86B-52. 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 Article 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; recodified from N.C. Gen. Stat. 88A-4 by 2022-72, s. 1(kk); 2022-72, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 86B - Barber and Electrolysis Practice Act
§ 86B-53 - Requirements for licensure as an electrologist.
§ 86B-55 - Licensure without examination.
§ 86B-58 - Continuing education.
§ 86B-60 - Exemptions from licensure.
§ 86B-61 - Persons and practices not affected.
§ 86B-62 - Permanent establishment required.
§ 86B-63 - Requirements for certification as an electrology instructor.
§ 86B-64 - Requirements for licensure as a laser hair practitioner instructor.
§ 86B-65 - Electrology apprenticeship program.
§ 86B-66 - Renewal of instructor's license.
§ 86B-67 - Requirements for certification as a Board approved school of electrology.