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26 V.S.A. § 124
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 124. Construction; exemptions

§ 124. Construction; exemptions|(a) This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent:  (1) the practice of engineering by a professional engineer licensed under the laws of this State; (2) the preparation of working drawings, details, and shop drawings by persons other than architects for use in connection with the execution of their work; (3) employees of those lawfully practicing as architects under the provisions of this chapter from acting under the instruction, control, or supervision of their employers; (4) supervision by builders or superintendents employed by such builders, of the construction or structural alteration of buildings or structures; (5) design and construction, and the provision of services related thereto, of the following if the structure is:  (A) a detached single, two-family, three-family, or four-family dwelling, or a shed, storage building, or garage incidental to that dwelling; (B) a farm building, including barns, silos, sheds, or housing for farm equipment and machinery, livestock, poultry, or storage; or (C) a pre-engineered building, or a building, plans for which have been stamped or sealed by a licensed professional in the appropriate field.    (b) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to permit any person not licensed as provided in this chapter to use the title architect, or any title, sign, card, or device to indicate that such person is an architect.(c) This chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any manner the right of a practitioner of another profession or occupation from carrying on in the usual manner any of the functions incidental to that profession or occupation. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 161
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 161. Creation of Board; appointment of members; term of office; oath of office

§ 161. Creation of Board; appointment of members; term of office; oath of office|(a) A board of architects is created whose official title shall be "Vermont Board of Architects."(b) The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows: five architects and two public members. All members shall be Vermont residents. The architect members shall have been in active practice in Vermont for not less than three years and shall be in active practice during their incumbency. The public members shall be persons who have no financial interest personally or through a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister in the activities regulated under this chapter, other than as consumers or possible consumers of its services.(c) Board members shall be appointed by the Governor pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 129b and 2004.(d) Each member shall file with the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation the constitutional oath of office.(e) Vacancies may be filled in the same manner that initial appointments are made.(f) No member may be appointed to more than two consecutive terms.(g) [Repealed.]  (Amended 1959, No. 160, § 1; 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 2005, No. 27, § 16.)
26 V.S.A. § 162
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 162. Meetings of Board; quorum

§ 162. Meetings of Board; quorum|(a) A majority of the members of the Board shall be a quorum for transacting business and all action shall be taken upon a majority vote of the members present and voting.(b) The provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 (the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act) relating to contested cases shall apply to proceedings under this chapter.(c) Fees for the service of process and attendance before the Board shall be the same as the fees paid sheriffs and witnesses in Superior Court. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 17.)
26 V.S.A. § 164
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 164. Powers and duties of Board generally

§ 164. Powers and duties of Board generally|(a) The Board shall:  (1) adopt rules, according to the provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, the Administrative Procedure Act, that are necessary for the performance of its duties; (2) provide general information to applicants for licensure as architects; (3) explain appeal procedures to licensees and applicants and complaint procedures to the public; (4) adopt rules that define the activities that must be completed by an applicant in order to fulfill the experience requirements established by this chapter. Such activities shall be designed to ensure that all applicants acquire experience in critical areas of architecture but shall not be used to limit or unduly delay admission to practice; (5) inform applicants of their right to register a complaint with the Board and the Office of Professional Regulation if they are unable to obtain the supervision necessary to fulfill the experience requirements of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter. The Board shall monitor the availability of supervised activities to determine that the experience requirements do not become a barrier to entry into the profession; (6) if applications for licensure by examination are pending, offer examinations at least once each year and pass upon the qualifications of applicants; (7) use the administrative and legal services provided by the Office of Professional Regulation under 3 V.S.A. chapter 5.   (b) The Board may conduct hearings as provided in 3 V.S.A. chapter 5. (Amended 1983, No. 230 (Adj. Sess.), § 17(2); 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)
26 V.S.A. § 203
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 203. Corporations; limited liability companies

§ 203. Corporations; limited liability companies|(a) The right to practice architecture is a personal right based on the qualities of the individual and evidenced by a nontransferable license.(b) A corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or individual proprietorship may furnish architectural services provided a member or employee thereof is a licensed architect and is in responsible charge of such services, and provided all plans and specifications are signed and stamped with the personal seal of the licensed architect in responsible charge.(c) A corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or individual proprietorship with which the architect may practice shall be jointly and severally liable with the architect for work performed. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1997, No. 40, § 11.)
26 V.S.A. § 204
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 204. Licenses generally

§ 204. Licenses generally|The Board shall upon payment of the fees prescribed in this chapter, license any applicant who, in the opinion of the Board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. Certificates of licensure shall bear a serial number and the full name of the licensee, and shall bear the signatures of the Chair, the Secretary of the Board, and the seal of the Board. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 205
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 205. Licensure without examination

§ 205. Licensure without examination|The Board may, upon payment of the required fee, license without examination an applicant who presents evidence that he or she:  (1) is licensed in another state in which the requirements for licensure are essentially equivalent to those required by this chapter; or (2) holds the certificate of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. (Amended 1966, No. 48 (Sp. Sess.); 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 205a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 205a. License renewal

§ 205a. License renewal|(a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years upon application and payment of the required fee. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in suspension of all privileges granted by the license beginning on the expiration date of the license. A license that has lapsed shall be reinstated upon payment of the biennial renewal fee and the late renewal penalty.(b) The Board may adopt rules necessary for the protection of the public to assure the Board that an applicant whose license has lapsed for more than three years is professionally qualified before reinstatement may occur. Conditions imposed under this subsection shall be in addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.(c) In addition to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for renewal shall have satisfactorily completed continuing education as required by the Board. For purposes of this subsection, the Board may require, by rule, not more than 24 hours of approved continuing education as a condition of renewal. (Added 1997, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 11; amended 2005, No. 27, § 18.)
26 V.S.A. § 206
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 206. Display of license

§ 206. Display of license|A license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the licensee's principal place of business or employment. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 208
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 208. Seal

§ 208. Seal|Each licensee shall obtain a seal of such design as the Board shall authorize and direct. Plans and specifications prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a licensed architect shall be stamped with the licensee's seal. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 209
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - Architects|§ 209. Fees

§ 209. Fees|Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees:(1) Application for license                                                 $  60.00 (2) Initial license issuance                                                 $  20.00 (3) Biennial renewal                                                          $155.00 (Amended 1967, No. 105, eff. April 14, 1967; 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; 1999, No. 49, § 170; 2001, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. June 21, 2002; 2005, No. 202 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.)
26 V.S.A. § 271
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 271. Definitions

§ 271. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Barbering" means engaging in the continuing performance, for compensation, of any of the following activities: cutting, shampooing, or styling hair; shaving the face, shaving around the vicinity of the ears and neckline, or trimming facial hair; facials, skin care, or scalp massages, and bleaching, coloring, straightening, or permanent-waving hair, or similar work by any means, with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances. Barbering also includes esthetics. (2) "Cosmetology" means engaging in the continuing performance, for compensation, of any of the following activities:  (A) Work on the hair of any person, including dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, bleaching, coloring, or similar work by any means, with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances. (B) Esthetics. (C) Manicuring.  (3) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (4) "Esthetics" means massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying, or otherwise working on the scalp, face, or neck by using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams. "Esthetics" does not include the sale or application of cosmetics to customers in retail stores or customers' homes. (5) "Manicuring" or "nail technician practice" means the nonmedical treatment of a person's fingernails or toenails or the skin in the vicinity of the nails and includes the use of cosmetic preparations or appliances. (6) "School of barbering or cosmetology" means a facility or facilities regularly used to train or instruct persons in the practice of barbering or cosmetology. (7) "Shop" means a facility or facilities regularly used to offer or provide barbering or cosmetology. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2005, No. 27, § 19; 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 272
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 272. Prohibitions; offenses

§ 272. Prohibitions; offenses|(a) A person shall not practice or attempt to practice barbering or cosmetology or use in connection with the person's name any letters, words, title, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a barber or cosmetologist unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter.(b) A person who owns or controls a shop or school of barbering or cosmetology shall not permit the practice of barbering or cosmetology unless the shop or school is registered in accordance with this chapter.(c) A person who violates a provision of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 273
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 273. Exemptions

§ 273. Exemptions|The provisions of this chapter regulating barbers and cosmetologists shall not:  (1) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology by a student at a school recognized by the Director; (2) limit or restrict in any manner the right of a practitioner of another licensed profession or occupation from carrying on in the usual manner any of the functions incidental to that profession or occupation; (3) prohibit a licensee from providing barbering or cosmetology services outside a licensed shop so long as those services are limited to only:  (A) patients or residents within a hospital, nursing home, community care home, or any similar facility; (B) persons who are homebound, disabled, or in a hospice or similar program, or to deceased persons in a funeral home; (C) persons as part of a special event, provided the sanitation standards expected of licensees in licensed shops are followed;  (4) affect or prevent individuals from serving as make-up artists or hairdressers in the theatrical and performing arts industries; (5) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology outside a registered shop or school by licensees in accordance with rules adopted by the Director; (6) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology within the confines of a State correctional facility by a person incarcerated therein, who has completed training acceptable to the Commissioner of Corrections; or (7) affect or prevent the practice of natural hair braiding or styling, provided such practice does not involve cutting; the application of chemicals, dyes, or heat; or other changes to the structure of hair. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2005, No. 27, § 20; 2007, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 6a; 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 276
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 276. General powers and duties of the Director

§ 276. General powers and duties of the Director|(a) The Director shall:  (1) adopt rules that:  (A) prescribe sanitary and safety standards for shops, schools, and other facilities used for the practice of barbering and cosmetology; (B) prescribe safe and sanitary practices for the performance of activities related to the practice of barbering and cosmetology; (C) establish standards for apprenticeships, courses, and examinations to be completed by an applicant for licensure under this chapter; (D) establish qualifications for licensure under this chapter as:  (i) a barber, provided mandated formal training shall be 750 hours; (ii) a cosmetologist, provided mandated formal training shall be 1,000 hours; (iii) an esthetician, provided mandated formal training shall be 500 hours; and (iv) a nail technician, provided mandated formal training shall be 200 hours; and  (E)(i) establish criteria for apprenticeships that would enable a person seeking licensure under this chapter to train under an appropriately qualified Vermont licensee in order to attain licensure without mandated formal training; and  (ii) limit the duration of a required apprenticeship to not more than 150 percent of the duration of the corresponding formal training.   (2) Provide general information to applicants for licensure or registration under this chapter. (3) Explain appeal procedures to licensees and applicants and complaint procedures to the public. (4) Offer examinations at least once a year, if applications for examination are pending, and pass on the qualifications of the applicants.   (b)(1) The Director may inspect shops and schools and other places used for the practice of barbering and cosmetology.  (2) A fee shall not be charged for initial inspections under this subsection; however, if the Director determines that it is necessary to inspect the same premises in the same ownership more than once in any two-year period, the Director shall charge a reinspection fee. (3) The Director may waive all or a part of the reinspection fee in accordance with criteria established by rule. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 276a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 276a. Advisor appointees

§ 276a. Advisor appointees|(a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint one barber, one cosmetologist, one esthetician, and one nail technician for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary's pleasure as advisors in matters relating to barbering and cosmetology. At least one of the initial appointments shall be for less than a five-year term.  (2) An appointee shall have not less than three years' experience as a barber or cosmetologist immediately preceding appointment; shall be licensed as a barber or cosmetologist in Vermont; and shall be actively engaged in the practice of barbering or cosmetology in this State during incumbency.   (b) The Director shall seek the advice of the advisor appointees in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. (Added 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 280a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 280a. Eligibility for licensure

§ 280a. Eligibility for licensure|An applicant for licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician shall meet the qualifications for licensure established by the Director under the provisions of subchapter 2 of this chapter. (Added 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 281
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 281. Postsecondary school of barbering and cosmetology; certificate of approval

§ 281. Postsecondary school of barbering and cosmetology; certificate of approval|(a) A school of barbering or cosmetology shall not be granted a certificate of approval unless the school:  (1) Is a postsecondary school operating a program of professional education. (2) Employs and maintains a sufficient number of competent instructors and has apparatus and equipment sufficient for the proper and full teaching of all subjects of its curriculum. (3) Maintains a daily record of the attendance of each student and regular class and instruction hours, establishes grades, and holds examinations before issuing diplomas. (4) Requires a school term of training consistent with formal training requirements established by rule, which shall include practical demonstrations and theoretical studies in sanitation, sterilization, the use of antiseptics, and the use of appliances, devices, treatments, and preparations relevant to the field of licensure.   (b) Regional vocational centers may offer courses of instruction in barbering or cosmetology without a certificate of approval from the Director, and State correctional facilities may offer courses of instruction in barbering without a certificate of approval from the Director; however, hours for licensing shall only be given for courses that meet the Director's standards for courses offered in postsecondary schools of barbering or cosmetology certified by the Director.(c) A school of barbering or cosmetology shall not require, as a condition of training for licensure, that a person enter into a covenant not to compete with the training organization or an affiliate. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; 2013, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 282
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 282. Shop; license

§ 282. Shop; license|(a) A shop shall not be granted a license unless the shop complies with the rules of the Director and has a designated licensee responsible for overall cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the shop.(b) The practices of barbering and cosmetology shall be permitted only in shops licensed by the Director, except as provided in sections 273 and 281 of this chapter and the rules of the Director. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2005, No. 27, § 26; 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 283
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 283. Examination

§ 283. Examination|(a) An applicant who is otherwise eligible for licensure and has paid the required fees shall be examined.(b)(1) The examination for a license shall include both practical demonstrations and written or oral tests in the area of practices for which a license is applied and other related studies or subjects as the Director may determine necessary.  (2) The examination shall not be confined to any specific system or method and shall be consistent with a prescribed curriculum as provided by this chapter.   (c) The Director may limit by rule the number of times a person may take an examination. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 284
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 284. Issuance of license

§ 284. Issuance of license|(a) The Director shall issue a license to an applicant who has passed the examination as determined by the Director, has paid the required fee, and has completed all the requirements for the particular license.(b) The Director shall issue a license to the person who owns or controls a shop or school of barbering or cosmetology who has paid the required fee and is in compliance with the rules of the Director and the provisions of this chapter.(c) The license shall be conspicuously displayed for the customer in the licensee's principal office, place of business, or place of employment. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2005, No. 27, § 27; 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)
26 V.S.A. § 285
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 6 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 285. Licenses from other jurisdictions

§ 285. Licenses from other jurisdictions|Without requiring an examination, the Director shall issue an appropriate license to a person who is licensed or certified in good standing under the laws of another jurisdiction with requirements:  (1) substantially equal to those of this State; or (2) materially less rigorous than those of this State, if the person has had 1,500 documented hours of practice in not less than one year. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)