2-5 1. "Barber school" includes a school of barbering, college of barbering

2-6 [, barber college ,] and any other place or institution of instruction training

2-7 persons to engage in the practice of barbering.

2-8 2. "Barbershop" [embraces] means any establishment or place of

2-9 business [wherein] where the practice of barbering is engaged in or carried

2-10 on.

2-11 3. "Board" means the state barbers’ health and sanitation board.

2-12 4. "Instructor" means any person [certified] who is licensed by the

2-13 board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to instruct the practice of

2-14 barbering in a barber school.

2-15 5. "Licensed apprentice" means a person who is licensed to engage in

2-16 the practice of barbering as an apprentice pursuant to the provisions of

2-17 this chapter.

2-18 6. "Licensed barber" means a person who is licensed to engage in the

2-19 practice of barbering pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

2-20 7. "Practice of barbering" [is defined to be any of, or any combination

2-21 of, or all] means any of the following practices for cosmetic purposes:

2-22 (a) Shaving or trimming the beard, cutting or trimming the hair, or hair

2-23 weaving.

2-24 (b) Giving massages of the face or scalp or treatments with oils, creams,

2-25 lotions or other preparations, [either] by hand or mechanical appliances.

2-26 (c) Singeing, shampooing or dyeing the hair, or applying hair tonics.

2-27 (d) Applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils or lotions

2-28 to the scalp, face or neck.

2-29 (e) Arranging, fitting, cutting, styling, cleaning, coloring or dyeing a

2-30 hairpiece or wig, whether made of human hair or synthetic material. This

2-31 does not restrict any establishment from setting or styling a hairpiece or wig

2-32 in preparation for retail sale.

2-33 [6. "Practitioner of barbering" means a person engaged in any of the

2-34 practices designated in subsection 5.

2-38 1. To persons] to:

2-39 1. Persons licensed pursuant to chapter 644 of NRS.

2-40 2. [To embalmers] Embalmers or undertakers in cutting the hair or

2-41 trimming the beard of any deceased person in preparation for burial or

3-5 of four members, is hereby created.

3-6 2. The board consists of the state health officer, or a member of his staff

3-7 designated by the state health officer, and three members who are

3-8 [registered] licensed barbers appointed by the governor. Of the barbers, one

3-9 barber must be from Clark County, one barber must be from Washoe

3-10 County and one barber must be from any county in the state. Each of the

3-11 barbers must have been a resident of this state and a practicing [registered]

3-12 licensed barber for at least 5 years immediately before his appointment.

3-16 president for more than 4 consecutive years.

3-17 2. The board shall elect a vice president.

3-18 3. The board shall elect a secretary-treasurer, who may or may not be a

3-19 member of the board. The board shall fix the salary of the secretary-

3-20 treasurer, which must not exceed the sum of [$2,400] $3,600 per year.

3-21 4. Each officer and member of the board is entitled to receive:

3-22 (a) A salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the board, while

3-23 engaged in the business of the board; and

3-24 (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the

3-25 board, while engaged in the business of the board. The rate must not exceed

3-26 the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.

3-27 5. While engaged in the business of the board, each employee of the

3-28 board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a

3-29 rate fixed by the board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state

3-30 officers and employees generally.

3-31 6. The secretary-treasurer shall:

3-32 (a) Keep a record of all proceedings of the board.

3-33 (b) Give to [the] this state a bond in the sum of [$2,000,] $3,000, with

3-34 sufficient sureties, for the faithful performance of his duties. The bond must

3-38 (a) To maintain] may:

3-39 (a) Maintain offices in as many [localities in the] locations in this state

3-40 as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

3-41 (b) [To employ] Employ attorneys, investigators and other professional

4-32 license as a barber:

4-33 1. Who is qualified under the provisions of NRS [643.080 or] 643.085.

4-34 2. Who is at least 18 years of age.

4-35 3. Who is of good moral character and temperate habits.

4-36 4. Who has [practiced] :

4-37 (a) Practiced as a [registered] licensed apprentice for a period of 18

4-38 months under the immediate personal supervision of a [registered] licensed

4-39 barber ; or [has satisfied]

4-40 (b) Complied with the requirements of NRS 643.085.

4-41 5. Who has passed an examination conducted by the board to determine

5-6 as a registered] license as an apprentice:

5-7 1. Who is at least 16 1/2 years of age.

5-8 2. Who is of good moral character and temperate habits.

5-9 3. Who has graduated from a school of barbering approved by the

5-10 board.

5-11 4. Who has passed an examination conducted by the board to determine

5-12 his fitness to practice as a [registered] licensed apprentice.

5-13 5. Who has had a chest X-ray, the results of which indicate he is not

5-14 tuberculous, and a blood test, the results of which indicate he is not a carrier

5-18 barber, a] A person who:

5-19 1. Is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 644 of NRS [who

5-20 has] ; and

5-21 2. Has completed 400 hours of specialized training at a barber school

5-22 [of barbering] approved by the board , [is entitled to]

5-23 may take the examination for a license as a [practitioner of barbering]

5-27 practitioner of barbering] license as a barber or an apprentice must file an

5-28 application verified by him for an examination before the board.

5-29 2. The application must be in a form prescribed by the board and

5-30 include the social security number of the applicant.

5-31 3. Each application must be accompanied by the fees [provided]

5-32 prescribed by subsection 4.

5-33 4. The board shall annually fix the examination fees, which must not be

5-34 more than $100.

5-35 5. Each applicant must, at the time of filing the application, file a

5-36 certificate [of] signed by a licensed physician certifying that the applicant is

5-40 of registration] license as a barber [or registered apprentice shall] , an

6-27 places as it determines, the board shall conduct examinations to determine

6-28 the fitness of each of the following:

6-29 (a) Applicants for [certificates of registration to practice as registered]

6-30 licenses as barbers.

6-31 (b) Applicants for [certificates of registration to practice as registered]

6-32 licenses as apprentices.

6-33 (c) Applicants to enter barber schools.

6-34 2. The examination of applicants for [certificates of registration as

6-35 registered] licenses as barbers and [as registered apprentices shall include

6-36 both] apprentices must include a practical demonstration and a written and

6-37 oral test [, and shall embrace] that must include the subjects usually taught

6-41 for a license as a [practitioner of barbering] barber who fails to pass [a

7-23 practicing] as a barber or an apprentice from another state , the District of

7-24 Columbia or a country which has substantially the same requirements for

7-25 licensing [or registering] barbers and apprentices as are required by the

7-26 provisions of this chapter [shall] must be admitted to practice [under such

7-27 rules and regulations as the board shall prescribe under the terms of this

7-28 chapter.] as a licensed barber or apprentice pursuant to the regulations

7-32 registered] an apprentice must be issued by the board to any applicant who:

7-33 1. Passes an examination as provided for in NRS 643.070 and 643.080;

7-34 2. Possesses the other qualifications required by the provisions of this

7-35 chapter;

7-36 3. Submits the statement required pursuant to NRS 643.095; and

7-37 4. Complies with the requirements set forth in the [rules and]

7-41 registered] each licensed apprentice who continues in active practice or

7-42 service shall biennially, on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year,

8-15 licensed barber and licensed apprentice shall display [it] his license in a

8-16 conspicuous place adjacent to or near his work chair.

8-17 2. A copy of the [rules and regulations and sanitary requirements]

8-18 regulations adopted by the board [shall be furnished] must be:

8-19 (a) Provided to the owner or manager of each barbershop or barber

8-20 school [, and such copy shall be posted] ; and

8-21 (b) Displayed in a conspicuous place in [such] the barbershop or barber

8-25 registration] the license of any person, or refuse to issue or renew any

8-26 [certificate of registration,] license, unless:

8-27 (a) Before taking that action the board gives written notice thereof to the

8-28 accused stating the specific reason for its adverse action; and

8-29 (b) The accused is granted the opportunity to appear before the board for

8-30 a hearing within 20 days after the date of the notice.

8-31 2. The board may:

8-32 (a) Summon witnesses.

8-33 (b) Require the production of books, records and papers for [the purpose

8-34 of] the hearing.

8-35 3. Subpoenas must be issued by the secretary-treasurer of the board

8-36 directed to the sheriff of the proper county to be served and returned in the

8-37 same manner as subpoenas in criminal cases. The fees and mileage of the

8-38 sheriff and witnesses must be the same as is allowed in criminal cases and

8-39 must be paid from the money of the board as other expenses of the board are

8-40 paid.

8-41 4. If the accused prevails at the hearing, the board shall grant him the

9-7 unless the board has issued a license to operate [such shop to such person,

9-12 may not be:

9-13 1. Assigned from one person [, firm or corporation] to any other person

9-14 [, firm or corporation, nor may such license be transferred] ; or

9-18 operate any barbershop unless [such person, firm or corporation and such

9-19 barbershop respectively comply] he complies with all the applicable

9-20 requirements of NRS 643.200 and [with] the regulations adopted by the

9-24 a barber school unless the board has issued [to such person, firm or

9-25 corporation] a license [which is current and in good standing.] to the person

9-29 board shall require the applicant, if [an individual,] the applicant is a sole

9-30 proprietor, or a member, partner or officer , if the applicant is a firm,

9-31 partnership or corporation, to appear personally before the board and submit

9-32 information in such form as the board may by regulation prescribe showing:

9-33 1. The location of the proposed [college] barber school and its physical

9-34 facilities and equipment;

9-35 2. The proposed maximum number of students to be trained at any one

9-36 time and the number of instructors to be provided;

9-37 3. The nature and terms of the applicant’s right of possession of the

9-38 proposed premises, whether by lease, ownership or otherwise;

9-39 4. The financial ability of the applicant to operate the [college] barber

9-40 school in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the

9-41 regulations of the board; and

10-3 operate a barber school, as provided in NRS 643.173, [shall be $250, which

10-4 fee will] is $250. The fee must be returned if the application is rejected.

10-5 2. The fee [to be paid by an applicant] for the renewal of a license to

10-6 operate a barber school [shall be] is $100.

10-7 3. [Every] Each license to operate a barber school which has not been

10-8 renewed during the month of April in any year [shall expire] expires on

10-12 governing:

10-13 (a) The conduct of barber schools;

10-14 (b) The course of study of barber schools;

10-15 (c) The examination of instructors;

10-16 (d) The fee for the examination of instructors, which may not exceed

10-17 $75; and

10-18 (e) The fee for the issuance and renewal of an instructor’s [certificate.]

10-19 license.

10-20 2. The board shall require, as a prerequisite for the renewal of an

10-21 instructor’s [certification,] license, continuing education in the form of

10-25 barber school, or part [or portion] thereof, shall:

10-26 1. Display a sign at every entrance to the barber school indicating that

10-27 barbering is performed by students exclusively;

10-28 2. Have at least two instructors [available] on the premises of the

10-29 barber school at all times [when] if the active enrollment of the school is 20

10-30 or more students and at least [one instructor when the active enrollment is

10-31 less;] two instructors available to provide instruction at all times; and

10-32 3. Comply with all other provisions of this chapter relating to barber

10-36 who:

10-37 1. Has applied to the board in writing on the form prescribed by the

10-38 board;

10-39 2. Holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;

10-40 3. Has paid the applicable fees;

10-41 4. Holds a [certificate of registered] license as a barber issued by the

10-42 board;

11-29 maintain a barbershop licensed by the board as his primary base of

11-30 operation for the performance of barbering services.

11-31 2. [Nothing in this section prevents] The provisions of this section do

11-32 not prevent a licensed barber who complies with regulations adopted

11-33 pursuant to subsection 1 from providing barbering services to customers

11-37 board:

11-38 (a) Violation by any person [holding a certificate or license issued]

11-39 licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter of any provision of this

11-40 chapter or the regulations adopted by the board.

11-41 (b) Conviction of a felony.

12-15 pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all

12-16 professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits

12-17 issued to a person who is [the holder of a certificate of registration] licensed

12-18 as a barber [or registered apprentice,] , an apprentice or an instructor, the

12-19 board shall deem the [certificate of registration] license issued to that

12-20 person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the

12-21 court order was issued unless the board receives a letter issued to the holder

12-22 of the [certificate of registration] license by the district attorney or other

12-23 public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the

12-24 [certificate of registration] license has complied with the subpoena or

12-25 warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.

12-26 2. The board shall reinstate a [certificate of registration as a barber or

12-27 registered apprentice] license that has been suspended by a district court

12-28 pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the board receives a letter issued by the district

12-29 attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person

12-30 whose [certificate of registration] license was suspended stating that the

12-31 person whose [certificate of registration] license was suspended has

12-32 complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage

12-36 1. For any person in this state to engage in the practice or attempt to

12-37 practice barbering without a [certificate of registration, health and

12-38 sanitation] license issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this

12-39 chapter.

12-40 2. For any owner or manager of any barbershop to employ a barber who

12-41 does not have a [certificate of registration, health and sanitation] license

12-42 issued by the board or whose [shop] barbershop does not meet the sanitary

13-23 (a) Knowingly to continue the practice of barbering, or for any student

13-24 knowingly to continue as a student in any [school or college of barbering

13-25 while such] barber school while the person has an infectious, contagious or

13-26 communicable disease.

13-27 (b) To use upon one patron a towel that has been used upon another

13-28 patron unless [and until] the towel has been relaundered.

13-29 (c) Not to provide the headrest on each chair with a relaundered towel or

13-30 a sheet of clean paper for each patron.

13-31 (d) Not to place around the patron’s neck a strip of cotton, towel or

13-32 neckband so that the hair cloth does not come in contact with the neck or

13-33 skin of the patron’s body.

13-34 (e) To use in the practice of barbering any styptic pencils, finger bowls,

13-35 sponges, lump alum or powder puffs. Possession of a styptic pencil, finger

13-36 bowl, sponge, lump alum or powder puff in a barbershop is prima facie

13-37 evidence that the [same] item is being used therein in the practice of

13-38 barbering.

13-39 (f) To use on any patron any razors, scissors, tweezers, combs, rubber

13-40 discs or parts of vibrators used on another patron, unless [the same be] the

13-41 items are kept in a closed compartment and immersed in boiling water or in

13-42 a solution of 2 percent carbolic acid, or its equivalent, before each [such]

14-12 barbering in a barber school unless he is [certified] licensed by the board to