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NC Gen Stat § 88A-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-16 - Permanent establishment required.

 88A-16. Permanent establishment required.(a) Electrolysis shall be practiced by a licensed person only in a permanent establishment, hereafter referred to as an office. The Board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the sanitation standards, equipment, and supplies to be used and observed in offices. Offices shall be subject to periodic inspection at any time during business hours by members of the Board or its agents or assistants.(b) Every electrologist shall notify the Board in writing 30 business days prior to, but no later than 10 business days after, any change of address or opening of a new office.(c) Every electrologist shall display his license in a conspicuous place in the office.(d) Every electrologist may make calls outside the office. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations concerning the equipment and instruments to be used by an electrologist when treating patients outside the office. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-17 - Requirements for certification as an electrology instructor.

 88A-17. Requirements for certification as an electrology instructor.(a) Any person who desires to be certified as an "electrology instructor" pursuant to this Chapter shall:(1) Submit an application on a form approved by the Board;(2) Be a licensed electrologist;(3) Have practiced electrology actively for at least five years immediately before the application; and,(4) Pass a written examination given by the Board.(b) At least twice each year, the Board shall give an examination to applicants for certification as an electrology instructor. The examination shall consist of written and verbal sections testing the applicants' knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to the theory and practice of electrology. The Board shall give applicants notice of the date, time, and place of the examination at least 60 days in advance.(c) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all the qualifications for certification as an electrology instructor, and has submitted the required fee, the Board shall issue an instructor's certificate to the applicant. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-17.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-17.1 - Requirements for licensure as a laser hair practitioner instructor.

 88A-17.1. Requirements for licensure as a laser hair practitioner instructor.(a) Any person who desires licensure as a laser practitioner instructor pursuant to this Chapter shall meet the following requirements:(1) Submit an application on a form approved by the Board.(2) Be an electrologist licensed under this Chapter or a physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.(3) Have practiced laser and light-based treatments actively for at least five years immediately before applying for licensure.(4) Have at least 100 hours of training in laser and light-based treatments.(b) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all qualifications for licensure as a laser hair practitioner instructor and has submitted the required fee, the Board shall issue an instructor's license to the applicant. (2007-489, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-18 - Renewal of instructor's license.

 88A-18. Renewal of instructor's license.An electrology or laser hair practitioner instructor's license shall be renewed annually. On or before the date the current license expires, the applicant must submit an application for renewal of licensure on a form approved by the Board, meet criteria for renewal established by the Board, and pay the required fee. Any person whose instructor's license has expired for a period of three years or more shall be required to take and pass the instructor's examination before the license can be renewed. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2007-489, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-19 - Requirements for certification as a Board approved school of electrology.

 88A-19. Requirements for certification as a Board approved school of electrology.(a) Any school in this State or another state that desires to be certified as a Board approved school of electrology shall:(1) Submit an application on a form approved by the Board;(2) Submit a detailed projected floor plan of the institutional area demonstrating adequate school facilities to accommodate students for purposes of lectures, classroom instruction, and practical demonstration;(3) Submit a detailed list of the equipment to be used by the students in the practical course of their studies;(4) Submit a copy of the planned electrology curriculum consisting of the number of hours and subject matter determined by the Board, provided that the number of hours required shall not be less than 120 hours and not more than 600 hours;(5) Submit a certified copy of the school manual of instruction;(6) Submit the names and qualifications of the instructors certified in accordance with G.S. 88A-16; and,(7) Any additional information the Board may require.(b) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all the qualifications for certification as a Board approved school of electrology, and has submitted the required fee, the Board shall issue a certificate to the applicant.(c) A school's certification is only valid for the location named in the application. When a school desires to change locations, an application shall be submitted to the Board on a form furnished by the Board and the fee shall be paid for certificate renewal.(d) A school's certification is not transferrable. Schools must immediately notify the Board in writing of any sale, transfer, or change in ownership or management.(e) Every school shall display its certification in a manner prescribed by the Board.(f) All epilators used in the school must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Government. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 755, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-19.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-19.1 - Requirements for certification as a Board-approved school of laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments.

 88A-19.1. Requirements for certification as a Board-approved school of laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments.(a) Any school in this State or another state that desires to be certified as a Board-approved school of laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments shall:(1) Submit an application on a form approved by the Board;(2) Submit a detailed projected floor plan of the institutional area demonstrating adequate school facilities to accommodate students for purposes of lectures, classroom instruction, and practical demonstration;(3) Submit a detailed list of the equipment to be used by the students in the practical course of their studies;(4) Submit a copy of the planned laser, light source, or pulsed-light curriculum consisting of the number of hours and subject matter determined by the Board, provided that the number of hours required shall not be less than 30 hours pursuant to rules adopted by the Board;(5) Submit a certified copy of the school manual of instruction;(6) Submit the names and qualifications of the instructors certified; and(7) Submit any additional information the Board may require.(b) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all the qualifications for certification as a Board-approved school of laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments and has submitted the required fee, the Board shall issue a certificate to the applicant.(c) A school's certification is only valid for the location named in the application. When a school desires to change locations, an application shall be submitted to the Board on a form furnished by the Board, and the fee shall be paid for certificate renewal.(d) A school's certification is not transferable. Schools shall immediately notify the Board in writing of any sale, transfer, or change in ownership or management.(e) Every school shall display its certification in a manner prescribed by the Board.(f) All laser, light source, or pulsed-light devices used in the school shall be approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. (2007-489, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-20 - Certification renewal.

 88A-20. Certification renewal.Every certificate issued pursuant to G.S. 88A-19 or G.S. 88A-19.1 shall be renewed annually. On or before the date the current certificate expires, the applicant must submit an application for renewal of certification on a form approved by the Board, meet criteria for renewal established by the Board, and pay the required fee. Failure to renew the certificate within 90 days after the expiration date shall result in automatic forfeiture of any certification issued pursuant to this Chapter. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2007-489, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-21 - Disciplinary authority of the Board.

 88A-21. Disciplinary authority of the Board.(a) Grounds for disciplinary action shall include:(1) Conviction of, or finding of guilt with respect to, a crime in this State or any other jurisdiction, regardless of adjudication, if any element of the crime directly relates to the practice of electrolysis;(2) Obtaining, or attempting to obtain, a license to practice electrolysis by bribery or by fraudulent misrepresentation;(3) Malpractice or the inability to practice electrolysis with reasonable skill and safety;(4) Disseminating false, deceptive, or misleading advertising;(5) Judicial determination of mental incompetency;(6) The revocation, suspension, or denial of the person's license or certification to practice electrolysis in any other state or territory of the United States;(7) A finding, upon investigation by the Board, that the applicant or licensee is guilty of unprofessional conduct. "Unprofessional conduct" includes any act which departs from, or fails to conform to, the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing electrolysis practice;(8) Assisting, aiding, abetting, or procuring the practice of a person who is not licensed under this Chapter; and,(9) Violation of any provision of this Chapter, or any rule or regulation of the Board.(b) In accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the Board may require remedial education, issue a letter of reprimand, restrict, revoke, or suspend any license or certification issued pursuant to this Chapter or deny any application for licensure or certification if the Board determines that the applicant or licensee has committed any of the acts listed in subsection (a).(c) The Board may reinstate a revoked license or remove licensure restrictions when it finds that the reasons for revocation or restriction no longer exist and that the person can reasonably be expected to practice electrology safely and properly. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-22 - Enjoining illegal practices.

 88A-22. Enjoining illegal practices.(a) If the Board finds that any person is violating any of the provisions of this Chapter, it may apply in its own name to the superior court for an injunction or restraining order to prevent that person from further violation. The court is empowered to grant an injunction regardless of whether any other enforcement action has been or may be instituted. All actions by the Board shall be governed by the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.(b) The venue for actions brought under this Chapter shall be the superior court in the county where the illegal or unlawful acts are alleged to have been committed, in the county where the defendant resides, or in the county where the Board maintains its offices and records. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-23 - Reports and immunity from suit.

 88A-23. Reports and immunity from suit.Any person who has reasonable cause to suspect misconduct or incapacity of a licensee, or who has reasonable cause to suspect that any person is in violation of this Chapter, shall report the relevant facts to the Board. Upon the receipt of such charge, or upon its own initiative, the Board may give notice of an administrative hearing or may, after diligent investigation, dismiss unfounded charges. Any person making a report pursuant to this section shall be immune from any criminal prosecution or civil liability resulting therefrom unless such person knew the report was false or acted in reckless disregard of whether the report was false. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1995, c. 509, s. 36.)
NC Gen Stat § 88B-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art|§ 88B-1 - Short title.

 88B-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the North Carolina Cosmetic Art Act. (1998-230, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 88B-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art|§ 88B-3 - Creation and membership of the Board; term of office; removal for cause; officers.

 88B-3. Creation and membership of the Board; term of office; removal for cause; officers.(a) The North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners is established. The Board shall consist of six members who shall be appointed as follows:(1) The General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, shall appoint a cosmetologist.(2) The General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall appoint a cosmetologist.(3) The Governor shall appoint two cosmetologists, a cosmetology teacher, and a member of the public who is not licensed under this Chapter.(b) Each cosmetologist member shall have practiced all parts of cosmetic art in this State for at least five years immediately preceding appointment to the Board and shall not have any connection with any cosmetic art school while serving on the Board. The cosmetology teacher member shall be currently employed as a teacher by a North Carolina public school, community college, or other public or private cosmetic art school and shall have practiced or taught cosmetic art for at least five years immediately preceding appointment to the Board.(c) Cosmetologist members of the Board shall serve staggered terms of three years. No Board member shall serve more than two consecutive terms, except that each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. All other board members shall serve three-year terms, but they shall not be staggered.(d) The Governor may remove any member of the Board for cause.(e) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, except that unexpired terms in seats appointed by the General Assembly shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120-122. Appointees to fill vacancies shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified.(f) The Board shall elect a chair, a vice-chair, and other officers as deemed necessary by the Board to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. All officers shall be elected annually by the Board for one-year terms and shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.(g) The Board shall not issue a teacher's license to any Board member during that member's term on the Board.(h) No Board member may be employed by the Board for at least one year after that member's term expires. (1933, c. 179, ss. 13, 14, 23; 1935, c. 54, ss. 2, 5; 1943, c. 354, s. 1; 1957, c. 1184, s. 1; 1969, c. 844, s. 4; 1971, c. 355, s. 1; c. 616, ss. 1, 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; c. 1360, s. 1; 1975, c. 857, ss. 2, 3, 9; 1981, c. 614, s. 1; c. 615, ss. 10, 14; c. 884, s. 7; 1987, c. 211, s. 1; 1989, c. 650, s. 1; 1995, c. 490, s. 13; (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 605, s. 16; 1998-230, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 88B-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art|§ 88B-4 - Powers and duties of the Board.

 88B-4. Powers and duties of the Board.(a) The Board shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To administer and interpret this Chapter.(2) To adopt, amend, and repeal rules to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.(3) To examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure under this Chapter.(4) To issue, renew, deny, restrict, suspend, or revoke licenses.(5) To conduct investigations of alleged violations of this Chapter or the Board's rules.(6) To collect fees required by G.S. 88B-20 and any other monies permitted by law to be paid to the Board.(7) To approve new cosmetic art schools.(7a) To adopt rules for cosmetic art schools.(8) To inspect cosmetic art schools and shops.(9) To adopt rules for the sanitary management and physical requirements of cosmetic art shops and cosmetic art schools.(10) To establish a curriculum for each course of study required for the issuance of a license issued under this Chapter.(11) To employ an executive director and any additional professional, clerical, or special personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter, and to purchase or rent necessary office space, equipment, and supplies.(12) To adopt a seal.(13) To carry out any other actions authorized by this Chapter.(b) A member of the Board shall have the authority to inspect cosmetic art shops and cosmetic art schools at any reasonable hour to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter if the inspection is made: (i) at the request of the Board, or with the approval of the chair or the executive director as the result of a complaint made to the Board or a problem reported by an inspector, or (ii) at the request of an inspector who deems it necessary to request the assistance of a Board member and who has the prior approval of the chair or executive director to do so. A Board member who makes an inspection pursuant to this subsection shall file a report with the Board before requesting reimbursement for expenses.(c) The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings relating to the issuance, renewal, denial, restriction, suspension, and revocation of licenses. This record shall also contain each licensee's name, business and home addresses, license number, and the date the license was issued. (1933, c. 179, ss. 1, 14, 15, 17, 23, 29; 1935, c. 54, ss. 3-5; 1941, c. 234, s. 2; 1943, c. 354, ss. 1, 2; 1957, c. 1184, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 844, s. 5; 1971, c. 355, ss. 1-3; c. 616, ss. 1-3; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; c. 1360, ss. 2-4; c. 1481, ss. 1, 2; 1975, c. 7, s. 1; c. 857, ss. 1, 3-5, 9; 1977, cc. 155, 472; 1981, c. 614, s. 1; c. 615, ss. 1, 2, 11, 14; c. 884, s. 7; 1983, c. 913, s. 9; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 990; 1985, c. 125; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 833; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 965; 1989, c. 650, ss. 2, 3; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1013, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1030, s. 20; 1993, c. 22, s. 2; c. 54, s. 1; 1995, c. 541, s. 2; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 605, ss. 15, 16; 1998-230, s. 2; 1999-348, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 88B-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art|§ 88B-5 - Meetings and compensation of the Board.

 88B-5. Meetings and compensation of the Board.(a) Each member of the Board shall receive compensation for services and expenses as provided in G.S. 93B-5, but shall be limited to payment for services deemed official business of the Board when such business exceeds three continuous hours per day. Official business of the Board includes meetings called by the chair and time spent inspecting cosmetic art shops and schools as permitted by this Chapter. No payment for per diem or travel expenses shall be authorized or paid for Board meetings other than those called by the chair. The Board may annually select one member to attend a national state board of cosmetic arts meeting on official business of the Board. No other Board members shall be authorized to attend trade shows or to travel out-of-state at the Board's expense.(b) The Board shall hold four regular meetings a year in the months of January, April, July, and October. The chair may call additional meetings whenever necessary. (1933, c. 179, ss. 15, 17; 1935, c. 54, ss. 3, 4; 1941, c. 234, s. 2; 1943, c. 354, s. 2; 1957, c. 1184, s. 2; 1971, c. 355, ss. 2, 3; c. 616, ss. 1, 3; 1973, c. 1360, ss. 2-4; 1975, c. 857, ss. 4, 5; 1981, c. 615, s. 11; 1983, c. 913, s. 9; 1989, c. 650, ss. 2, 3; 1995, c. 541, s. 2; 1998-230, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 88B-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art|§ 88B-6 - Board office, employees, funds, budget requirements.

 88B-6. Board office, employees, funds, budget requirements.(a) The Board shall maintain its office in Wake County, North Carolina.(b) The Board shall employ an executive director who shall not be a member of the Board. The executive director shall keep all records of the Board, issue all necessary notices, and perform any other duties required by the Board.(c) With the approval of the Director of the Budget and the Office of State Human Resources, the Board may employ as many inspectors, investigators, and other staff as necessary to perform inspections and other duties prescribed by the Board. Inspectors and investigators shall be experienced in all parts of cosmetic art and shall have authority to examine cosmetic art shops and cosmetic art schools during business hours to determine compliance with this Chapter.(d) The salaries of all employees of the Board, excluding the executive director, shall be subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.(e) The executive director may collect in the Board's name and on its behalf the fees prescribed in this Chapter and shall turn these and any other monies paid to the Board over to the State Treasurer. These funds shall be credited to the Board and shall be held and expended under the supervision of the Director of the Budget only for the administration and enforcement of this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter shall authorize any expenditure in excess of the amount credited to the Board and held by the State Treasurer as provided in this subsection.(f) The Executive Budget Act and the North Carolina Human Resources Act apply to the administration of this Chapter.  (1933, c. 179, ss. 14, 15; 1935, c. 54, s. 3; 1941, c. 234, s. 2; 1943, c. 354, ss. 1, 2; 1957, c. 1184, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 844, s. 4; 1971, c. 355, ss. 1-3; c. 616, ss. 1-3; 1973, c. 1360, s. 2; 1975, c. 857, ss. 3, 4; 1981, c. 615, s. 11; c. 884, s. 7; 1983, c. 913, s. 9; 1989, c. 650, s. 2.; 1998-230, s. 2; 2009-471, ss. 2.1, 2.2; 2009-521, s. 1.2; 2013-382, s. 9.1(c); 2018-114, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 88B-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art|§ 88B-7 - Qualifications for licensing cosmetologists.

 88B-7. Qualifications for licensing cosmetologists.The Board shall issue a license to practice as a cosmetologist to any individual who meets all of the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of at least 1,500 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school, or at least 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school and completion of an apprenticeship for a period of at least six months under the direct supervision of a cosmetologist, as certified by sworn affidavit of three licensed cosmetologists or by other evidence satisfactory to the Board.(2) Passage of an examination conducted by the Board.(3) Payment of the fees required by G.S. 88B-20. (1933, c. 179, s. 12; 1953, c. 1304, s. 3; 1973, c. 450, s. 2; 1977, c. 899, s. 1; 1981, c. 615, s. 9; 1985, c. 559, s. 5; 1998-230, s. 2.)