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24 DE Code § 5117. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter I. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering|§ 5117. Practicing without a license; penalties.

§ 5117. Practicing without a license; penalties. (a) Where the Board has placed a practitioner on probationary status under certain restrictions or conditions, and the Board has determined that such restrictions or conditions are being or have been violated by the practitioner, it may, after a hearing on the matter, suspend or revoke the practitioner's license. (b) Where a person not currently licensed as a cosmetologist, barber, electrologist, nail technician, aesthetician or instructor, in any of the professions for which a license is required, is convicted of unlawfully practicing cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology or aesthetics in violation of this chapter, such offender shall, upon the first offense, be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, and shall pay all costs; provided, however, that where it is alleged that such violation has resulted in injury to any person, the offender shall be charged and tried under the applicable provision or provisions of Title 11. (c) Where a person previously convicted of unlawfully practicing cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology, or aesthetics or instructing in any of the professions for which a license is required under this chapter, is convicted a second or subsequent time of such offense, the fine assessed against such person shall be not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each subsequent offense thereafter. (d) Where a person in violation of this section unlawfully practiced cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology or aesthetics or instruction of these professions, the shop or school owner and/or manager shall, upon the first offense, be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1000, and shall pay all costs. Upon the second offense and each offense thereafter, the shop or school owner and/or manager shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $1500. 64 Del. Laws, c. 8, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 176, §§  1, 2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5121. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter I. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering|§ 5121. Requirements for apprenticeships.

§ 5121. Requirements for apprenticeships. (a) An individual who chooses to seek eligibility for the cosmetologist, barbering, electrology or nail technician examination by apprenticeship shall apply to the Board for an apprentice permit. (b) The owner of a shop that employs apprentices shall submit to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, a quarterly report of the hours earned by each apprentice. The reports shall be submitted by the following dates: April 15, July 15, October 15, and January 15. (c) [Repealed.] (d) An apprentice may not be the employer of the supervising licensee. 77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 170, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 19;
24 DE Code § 5122. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter I. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering|§ 5122. Inspections.

§ 5122. Inspections. (a) An agent of the Division may enter and inspect during business hours, without prior notice, any shop or school where cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology or aesthetics services are offered, rendered or taught, or any other place where such services are offered, rendered or taught. (b) An agent of the Division acting pursuant to subsection (a) of this section: may inspect and copy records required to be kept by this chapter; may inspect within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner the premises and all pertinent equipment; and may inspect other things therein, including records, files, papers and facilities relating to violation of this chapter. (c) All information gathered under this section shall be kept confidential in accordance with all federal and state laws regarding privacy. 77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5123. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5123. Objectives.

§ 5123. Objectives. The primary purpose for the licensing of aestheticians is to guarantee to the public that each licensed practitioner has achieved a minimum level of competence as an aesthetician. 69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5124. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5124. Definitions.

§ 5124. Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter:  (1) “Aesthetician” is person who practices any of the following:  a. Cleansing, stimulating, manipulating and beautifying skin by hand or mechanical or electric apparatus or appliance. b. Application of lash extensions, additions or enhancements, including permanent waving and tinting. c. Removal of superfluous hair. d. Gives treatments to keep skin healthy and attractive. An aesthetician is not authorized to prescribe medication or provide medical treatment in the same manner as a dermatologist. (2) “Aesthetics shop” means any place or part thereof wherein aesthetics are performed for compensation, whether or not the establishment holds itself out as an aesthetic shop. This definition shall not apply to places where aesthetics are performed by licensed health care professionals acting within the scope of their licensed profession. (3) “Apprentice in aesthetics” means any person who is engaged in the learning of any or all the practices of aesthetics from a practitioner licensed in the profession the apprentice is studying. The apprentice may perform or assist the licensed practitioner in any of the functions which the practitioner is certified to perform. (4) “Board” means the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. (5) “School of aesthetics” shall mean any place or part thereof where aesthetics or any of the practices are taught, whether or not such place holds itself out as such.69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 4;
24 DE Code § 5125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5125. License requirement; applicability of chapter.

§ 5125. License requirement; applicability of chapter. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of aesthetics, act as an instructor of aesthetics, or hold himself or herself out to the public as being qualified to practice aesthetics; or use in connection with the person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice aesthetics, or act as an instructor of aesthetics, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter. (b) Whenever a license to practice as an aesthetician or act as an instructor of aesthetics has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to practice aesthetics or act as an instructor of aesthetics. (c) A person may not seek a license or renewal of license by means of false or fraudulent actions or misrepresentations. (d) No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall operate, maintain or use premises for the offering or rendering of any 1 or more of the services encompassed in the definition of aesthetics without first having secured a shop license from the Board. Applications for licensure shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Board, together with the required fees set biennially by the Division of Professional Regulation. All aesthetics shops shall renew their licensure biennially, paying fees set by the Division of Professional Regulation. All aesthetics shops shall fully comply with all the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board as provided for in this chapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §§  28, 29, 32, 34;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5126. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5126. Exemptions.

§ 5126. Exemptions. Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit:  (1) A licensed cosmetologist from performing services as an aesthetician; (2) Persons authorized by the laws of this State to practice medicine and surgery, dentistry, chiropractic or similar professions, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurses' aides, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants from acting within the scope of their profession or occupation.67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5128. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5128. Examinations.

§ 5128. Examinations. (a) Examinations for licensure as an aesthetician shall be professionally developed and used on a national basis. (b) Examination services shall be contracted and approved by the Division of Professional Regulation. (c) The Division of Professional Regulation or its designee shall administer the examination for licensure. Grading will be performed by the contracted testing service. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5130. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5130. Fees.

§ 5130. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this subchapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its services pursuant to this subchapter. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this subchapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division, or any other state agency acting on its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate fees for the coming licensure biennium. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §§  31, 32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5131. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5131. Reciprocity.

§ 5131. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who shall present proof of current licensure in good standing in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State. An individual with a license from a state with less stringent requirements than those of this State may obtain a license through reciprocity if the individual can prove to the satisfaction of the Board that the individual has worked in another jurisdiction or jurisdictions in the field for which the individual is seeking a license in Delaware for a period of 3 out of the last 5 years immediately preceding application in this State. All applicants shall submit evidence verified by oath that, all states in which the applicant is or was licensed, the applicant's license is in good standing as defined in § 5127(a)(5), (6), (7) and (8) of this title. (b) An applicant who took the applicable written examination in a language other than the English language shall demonstrate the ability to communicate in the English language as determined by board rules and regulations. 77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 170, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 135, §  2;
24 DE Code § 5132. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5132. Operation of aesthetics schools.

§ 5132. Operation of aesthetics schools. (a) Any school which holds a current license to conduct a school for the purpose of teaching cosmetology and/or its branches, may apply for approval by the Board to teach a course pertaining to the principles of aesthetics. Every school shall at all times be in the charge, and under the immediate supervision, of an aesthetics instructor. (b) All other schools shall be separately licensed and pay the prescribed fee. (c) All aesthetics schools shall comply with the requirements of the Delaware Department of Education. (d) All aesthetic schools must maintain compliance with § 5119 of this title, pertaining to cosmetology and barbering schools. All aesthetic schools must become accredited within 5 years of June 26, 2010, as provided in § 5119(h) of this title. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 170, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5133. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5133. Equipment.

§ 5133. Equipment. Every school shall have, and shall maintain in good working condition, appropriate and sufficient equipment for its entire student body. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 170, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5134. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5134. Instructors.

§ 5134. Instructors. (a) Aesthetic instructors shall have successfully completed an education equivalent to a twelfth grade education. Proof of the required education shall be a certified high school transcript or any other document or affidavit which constitutes reliable proof of educational attainment as determined by the Board. In addition, the applicant shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter and shall have completed a teacher training course, consisting of a minimum of 500 hours of instruction in a registered school of aesthetics, or at least 2 years' experience as an active licensed, practicing aesthetician, supplemented by at least 250 hours of instruction in a teacher training course. In addition, an aesthetics instructor shall have successfully passed an instructor examination designated by the Board in its rules and regulations. A licensed aesthetician who has been teaching aesthetics prior to enactment of this statute, and who provides the Board with proof, to the Board's satisfaction, of not less than 900 hours of teaching experience at a registered school of aesthetics, shall be exempted from this provision. (b) As set forth in Board rules and regulations, foreign-trained applicants shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Board of training equivalent to that required in subsection (a) of this section, in addition to meeting all other requirements of this subchapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 170, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5135. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 51. Cosmetology and Barbering and Licensure of Aestheticians|Subchapter II. Aesthetician License|§ 5135. Course of study.

§ 5135. Course of study. Each school of aesthetics shall maintain a course of study of not less than 600 hours, extending over a period of a maximum of 160 hours a month. Every school shall maintain regular class hours with a daily schedule. 67 Del. Laws, c. 299, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|§ 5201. Objectives.

§ 5201. Objectives. The primary objective of the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency; and, to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board: shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions when necessary against licensed practitioners. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|§ 5202. Definitions.

§ 5202. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them under this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) “Board” shall mean the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators established in this chapter. (2) “Direct supervision” shall mean oversight on the premises of a nursing home. (3) “Division” shall mean the State Division of Professional Regulation. (4) “Excessive use or abuse of drugs” shall mean any use of narcotics, controlled substances, or illegal drugs without a prescription from a licensed health care provider, or the abuse of alcoholic beverage such that it impairs that nursing home administrator's ability to perform the work of a nursing home administrator. (5) “Nursing home” shall mean any licensed residential health facility for aged, infirm, chronically ill or convalescent persons, excluding neighborhood homes and group homes licensed by the Division of Health Care Quality, that provides shelter and food to more than 4 persons who:  a. Because of their physical and/or mental condition require a level of care and services suitable to their needs to contribute to their health, comfort, and welfare; and b. Who are not related within the second degree of consanguinity to the controlling person or persons of the facility. (6) “Nursing home administrator” shall mean the individual licensed under this chapter to practice nursing home administration. (7) “Nursing home administrator-in-training” or “AIT” shall mean an individual who is registered with the Board to obtain the experience for licensure under the direct supervision of a preceptor. (8) “Person” shall mean an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, joint stock company, limited partnership, limited liability company, and any other legal entity and includes a legal successor of those entities. (9) “Practice of nursing home administration” shall mean the performance of any act or the making of any decision involved in the planning, organizing, directing, or controlling of the operations of a nursing home, whether or not such acts are performed, or decisions made, by 1 or more persons. (10) “Preceptor” shall mean a state-licensed nursing home administrator who is qualified under this chapter and approved by the Board to exercise direct supervision of a registered nursing home administrator-in-training. (11) “State” shall mean the State of Delaware. (12) “Substantially related' means the nature of the criminal conduct, for which the person was convicted, has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform 1 or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to nursing home administration.64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  94;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 209, § 10;
24 DE Code § 5204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|§ 5204. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 5204. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such times as the President deems necessary, or, at the request of a majority of Board members. (b) The Board annually shall elect a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. No disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 5 members of the Board. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and the Division of Professional Regulation shall maintain copies. At any hearing in which evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 366, §  18;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|§ 5205. Records.

§ 5205. Records. The Division of Professional Regulation shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a nursing home administrator, registration as a nursing home administrator-in-training, and license as an acting nursing home administrator, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5207. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5207. License required.

§ 5207. License required. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of nursing home administration or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to act as nursing home administrator; or use in connection with that person's own name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to act as nursing home administrator, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter. (b) Whenever a license to practice as a nursing home administrator in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to act as a nursing home administrator in this State. (c) No person shall act as a nursing home administrator-in-training, or hold out that that person is a nursing home administrator-in-training, unless such person has been duly registered by the Board under this chapter. 76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;