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NH Rev Stat § 314:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:1 - Definitions.

    314:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. [Repealed.]||II. [Repealed.]||III. "Electrologist" means any person who engages in electrology for compensation, except the following persons:||(a) A physician licensed to practice medicine in this state who performs electrology in such practice.||(b) A person who engages on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor solely in demonstrating the use of any machine or other article for the purpose of sale, without charge to the person who is the subject of such demonstration.||IV. "Electrology" or "electrolysis" means 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 process employs direct electric current or shortwave alternating electric current.||IV-a. "Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification.||V. "Office" means the place of business kept open solely for the business of electrology, or where equipment and facilities for the practice of electrology for compensation are available, as may be authorized by the executive director.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:154, 175. 2012, 171:15, eff. Aug. 10, 2012. 2015, 276:89; 276:108, XVIII, eff. July 1, 2015. 2017, 144:10, eff. Aug. 15, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:2 - Powers and Duties of the Executive Director.

    314:2 Powers and Duties of the Executive Director. –||The powers and duties of the executive director shall include:||I. Licensure of individuals to practice electrology, in accordance with RSA 314:3.||II. Renewal of licenses, in accordance with RSA 314:5.||III. Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, in accordance with RSA 314:6.||IV. The conduct of hearings relative to administrative fines and the denial, suspension or revocation of licenses.||V. Conducting investigations in accordance with RSA 314:9.||VI. Adopting rules, in accordance with RSA 314:8.||VII. Assessing administrative fines, in accordance with RSA 314:13.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183. 2005, 262:1. 2009, 25:1, eff. July 7, 2009. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:2-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:2-a - Electrology Advisory Committee.

    314:2-a Electrology Advisory Committee. –||The executive director shall establish the electrology advisory committee. The committee shall consist of 3 electrologists who are licensees in the state of New Hampshire. The members shall be appointed for 3 years, with initial terms staggered so that the term of one member expires each year, and shall hold office until successors are appointed. In no event shall a member serve more than 3 consecutive terms. The committee shall:||I. Conduct license competency examinations consisting of practical demonstrations.||II. Determine applicant performance on the competency examination.||III. Advise the executive director regarding the implementation of this chapter.||IV. [Repealed.]|||Source. 2005, 262:2. 2009, 25:2, eff. July 7, 2009. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015. 2021, 197:49, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:3 - Licensure.

    314:3 Licensure. –||I. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice electrology in this state without first obtaining a license, unless such person is exempt under RSA 314:1, III.||II. Except as provided in RSA 314:7, licenses issued by the executive director shall be valid for a 2-year period.||III. Licenses shall be issued to any person:||(a) Upon application on a form prescribed by the executive director;||(b) Upon payment of fees required under RSA 314:10;||(c) Who is a high school graduate and has had training of at least 1,100 hours in a school of electrology approved by the executive director;||(d) Who satisfies any other condition for licensure, including passing a competency examination, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 314:8, III; and||(e) Who demonstrates good professional character.||IV. The executive director may grant a license to an individual who has been registered or licensed as an electrologist under the laws of another state which, in the opinion of the executive director, maintains standards substantially equivalent to those of this state. Such licensure shall not preclude completion of an application and payment of appropriate fees.||V. In the case of loss, mutilation or destruction of a license, the executive director shall issue a duplicate license upon proof of facts and payment of a fee in accordance with RSA 314:10, I.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:4 - Display of License.

    314:4 Display of License. –||Any person who has been issued a license under this chapter shall conspicuously display such license in the office or offices identified on the license.|||Source. 1994, 202:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:5 - Renewal of License; Reinstatement; Continuing Education Requirement.

    314:5 Renewal of License;  Reinstatement;  Continuing Education Requirement. –||Licenses issued under this chapter shall be subject to renewal every 2 years and shall lapse unless renewed or reinstated in accordance with rules adopted by the executive director under RSA 314:8, IV, and upon payment of any fees required under RSA 314:10. Applicants for renewal shall also be required to complete 10 hours of continuing education related to the practice of electrology during the prior 2 years; provided that 5 hours of such continuing education shall be in didactic, live courses.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183. 1998, 279:1. 2005, 262:3, eff. July 1, 2005. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:6 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License.

    314:6 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License. –||The executive director may deny, suspend or revoke a license if it is determined after hearing that such applicant or licensee:||I. Has made a materially false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with application for licensure.||II. Has had a license issued under this chapter revoked or suspended previously.||III. Has been found guilty of fraud or fraudulent practices, or has used dishonest or misleading advertising.||IV. Has practiced electrology in an office or offices other than as stated on the license, or has not maintained the office or offices according to rules adopted under RSA 314:8, VIII.||V. Has violated ethical or professional standards for the practice of electrology, as provided for in rules adopted under RSA 314:8, VII.||VI. Has failed to comply with any other provision of this chapter or any rules adopted by the executive director.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:7 - Administrative Hearings; Judicial Review.

    314:7 Administrative Hearings;  Judicial Review. –||I. No license to practice electrology shall be denied, suspended or revoked, or a fine levied, until after a hearing before the executive director, which shall be held in accordance with RSA 541-A, and upon written notice to the applicant or licensee.||II. The executive director shall grant a hearing to an applicant or licensee upon receipt of a request for a hearing made within 30 days after receipt of an order of denial, revocation, suspension or fine by the applicant or licensee.||III. If the applicant or licensee fails to request a hearing within 30 days of receipt of the order of the executive director, the order shall become final.||IV. The executive director shall have the power to require the attendance of witnesses and issue subpoenas duces tecum in the conduct of such hearing.||V. If a license is denied, revoked or suspended, no such license shall be issued to such applicant or former licensee for at least 6 months, except in the discretion of the executive director.||VI. The executive director shall have the power to subpoena any person in this state, or document, record or other relevant evidence.||VII. Rehearings and appeals of an order of the executive director to deny, suspend or revoke a license or impose a fine shall be made under RSA 541.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:8 - Rulemaking.

    314:8 Rulemaking. –||The executive director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:||I. The license application form and content, and the license application procedures.||II. The qualifications of applicants for licensure under RSA 314:3.||III. The content and conduct of written and practical competency examinations.||IV. The application form, content and procedure for a renewal or reinstatement of a license to practice electrology, in accordance with RSA 314:5.||V. Reciprocity.||VI. A schedule of fees, in accordance with RSA 314:10.||VII. Ethical and professional standards required to be met by licensees.||VIII. Offices, including structures, equipment, and sanitation including required testing.||IX. The conduct of investigations, in accordance with RSA 314:9.||X. A schedule of administrative fines pursuant to RSA 314:13 for the violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.||XI. Procedures for notice and hearing prior to denial, suspension or revocation of a license, and the imposition of administrative fines.||XII. Procedures for the handling of complaints.||XIII. Procedures for the approval or denial of an application.||XIV. Procedures for suspension or revocation of a license.||XV. Procedures for appeal of decisions of the executive director made pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision and rules adopted pursuant to this subdivision.||XVI. Approval of schools of electrology, to include curriculum, equipment, and instructor qualifications.||XVII. The appointment, qualifications, responsibilities, and requirements of the electrology advisory committee.||XVIII. Office inspections for licensees.||XIX. Waivers of applicable rules.||XX. Training requirements for the use of intense pulsed light hair removal.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183. 2005, 262:4. 2009, 25:3. 2012, 171:16, eff. Aug. 10, 2012. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015. 2017, 144:9, eff. Aug. 15, 2017. 2019, 75:1, eff. Aug. 17, 2019.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:9 - Investigations.

    314:9 Investigations. –||The executive director may investigate any complaints raised with regard to any individual licensed under this chapter.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183. 2005, 262:5. 2009, 25:4, eff. July 7, 2009. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:10 - Fees.

    314:10 Fees. –||I. The fee for an initial biennial license and for renewal of the biennial license issued under this chapter shall be $110. The executive director shall establish by rule a schedule of fees for applications, examinations, and license replacement.||II. Fees collected shall be appropriated to the office of professional licensure and certification and used to carry out the provisions of this chapter.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:175, 183. 2014, 167:12, eff. July 1, 2014. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015. 2017, 144:11, eff. Aug. 15, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:11 - Deceptive Advertising.

    314:11 Deceptive Advertising. –||No individual licensed to practice electrology or any other individual shall use or cause to be used or promote the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, or other representation, however disseminated or published, which is misleading, deceptive, or untruthful about the practice of electrology or the licensure status of an individual practicing electrology.|||Source. 1994, 202:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:12 - Penalty.

    314:12 Penalty. –||Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any other person shall be guilty of a felony.|||Source. 1994, 202:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:13 - Administrative Fines.

    314:13 Administrative Fines. –||I. The executive director, after notice and hearing, pursuant to RSA 314:7 and rules adopted under RSA 314:8, X, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.||II. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties or administrative actions under this chapter.||III. The executive director shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 314:8, X, relative to administrative fines which shall be scaled to reflect the scope and severity of the violation.||IV. The sums obtained from the levying of administrative fines under this chapter shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. 2015, 276:90, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 314:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314 - Electrologists|Section 314:14 - Injunction.

    314:14 Injunction. –||A civil action may be instituted in superior court on behalf of the department for injunctive relief to prevent the violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise, and may enjoin in all such cases any person in violation of any provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.|||Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:175, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:1 - Definitions.

    314-A:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in human tissue, except piercing of the ear lobe, through which jewelry or other items are inserted.||II. "Branding" means a permanent mark made on human tissue by burning with a hot iron or other instrument, excluding laser burning.||III. "Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification.||IV. "Practitioner" means a person who practices tattooing, body piercing, or branding.||V. "Tattoo" means an indelible mark or figure fixed upon the surface of the body by the insertion of pigment under the skin or by the production of scars.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. 2017, 144:2, eff. Aug. 15, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:2 - License Required; Fees.

    314-A:2 License Required;  Fees. –||I. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice body piercing, branding, or tattooing without a license, unless such person is exempt under RSA 314-A:4.||II. The procedure and timeframe for license renewals shall be as described in RSA 310-A:1-h.||III. Licenses shall be issued to any person who:||(a) Makes application on a form prescribed by the executive director;||(b) Makes payment of fees required under RSA 314-A:6, III;||(c) Has been practicing body piercing, branding, or tattooing in an establishment, under the supervision of a person practicing body piercing, branding, or tattooing in compliance with the applicable statutes and rules of the state for not less than 3 years. Out-of-state applicants shall provide proof of at least 3 years experience as a licensed practitioner in another state; and||(d) Has completed a course approved by the executive director in methods and techniques for the proper sterilization of instruments and materials used in body piercing, branding, or tattooing.||IV. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter to perform the microblading of eyebrows, unless such person has a current license to practice as a cosmetologist or an esthetician under RSA 313-A and has been issued a certificate for microblading eyebrows pursuant to rules adopted by the executive director.|||Source. 2002, 195:1. 2014, 167:44, eff. July 1, 2014. 2015, 229:3, eff. July 1, 2015. 2017, 144:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2017. 2021, 3:11, eff. June 22, 2021; 60:1, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:3 - Apprenticeship.

    314-A:3 Apprenticeship. –||An apprentice license shall be issued if an applicant is unable to comply with any of the provisions of RSA 314-A:2. A person shall remain an apprentice for at least one year and until the supervising licensee attests that the apprentice is qualified to become licensed.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:4 - Exemptions.

    314-A:4 Exemptions. –||This chapter does not apply to:||I. Any person licensed by the New Hampshire board of medicine.||II. A person or facility which performs only ear lobe piercing.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:5 - Renewal of License; Continuing Education Requirement.

See Emergency Order #29 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-29-Emerg. (2020, 2029:1.)) and Emergency Order #46 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-46-Emerg. (2020, 2046:1.)), issued pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-04 (2020, 1004:1.)) as extended by Executive Orders 2020-05 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-05 (2020, 1005:1.)); 2020-08 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-08 (2020, 1008:1.)); 2020-09 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-09 (2020, 1009:1.)); 2020-010 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-010 (2020, 1010:1.)); 2020-014 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-014 (2020, 1014:1.)); 2020-015 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-015 (2020, 1015:1.)); 2020-016 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-016 (2020, 1016:1.)); 2020-017 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-017 (2020, 1017:1.)); 2020-018 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-018 (2020, 1018:1.)); 2020-020 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-020 (2020, 1020:1.)); 2020-021 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-021 (2020, 1021:1.)); 2020-022 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-022 (2020, 1022:1.)); 2020-023 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-023 (2020, 1023:1.)); 2020-024 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-024 (2020, 1024:1.)); 2020-025 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-025 (2020, 1025:1.)); 2021-01 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-01 (2021, 1001:1.)); 2021-02 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-02 (2021, 1002:1.)); 2021-04 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-04 (2021, 1004:1.)); 2021-05 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-05 (2021, 1005:1.)); 2021-06 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-06 (2021, 1006:1.)); 2021-08 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-08 (2021, 1008:1.)); and 2021-010 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2021-010 (2021, 1010:1.)), related to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, for potential impact on the terms of this section. The state of emergency was allowed to expire on June 11, 2021. See also 2021, 91:301, eff. July 1, 2021, regarding application of Emergency Orders.|    314-A:5 Renewal of License;  Continuing Education Requirement. –||Renewal of licenses shall be contingent upon the licensee's completion of 3 hours of continuing education related to the practice of body piercing, branding, or tattooing during the preceding year.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:6 - Rulemaking.

    314-A:6 Rulemaking. –||The executive director shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to the practice of body piercing, branding, and tattooing and the licensure and operations of tattoo and body piercing facilities. Such rules shall include:||I. Standards of hygiene to be met and maintained by establishments and practitioners in order to receive and maintain a license to carry out the practice of tattooing or body piercing, and the manner in which records of period spore tests are to be maintained and reported. All records shall be maintained for a minimum of 7 years.||II. Procedures for granting, revoking, and reinstating a license.||III. Fines and fees.||IV. Inspection of body piercing, branding, and tattooing establishments.||V. The maintenance of records pertaining to parental consent for minors, including names, dates of birth, type of identification used, and any other evidence of parentage or guardianship.||VI. Requirements to obtain and renew a certificate for microblading eyebrows including:||(a) Application forms and approval of microblading courses.||(b) Standards of hygiene for performing microblading.||(c) Procedures for disciplinary action including suspension, limitation, or revocation of a microblading certificate.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. 2017, 144:4, eff. Aug. 15, 2017. 2021, 60:2, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:7 - Prohibited Acts.

    314-A:7 Prohibited Acts. –||No practitioner shall:||I. Use any piercing needle more than once, or use a tattooing needle on more than one person.||II. Fail to comply with any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, order of the executive director, or any other provision of this chapter.||III. Hire as an employee to practice body piercing, branding, or tattooing, any person not licensed under this chapter.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. 2017, 144:5, eff. Aug. 15, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 314-A:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 314-A - Body Art|Section 314-A:8 - Body Art on Minors Prohibited.

    314-A:8 Body Art on Minors Prohibited. –||I. Branding and tattooing a person under the age of 18 is prohibited.||II. Body piercing a person under the age of 18 is prohibited without consent of that person's parent or legal guardian.||III. The consent required by paragraph II of this section shall be satisfied only by the parent or legal guardian being physically present at the time the body piercing is performed and, upon presenting evidence of the person's status as parent or legal guardian, by signing a document declaring that the person is the parent or legal guardian of the minor on whom the piercing is to be performed. The consent shall indicate the location of the piercing on the minor's body. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of 7 years.|||Source. 2002, 195:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.|