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NH Rev Stat § 313-A:15 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:15 - Examinations.

    313-A:15 Examinations. –||The board shall hold examinations in barbering, cosmetology, manicuring, and esthetics at least once every 6 months in such towns throughout the state as it may deem convenient for applicants and at such additional times as it may from time to time determine. The scope and content of the examinations shall be established by the board. The board shall notify all applicants at least 10 days in advance as to the place, date, and time of examinations.|||Source. 2000, 118:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:16 - Applications.

    313-A:16 Applications. –||Applicants shall make written application to the board on a form prescribed and supplied by the office of professional licensure and certification which shall contain satisfactory evidence of the qualifications required of the applicant; and the applicant shall also pay the examination fee.|||Source. 2000, 118:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001. 2021, 197:34, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:17 - Display of License.

    313-A:17 Display of License. –||Every person licensed under this chapter shall display the license in a conspicuous place adjacent to or near the person's work station.|||Source. 2000, 118:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:18 - Temporary Permit.

    313-A:18 Temporary Permit. –||I. Any person eligible to take an examination for a license under this chapter may apply to the board for a permit to professionally operate temporarily pending the holding of such examination. The application shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee established by the board which shall be credited as the required examination fee.||II. A temporary permit shall authorize its holder to engage temporarily in the practice of the profession for which such permit was issued under the guidance of a licensed practitioner in a registered salon or barbershop. If, upon notice from the board, the applicant fails without just cause to take the examination, the permit shall terminate. If the applicant fails to pass the examination, the board in its discretion may grant a second temporary permit, under like conditions, which permit in all circumstances shall expire 60 days from its issuance, unless just cause for failure to take the examination shall be shown to the satisfaction of the board.|||Source. 2000, 118:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001. 2016, 297:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2016.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:19 - Shop Licensure.

    313-A:19 Shop Licensure. –||I. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent, to open, establish, conduct, or maintain a salon, barbershop, or mobile barbershop without first having obtained a shop license from the board. Application for such shop license shall be made to the board in writing and shall state the name and address of the owner of such shop, the shop's address or, in the case of a mobile barbershop, the business mailing address of the owner, and such other information as may be required by the board. Licenses under this section shall be conspicuously posted within the licensed establishment.||II. (a) Any licensed barber, cosmetologist, manicurist, or esthetician shall, upon written application accompanied by the required fees, receive a license to operate a salon, barbershop, or mobile barbershop in this state, provided that the salon, barbershop, or mobile barbershop meets all requirements established in the rules of the board.||(b) Booths attached to or within a salon or barbershop that are operated independently of the salon or barbershop shall be subject to licensure in the same manner as an independent establishment, except that each independently operated booth shall not be required to have a separate sink or shampoo bowl.||III. In the event of a change of location of any licensed shop and upon notice thereof, the board shall issue a transfer of licensure of such shop to its new location, provided such new location meets the requirements of this section. The board may revoke any shop license upon a finding that such shop fails to comply with this chapter or the rules adopted by the board; provided that, before any such certificate shall be revoked, the holder shall have notice thereof and be granted a proper hearing.||IV. In addition to licenses issued under paragraph II, the board may issue a license to an owner of a salon or barbershop who does not personally engage in cosmetology, barbering, or esthetics, provided the salon or barbershop shall fulfill all requirements set forth in the rules of the board and provided further that the owner has paid the required license fee for such salon or barbershop and employs a licensed cosmetologist, barber, manicurist, or esthetician as manager in the salon or barbershop. However, this section shall not authorize such owner to practice cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, or esthetics unless the owner has a cosmetologist, barber, or esthetician license.|||Source. 2000, 118:1. 2002, 230:3, 4. 2013, 31:1, eff. July 15, 2013.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:20 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:20 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Certificates.

    313-A:20 Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Certificates. –||Each barber, master barber, barber instructor, barbershop, barber school, esthetician, esthetics instructor, esthetics school, esthetics salon, manicurist, beauty salon, or manicuring salon license issued under this chapter, and any apprentice certificate issued under RSA 313-A:24, shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee or certificate holder in the odd year next succeeding its date of issuance. Each cosmetologist, cosmetology instructor, or cosmetology school license issued under this chapter shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in the even year next succeeding its date of issuance. Any personal license or apprentice certificate which has expired may be renewed within 6 months by payment of the renewal fee and a late fee established by the board. After 6 months and within 5 years, a personal license or apprentice certificate may be renewed by paying the renewal fee and a late fee established by the board. Any school or shop license which has expired may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee plus a late fee established by the board.|||Source. 2000, 118:1. 2007, 47:3. 2009, 196:2, eff. July 1, 2009. 2016, 297:7, eff. Aug. 20, 2016. 2021, 205:2, Pt. VIII, Sec. 4, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:21 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:21 - Inspectors.

    313-A:21 Inspectors. –||I. The office of professional licensure and certification shall employ inspectors and authorize them to enter and make reasonable examination and inspection of any salon, barbershop, or school during business hours for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the administrative rules of the board and the provisions of this chapter are being observed. Each inspector shall file a report with the board of such findings with respect to each inspection made. Salaries and necessary expenses of the inspectors shall be charged against the fees and other moneys collected by the board.||II. The board shall adopt rules relative to the qualifications for inspectors under this section.||III. Sanitary inspections of all salons, barbershops, and schools shall be made at least twice each year.|||Source. 2000, 118:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001. 2015, 276:76, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:22 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:22 - Disciplinary Action.

    313-A:22 Disciplinary Action. –||I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings:||(a) Upon its own initiative; or||(b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds therefor.||(c) In an action concerning a registered tanning facility, upon written complaint from any person which charges a registered tanning facility or operator has violated any provision of RSA 313-A:26-34.||II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:||(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter;||(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;||(c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession;||(d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons relying on the expertise of the licensee;||(e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice under this chapter;||(f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;||(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter;||(h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated; or||(i) Failure to observe the requirements of any rule adopted by the board.||III. The board may take disciplinary action in any one or more of the following ways:||(a) By reprimand;||(b) By suspension, limitation or restriction of a license for a period for up to 5 years;||(c) By revocation of a license;||(d) By requiring the person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which the person has been found deficient; or||(e) By imposing an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for each offense committed by a licensee of the board. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. The fine shall be paid to the board which shall forward it to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.||(f) In an action concerning a registered tanning facility, by imposing an administrative fine not to exceed $250 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of RSA 313-A:26-34 or rules adopted pursuant to such subdivision. Any administrative fine imposed under this subparagraph shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties or administrative actions under this chapter. The fine shall be paid to the board which shall forward it to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.||IV. Appeals and rehearings from a decision of the board shall be made pursuant to RSA 541-A.|||Source. 2000, 118:1. 2004, 177:9-12, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:23 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:23 - Hearings.

    313-A:23 Hearings. –||The board shall take no disciplinary action without the opportunity for a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by registered mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.|||Source. 2000, 118:1. 2009, 196:3, eff. July 1, 2009.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:24 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:24 - Apprentice Registration and Certificates.

    313-A:24 Apprentice Registration and Certificates. –||I. No person shall enter an apprenticeship or enroll in a school under this chapter unless such person has registered with the board as an apprentice and been issued an apprentice certificate. The board shall have sole authority to regulate apprentices and apprenticeship under this chapter. The board shall issue an apprentice certificate to any student receiving instruction within a licensed school and/or shop to learn barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring.||II. A person applying for an apprentice certificate under this section shall be granted such certificate upon:||(a) Submitting proof sufficient to the board to show that such person is at least 16 years of age;||(b) Paying a fee established by the office of professional licensure and certification; and||(c) Being deemed by the board to be of good professional character.||III. No salon or barbershop shall at any one time have more than one apprentice per licensed professional, except as follows:||(a) Each licensed barber may have up to 2 apprentices for barbering.||(b) Each licensed master barber may have up to 2 apprentices for barbering, or one apprentice master barber and one apprentice barber.||IV. Upon completing the number of hours specified in the board's apprentice rules, an apprentice shall be eligible to apply to the board for certification.||V. Notwithstanding RSA 161-B:11, VI-a, an applicant for an apprentice certificate shall not be required to provide a social security number as a prerequisite for obtaining a certificate.|||Source. 2000, 118:1. 2006, 290:23. 2012, 25:1, eff. July 1, 2012. 2016, 297:8, eff. Aug. 20, 2016. 2021, 205:2, Pt. VIII, Sec. 3, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:26 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:26 - Repealed by 2004, 177:15, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.

    313-A:26 Repealed by 2004, 177:15, eff. Jan. 1, 2008. –|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:27 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:27 - Compliance With Law.

    313-A:27 Compliance With Law. –||I. Every tanning device used by a tanning facility shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including those promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission and the United States Food and Drug Administration.||II. The board shall enforce this chapter against a person who adulterates or misbrands a tanning device. The board may investigate a person accused of adulterating or misbranding a tanning device.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:28 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:28 - Registration of Tanning Facility.

    313-A:28 Registration of Tanning Facility. –||I. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a tanning facility unless the facility is registered in accordance with this chapter and the registration of such facility is current and valid.||II. Any person, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity operating or intending to open or operate a tanning facility within this state shall file a registration statement annually with the board in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A. Such registration statement shall be required for each facility location, shall be duly signed and verified, and shall be posted in a prominent location at the tanning facility. Such registration statement shall include, but not be limited to, the name and the business address of the applicant; if an individual, the name under which the business will be conducted; if a partnership, the name and business address of each member thereof; the name under which the business is to be conducted; if a corporation, the name of the corporation and the name and business address of each of the officers of the corporation; and the place, including the complete mailing address and physical address, where the business is to be conducted. Registration statements shall also list the number and type of tanning devices at each tanning facility location.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:29 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:29 - Registration Fee Required.

    313-A:29 Registration Fee Required. –||No person shall operate a tanning facility without paying an annual registration fee established by the board. Registration fees received from each tanning facility shall be deposited into the office of professional licensure and certification fund.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005. 2018, 330:5, eff. July 1, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:30 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:30 - Operational Requirements.

    313-A:30 Operational Requirements. –||I. Operators shall have sufficient knowledge in the operation of the tanning devices, including but not limited to:||(a) Requirements of this section and of 21 CFR 1040.20;||(b) Proper use of U.S.F.D.A. Recommended Exposure Schedule;||(c) Procedures for correct operation of the tanning facility/device;||(d) Recognition of injuries and the facility's procedures for handling such injuries from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation;||(e) Manufacturer's procedures for operation and maintenance of the tanning device;||(f) Proper use of protective eyewear;||(g) Emergency procedures in case of injury;||(h) Effects of UV radiation, acute and chronic exposure, biological effects and health risks;||(i) Photosensitizing agents; and||(j) Recognition of the 6 skin types and the Fitzpatrick Scale.||II. Operators shall be trained in all of the areas listed in paragraph I. Training shall be received through curricula and programs approved by the board. A tanning facility shall maintain a list of the facility's operators who have been trained in accordance with this section. Such list shall include the date of the training and shall be available for inspection by the board.||III. Operators shall obtain proof of age from each tanning device user pursuant to RSA 313-A:31, I.||IV. Operators shall read aloud and shall provide each tanning device user with a written consent statement containing the wording listed below and the Fitzpatrick Scale. The consumer consent form shall include the following wording in at least size 12 font:||"DANGER-ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION||Follow instructions.||Avoid overexposure. As with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and skin injury and allergic reactions.||Repeated exposure may cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.||Wear protective eyewear. Failure to use protective eyewear may result in severe burns or long-term injury to the eyes.||Medication or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to the ultraviolet radiation.||Consult a physician before using sunlamp or tanning equipment if you are using medications or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself to be especially sensitive to sunlight."||V. Upon notification by a consumer of a complaint or an alleged tanning injury, a registrant shall provide information to the consumer about how complaints may be filed with the board.||VI. The tanning facility registrant shall maintain a record for each individual tanning device user which shall include dates exposed, length of exposure and signed consent form. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of 3 years or 3 years past the age of majority of the client.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005. 2015, 54:1, eff. Aug. 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:31 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:31 - Tanning of Minors Prohibited.

    313-A:31 Tanning of Minors Prohibited. –||I. It shall be unlawful for a person under the age of 18 to utilize a tanning device at a tanning facility in this state. Operators shall obtain proof of age from each person using a tanning device.||II. This section shall not apply to any physician, advanced practiced registered nurse, or physician assistant licensed under RSA 329, RSA 326-B, or RSA 328-D, respectively, who, in his or her practice, uses or prescribes to be used a phototherapy device with respect to a patient of any age.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005. 2015, 54:2, eff. Aug. 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:32 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:32 - Suspension of Operation.

    313-A:32 Suspension of Operation. –||Upon finding a facility in violation of any of the provisions of RSA 313-A:26-34, the board may order the owner of a tanning facility to suspend operation of the facility. Such suspension shall remain in effect until the owner submits proof of compliance with any deficiencies identified by the board. Failure to suspend operation of a tanning facility in accordance with a board order shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 for each day that the facility remains in operation after issuance of the board order.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:33 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:33 - Exemption.

    313-A:33 Exemption. –||This subdivision shall not apply to a phototherapy device used by or under the supervision of a licensed health care professional for treatment of disease.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 313-A:34 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 313-A - Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics|Section 313-A:34 - Unregistered Tanning Facilities.

    313-A:34 Unregistered Tanning Facilities. –||Upon notification by the board, operating an unregistered tanning facility shall result in a fine of $100 per day, for every day the facility remains in operation after 7 business days from the date notification was issued.|||Source. 2004, 177:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.|