New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Cosmetology" means "cosmetology" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, VI. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.10 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13

"Disinfect" means a reduction in microbial presence on a surface at 99.99% or greater by use of an EPA registered disinfectant with bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal properties. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.11 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff…

"Dispensary" means a separate area containing a sink. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.12 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.11)

"Division" means the division of public health services, department of health and human services. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.13 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar…

"Esthetician means "esthetician" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, VII. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.14 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.13)

"Esthetics" means "esthetics" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, VIII. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.15 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.14)

"Ex parte communications" means the transmittal of information or argument by or on behalf of a party concerning the merits of the subject matter of any adjudicatory proceeding to or from a decision-maker in that proceeding without proper notice to and opportunity to participate …

"Faradic unit " means a current is an alternating and interrupted current capable of producing a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.17 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff…

"Implement" means a utensil or tool used in the barber, cosmetology, esthetician, or manicuring trade. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.18 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (fro…

"Institution" means a place that is legally responsible for the residents' full-time health and welfare. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.19 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (f…

"Instructor" means any person licensed by the board to teach. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.20 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.19)

"Iontophoresis unit" means a machine which introduces water soluble product into the skin with the use of electric current, such as the use of the positive and negative poles of a galvanic machine. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.21 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100…

"Licensee" means any person or business licensed or registered by the board or holding a temporary permit pursuant to RSA 313-A:18. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.22 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss …

"Manicurist" means "manicurist" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, IX. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.23 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.22)

"Manicuring" means "manicuring" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, X. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.24 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.23)

"Orangewood stick" means a stick made from the orange tree used in manicuring procedure. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.25 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.24)…

"Passport photo" means a 2 inch by 2 inch current photograph, facial front view, with a plain background, not previously sealed on a license. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.26 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8…

"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision or public or private organization. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.27 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by…

"Rulemaking" means the statutory procedures for the formulation of a rule. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.28 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.27)

"Salon" means "salon" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, XII. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.29 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #9455-A, eff 4-14-09; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.28)

"Sanitize" means to clean a surface by removing visible debris using soap and water or a cleaning agent. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.30 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (f…

"School" means "school" as defined in RSA 313-A:1, XIII. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.31 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.30)

"Shampoo sink" means a sink with a spray hose and neck rest. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.32 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.31)

"Shop" means any salon or barbershop licensed in accordance with RSA 313-A:19. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.33 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.32)

"Shop apprentice" means an individual registered in accordance with RSA 313-A:24 and being instructed in a shop licensed in accordance with RSA 313-A:19 for a specific period to learn barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.34 (See Revis…

"Shop instructor" means any person licensed by the board to teach in a shop. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.35 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.34)

"Sink" means a basin connected with a drain with hot and cold running water. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.36 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss by #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (from Bar 101.35)

"Student apprentice" means an individual registered in accordance with RSA 313-A:24 and being instructed in a school licensed in accordance with RSA 313-A:9, IV. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.37 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-…

"Student instructor" means any person training in a school to become an instructor. New. #10412-A, eff 9-19-13 (formerly Bar 101.37) Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 101.38 (See Revision Note at part heading for Bar 100) #6046-a, eff 6-1-95, EXPIRED: 6-1-03 New. #7932, eff 8-3-03; ss…

The board shall administer the provisions of RSA 313-A, which include but are not limited to safeguarding life, health, and property, to promoting public welfare and maintaining a high standard of integrity regarding the practice of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, and manicuri…

The board shall consist of 7 members who meet the eligibility requirements of RSA 313-A:2. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 102.02 #8223, eff 12-9-04

The chairperson shall preside at all meetings. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall preside. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 102.03 #8223, eff 12-9-04

(a) The board shall designate a board administrator and such other staff members as are necessary to perform the record keeping and other specific functions within the statutory functions of the board and to oversee the board's day-to-day operations. (b) "Board administrator" mea…

Beginning with the regular meeting in September and annually thereafter, the board shall meet and organize, and by election from among its members, select a chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 102.05 #8223, eff 12-9-04

(a) The board's office shall be located at 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord NH 03301. (b) The board's office shall be open to the public weekdays, excluding holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (c) The board's mailing address shall be: The Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Es…

Minutes shall be kept of board meetings and of official actions taken by the board. Minutes of board actions which are not confidential under RSA 91-A:3, II or RSA 91-A:5 shall be governmental records and shall be available for inspection during the board's ordinary office hours …

Persons desiring copies of board records shall submit a request, which identifies as particularly as possible the information being sought and agrees to pay a copying fee of $.25 per page. If records are requested which contain both public and confidential information, the board …

(a) A roster containing names and addresses shall be furnished upon request. An individual requesting a roster shall submit the following fee in the form of a check, money order, or cash, to the board: (1) In the amount of $50.00 for paper format; (2) In the amount of $10.00 for …

The Plc 200 rules shall govern with regards to all procedures for: (a) The receipt of misconduct complaints; (b) The conduct of adjudicatory proceedings; (c) Rulemaking submissions, considerations, and dispositions of rule making; (d) Public comment hearings; (e) Declaratory ruli…

(a) The board shall initiate a waiver of a substantive rule upon its own motion by providing affected parties with notice and opportunity to be heard and issuing an order which finds that a waiver would be necessary to advance the purpose of the rules of the board. (b) Individual…

(a) Upon the board's receipt of a request for an application for registration as an apprentice, the board shall send the applicant an application for registration as an apprentice. (b) Each applicant for an apprentice registration shall complete and submit to the board an applica…

(a) Upon the board's receipt of an application, the board shall approve or deny the application within 30 days of receipt. (b) If the applicant answered in the negative to all the statements in Bar 301.01(b) (5), the applicant shall be deemed by the board to be of good profession…

(a) "Reflexology" means the study and interpretation of reflex component of the function of a body part, system, or of a particular kind of activity. (b) The number of hours of instruction to complete an apprenticeship shall be in accordance with: (1) For barbers, RSA 313-A:10, I…

(a) Each apprentice shall receive his or her instruction from a cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, manicurist, or master barber who is a licensed instructor in accordance with Bar 301.08 or Bar 301.01(f). (b) An instructor license shall expire in accordance with RSA 313-A:20. (c…

(a) An instructor or an apprentice may terminate an apprenticeship at any time upon written notification to the board. The instructor and the apprentice shall notify the board within 5 business days of the termination date. (b) The written notification of termination required by …

The apprentice shall complete and file an application for licensure in accordance with Bar 301.07(b) upon completion of the apprenticeship. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bar 301.06 #5308, eff 1-16-92; ss by #6046-b, eff 6-1-95; ss by #6577, eff 9-13-97; ss by #7555, eff 9-12-01; ss by…

(a) Upon the board's receipt of a request for an application for licensure by exam, the board or testing agency shall send the "Exam Application Form", effective October 2017, and the "Initial Application for Licensure" form, effective October 2017, to the applicant. (b) Each app…