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NC Gen Stat § 86A-24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 86A - Barbers|§ 86A-24 - Apprenticeship.

 86A-24. Apprenticeship.(a) Before being issued an apprentice license, an applicant must pass an examination conducted by the Board to determine his competence, including his knowledge of barbering, sanitary rules and regulations, and knowledge of diseases of the face, skin and scalp.(b) An apprentice license expires on May 31 of each year. Every holder of an apprentice license shall annually renew the apprentice license by the expiration date and pay the required renewal fee. An apprentice license issued under this Chapter is automatically suspended by operation of law after failure to renew the apprentice license by the expiration date. An apprentice whose apprentice license has expired may have the certificate restored immediately upon paying all lapsed renewal fees and the required late fee. The certificate of registration of an apprentice is valid only so long as the apprentice works under the supervision of a registered barber. The registered barber shall remain present on the premises of the barbershop at all times while the apprentice is working. No apprentice shall operate a barbershop.(c) On completion of at least one year's apprenticeship, evidenced by affidavit of the supervising registered licensed barber or barbers, and upon meeting the other requirements of G.S. 86A-3, the apprentice shall be issued a license as a registered barber, pursuant to G.S. 86A-10. No registered apprentice may practice for a period exceeding three years without retaking and passing the required examination to receive a certificate as a registered apprentice. (1929, c. 119, ss. 4, 5; 1941, c. 375, s. 3; 1975, c. 68, ss. 1, 2; 1979, c. 695, s. 1; 1981, c. 457, s. 14; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 605, s. 13; 2004-146, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 86A-26 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 86A - Barbers|§ 86A-26 - Barbering among members of same family.

 86A-26. Barbering among members of same family.This Chapter shall not prohibit a member of a family from practicing barbering on a member of his or her family. For purposes of this section, "a member of his or her family" means a spouse, brother, sister, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, stepparent, or stepchild. (1941, c. 375, s. 12; 1979, c. 695, s. 1; 2004-146, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 86A-27 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 86A - Barbers|§ 86A-27 - Civil penalties; disciplinary costs.

 86A-27. Civil penalties; disciplinary costs.(a) Authority to Assess Civil Penalties. - The Board may assess a civil penalty not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per offense for the violation of any section of this Chapter or the violation of any rules adopted by the Board. The clear proceeds of any civil penalty assessed under this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2.(b) Consideration Factors. - Before imposing and assessing a civil penalty, the Board shall consider the following factors:(1) The nature, gravity, and persistence of the particular violation.(2) The appropriateness of the imposition of a civil penalty when considered alone or in combination with other punishment.(3) Whether the violation was willful and malicious.(4) Any other factors that would tend to mitigate or aggravate the violations found to exist.(c) Schedule of Civil Penalties. - The Board shall establish a schedule of civil penalties for violations of this Chapter and rules adopted by the Board.(d) Costs. - The Board may in a disciplinary proceeding charge costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to the licensee against whom the proceedings were brought. (2004-146, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-1 - Short title.

 88A-1. Short title.This Chapter may be cited as the "Electrolysis Practice Act." (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-2 - Purpose.

 88A-2. Purpose.The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure minimum standards of competency, to protect the public from misrepresentation of status by persons who hold themselves out to be "licensed electrologists" or "licensed laser hair practitioners" and to provide the public with safe care by the mandatory licensing of electrologists and laser hair practitioners. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2007-489, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-3 - Definitions.

 88A-3. Definitions.As used in this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Board" means the North Carolina Board of Electrolysis Examiners.(2) "Electrolysis" means the permanent removal of hair by the application of an electrical current to the dermal papilla by a filament to cause decomposition, coagulation, or dehydration within the hair follicle as approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Government.(3) "Electrologist" or "electrolocist" means a person who engages in the practice of electrolysis for permanent hair removal.(4) "Electrology" means the art and practice relating to the removal of hair from the normal skin of the human body by application of an electric current to the hair papilla by means of a needle or needles so as to cause growth inactivity of the hair papilla and thus permanently remove the hair.(5) "Laser hair practitioner" means a person who engages in laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments for the removal of hair.(6) "Laser, light source, or pulsed-light devices" means a device used exclusively in the nonablative procedure for the removal of hair.(7) "Laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments" means the use of laser or pulsed-light devices for nonablative procedures for the removal of hair. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2007-489, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-4 - Unlawful practice.

 88A-4. Unlawful practice.(a) It shall be unlawful to engage in the practice of electrolysis or laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments in this State without a license.(b) Any person practicing electrology or laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments for the purpose of hair removal or hair reduction in this State without being licensed by the Board shall be guilty of a Class I felony and may be assessed a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense. Any other violation of this Chapter shall be a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1003, s. 2; 1993, c. 530, s. 3; c. 539, s. 609; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2007-489, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-5 - Creation and membership of Board.

 88A-5. Creation and membership of Board.(a) The North Carolina Board of Electrolysis Examiners is created. The Board shall consist of five members as follows:(1) Three electrologists who have engaged in the practice of electrolysis for at least five years, one of whom shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Governor.(2) A physician licensed under Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, who shall be nominated by the North Carolina Medical Board and appointed by the Governor.(3) A public member, appointed by the Governor, who has not practiced electrolysis, who is not in training to become an electrologist, and who is not related to anyone who would be prohibited by this subdivision from serving on the Board as a public member.(b) Legislative appointments shall be made in accordance with G.S. 120-121. A vacancy in a legislative appointment shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120-122.(c) Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years and shall serve until a successor is appointed. Of the members initially appointed, one of the electrologist members shall serve a term of one year. The public member and the second electrologist member shall serve a term of two years. The physician member and the third electrologist member shall serve a term of three years. The terms of all initial appointments shall commence within 30 days of the effective date of this act. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.(d) Vacancies shall be filled by the appropriate appointing authority within 30 days after the position is vacated. Appointees shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and until their successors have been appointed and qualified.(e) The Board may remove any of its members for gross neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional conduct. A member subject to disciplinary proceedings shall be disqualified from all Board business until the charges are resolved. The Governor may also remove any member of the Board which he appoints.(f) Each member of the Board shall receive per diem compensation and reimbursement for travel and subsistence in the amounts the Board votes upon and records in its minutes, provided the amounts do not exceed the amounts specified in G.S. 93B-5.(g) The Board shall elect a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer, and such other officers as are deemed necessary by the Board. All officers shall be elected annually by the Board for one-year terms and shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.(h) The Board shall hold at least two meetings each year to conduct its business, and shall adopt rules governing the calling, holding, and conducting of regular and special meetings. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1995, c. 94, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-6 - Powers and duties of the Board.

 88A-6. Powers and duties of the Board.The Board shall have the following general powers and duties:(1) To administer and interpret this Chapter;(2) To adopt rules in the manner prescribed by Chapter 150B of the General Statutes as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter;(3) To determine the qualifications of persons who are licensed or certified pursuant to this Chapter;(4) To issue, renew, deny, restrict, suspend, or revoke licenses and to carry out any of the other actions authorized by this Chapter;(5) To establish, publish, and enforce rules of professional conduct, and to regulate advertising by licensees;(6) To maintain a record of all proceedings and make available to persons licensed under this Chapter, and to other concerned parties, an annual report of all Board action;(7) To collect fees for licensure, licensure renewal, and other services deemed necessary to carry out the purpose of this Chapter;(8) To employ and fix the compensation of personnel, including an executive director, that the Board determines are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and to incur other expenses necessary to effectuate this Chapter;(9) To conduct investigations for the purpose of determining whether violations of this Chapter or grounds for disciplining persons licensed or certified under this Chapter exist; and,(10) To adopt a seal containing the name of the Board for use on all certificates, licenses, and official reports issued by it. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-7 - Applicability of Executive Budget Act; audit oversight.

 88A-7. Applicability of Executive Budget Act; audit oversight.The Treasurer or the Executive Director shall deposit all fees payable to the Board with the State Treasurer, to be credited to the account of the Board. These funds shall be held and expended under the supervision of the Director of the Budget. The provisions of the Executive Budget Act apply to this Chapter. The Board is subject to the oversight of the State Auditor under Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 755, s. 5.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-8 - The Board may accept contributions, etc.

 88A-8. The Board may accept contributions, etc.The Board may accept grants, contributions, devises, and gifts that shall be kept in the same account as the funds deposited in accordance with G.S. 88A-7 and shall be used to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.  (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2011-284, s. 62.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-10 - Requirements for licensure as an electrologist.

 88A-10. Requirements for licensure as an electrologist.(a) Any person who desires to be licensed as an "electrologist" pursuant to this Chapter shall:(1) Submit an application on a form approved by the Board.(2) Be a resident of North Carolina.(3) Be 21 years of age or older.(4) Meet the requirements of subsection (a1) of this section.(5) Pass an examination given by the Board.(6) Submit the application and examination fees required in G.S. 88A-9(b).(a1) An applicant for licensure under this section shall provide:(1) Proof of graduation from a school certified by the Board pursuant to G.S. 88A-19; or(2) Proof satisfactory to the Board that, for at least one year prior to the date of application or the date of initial residence in this State, whichever is earlier, the applicant was engaged in the practice of electrology in a state that does not license electrologists.Subdivision (2) of this subsection applies only to applicants whose residence in this State began on or after January 31, 1994, who do not meet the qualifications of subdivision (1) of this subsection or G.S. 88A-12.(b) At least twice each year, the Board shall give an examination to applicants for licensure to determine 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 requirements for licensure, and has submitted the initial license fee required in G.S. 88A-9(b), the Board shall issue a license to the applicant.(d) An applicant otherwise qualified for licensure who is not a resident of this State may nevertheless submit a statement of intent to begin practicing electrology in this State and receive a license. The applicant must provide to the Board within six months of receiving a license evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has actually begun to practice electrology in this State. The Board may revoke the license of an applicant who fails to submit this proof or whose proof fails to satisfy the Board. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 755, s. 1; 2001-176, s. 2; 2007-489, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-10.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-10.1 - Temporary license.

 88A-10.1. Temporary license.The Board may issue a temporary license to practice electrology to an applicant who meets the requirements of G.S. 88A-10(a)(1)-(4). A temporary license may not be valid for more than six months and may be renewed not more than once. The Board may by rule provide for a shorter duration and may prohibit any renewal of a temporary license. The Board shall adopt rules setting the criteria for any renewals. The Board may by rule require that holders of a temporary license practice under supervision and may specify criteria for supervision in its rules, including the setting, amounts of supervision, and qualifications of supervisors. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 755, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-11 - Licensure without examination.

 88A-11. Licensure without examination.The Board may issue a license to practice electrology, without examination, to an applicant:(1) Who was engaged in the practice of electrolysis in this State or another state prior to July 1, 1993, and who submits an application for licensure to the Board on or before January 31, 1994.(2) Who is certified or licensed in good standing to practice electrolysis in another state, provided that the other state's educational hours of instruction are equal to or greater than the hours required in this State. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1003, s. 1; 1993, c. 530, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-11.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-11.1 - Requirements for licensure as a laser hair practitioner; limitations on licensed laser hair practitioners.

 88A-11.1. Requirements for licensure as a laser hair practitioner; limitations on licensed laser hair practitioners.(a) Any person seeking licensure by the Board as a laser hair practitioner shall have met the following requirements at the time the license is requested:(1) Be an electrologist licensed under this Chapter.(2) Completed a minimum 30-hour laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatment certification course approved by the Board and in accordance with rules adopted by the Board.(3) Be currently using or anticipate using laser, light source, or pulsed-light devices that the person has been certified by a Board-approved school to operate.(b) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all the requirements for licensure, and has submitted the initial license fee required in G.S. 88A-9(b), the Board shall issue a license to the applicant.(c) Each laser hair practitioner shall practice laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments under the supervision of a physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes. The physician shall be readily available, but not required to be on site when the laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments are being performed. However, the authority to regulate laser clinicians shall remain with the Board.(d) A laser hair practitioner shall not dispense or administer medication or provide advice regarding the use of medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, in connection with laser, light source, or pulsed-light treatments.(e) All laser hair practitioners shall use laser, light source, or pulsed-light devices approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration and comply with all applicable federal and State regulations, rules, and laws. Any licensed laser hair practitioner violating this subsection shall have his or her license revoked by the Board.(f) Only a licensed physician may use laser, light source, or pulsed-light devices for ablative procedures. (2007-489, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-12 - License renewal.

 88A-12. License renewal.(a) Every electrologist license or laser hair practitioner license issued pursuant to this Chapter must be renewed annually. On or before the date the current license expires, a person who desires to continue to practice electrology or as a laser hair practitioner shall apply for license renewal to the Board on forms approved by the Board, provide evidence of the successful completion of a continuing educational program approved by the Board, meet the criteria for renewal established by the Board, and pay the required fee. The Board may provide for the late renewal of licensure upon payment of a late fee as set by the Board, but late renewal may not be granted more than 90 days after expiration of the license.(b) Any person who has failed to renew his or her license for more than 90 days after expiration may have it reinstated by applying to the Board for reinstatement on a form approved by the Board, furnishing a statement of the reason for failure to apply for renewal prior to the deadline, and paying the required fee. The Board may require evidence of competency to resume practice before reinstating the applicant's license. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 755, s. 3; 2007-489, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-13 - Continuing education.

 88A-13. Continuing education.(a) The Board shall determine the number of hours and subject matter of continuing education required as a condition of license renewal. The Board may offer continuing education to the licensees under this act.(b) Upon request, the Board may grant approval to a continuing education program or course upon finding that the program or course offers an educational experience designed to enhance the practice of electrology.(c) The Board shall maintain and distribute, as appropriate, records of the educational course work successfully completed by each licensee, including the subject matter and the number of hours of each course.(d) Laser hair practitioners are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to maintain their licenses pursuant to rules adopted by the Board. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2007-489, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-14 - Inactive list.

 88A-14. Inactive list.Upon request by a licensee for inactive status, the Board shall place the licensee's name on the inactive list. While on the inactive list, the person shall not be subjected to renewal requirements and shall not practice electrology in North Carolina. When that person desires to be removed from the inactive list and returned to an active list, a reactivation application shall be submitted to the Board on a form furnished by the Board and the fee shall be paid for license reactivation. The Board may require evidence of competency to resume practice before returning the applicant to the active status. Any person whose license has lapsed or expired for a period of five years or more shall be required to take and pass the examination for licensure before the license can be reactivated. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 2001-176, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-15 - Exemptions from licensure.

 88A-15. Exemptions from licensure.The following individuals shall be permitted to practice electrology without a license:(1) Any physician licensed in accordance with Article 1 and Article 11 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.(2) A student at an approved school of electrology when electrolysis is performed in the course of study.(3) A person demonstrating on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor any electrolysis equipment or supplies, if such demonstration is performed without charge.(4) An employee of a hospital licensed under Chapter 131E of the General Statutes and working under the supervision of a physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes who is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1033, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 755, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 88A-15.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 88A - Electrolysis Practice Act|§ 88A-15.1 - Persons and practices not affected.

 88A-15.1. Persons and practices not affected.The requirements of this Chapter shall not apply to any person licensed or approved by the North Carolina Medical Board to practice medicine or perform medical acts, tasks, or functions pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes or any person employed and working under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes. (2007-489, s. 9.)