hygiene under Plc 602.03 with the following exceptions: (1) Notwithstanding (a) above …

(a) The executive director shall initiate an investigation of the holder of a microblading certificate whenever the executive director receives credible information that the holder: (1) Has had a disciplinary proceeding initiated relative to his or her esthetics or cosmetologist …

The purpose of this chapter is to implement RSA 314 relative to regulating the profession of electrology, by establishing requirements for: (a) Obtaining and renewing a license to practice electrology; (b) Obtaining the reinstatement of a license to practice electrology that has …

This chapter shall apply to: (a) Any individual who intends to practice or who does actually practice electrology in New Hampshire, except as excluded by RSA 314:1, III(a) or (b), reprinted in the definition of "electrologist" in Plc 702; and (b) Any person who operates an electr…

"Advisory committee" means the electrology advisory committee created pursuant to RSA 314:2-a. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.01 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective 12/22/2022, Expires 12/22/2032 (see Revision Note at chapte…

"American Electrology Association (AEA)" means the international nonprofit membership organization for permanent hair removal professionals, accessible at https://professionals.electrology.com/. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.02 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed Decembe…

"Biological indicator test" means a test of the efficacy of sterilization processes and equipment, which uses a commercially-prepared device with a known population of highly-resistant bacterial spores to test the efficacy of sterilization. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.03 Der…

"Blend" means electrolysis that combines alternating current electrolysis, also called thermolysis, and direct current electrolysis, also called galvanic. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.04 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective…

"Didactic, live programming" means educational programming presented by an instructor or by a panel of instructors that is available to attendees at the time it is being originally presented. The term includes a program attended remotely using a computer or other audio-visual tel…

"'Electrology' or 'electrolysis'" means "'electrology' or 'electrolysis'" as defined in RSA 314:1, IV, namely "the process by which hair is removed from the normal skin by the application of an electronic current to the hair root by means of a needle or needles, whether the proce…

"Electrology school" means an institution of learning that has for its purpose, in whole or in part, the teaching of the theory, practice, and modalities of electrolysis. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.07 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #…

"Epilation" means the removal of hair including the roots. Electrolysis is a method of epilation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.08 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective 12/22/2022, Expires 12/22/2032 (see Revision Note at cha…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC) or designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.09 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective 12/22/2022, Expires 12/22/…

"Galvanic" means electrolysis by direct current. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 702.10 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective 12/22/2022, Expires 12/22/2032 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 700).