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.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 88B-3 - Creation and membership of the Board; term of office; removal for cause; officers.
§ 88B-4 - Powers and duties of the Board.
§ 88B-5 - Meetings and compensation of the Board.
§ 88B-6 - Board office, employees, funds, budget requirements.
§ 88B-7 - Qualifications for licensing cosmetologists.
§ 88B-8 - Qualifications for licensing apprentices.
§ 88B-9 - Qualifications for licensing as an esthetician.
§ 88B-10 - Qualifications for licensing manicurists.
§ 88B-10.1 - Qualifications for licensing natural hair care specialists.
§ 88B-11 - Qualifications for licensing teachers.
§ 88B-12 - Temporary employment permit; extensions; limits on practice.
§ 88B-13 - Applicants licensed in other states.
§ 88B-14 - Licensing of cosmetic art shops.
§ 88B-15 - Practice outside cosmetic art shops.
§ 88B-16 - Licensing cosmetic art schools.
§ 88B-17 - Bond required for private cosmetic art schools.
§ 88B-19 - Expired school credits.
§ 88B-21 - Renewals; expired licenses; inactive status.
§ 88B-22 - Licenses required; criminal penalty.
§ 88B-23 - Licenses to be posted.
§ 88B-24 - Revocation of licenses and other disciplinary measures.
§ 88B-26 - Rules to be posted.