Section 314:3 Licensure.


   I. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice electrology in this state without first obtaining a license, unless such person is exempt under RSA 314:1, III.
   II. Except as provided in RSA 314:7, licenses issued by the commissioner shall be valid for a 2-year period.
   III. Licenses shall be issued to any person:
      (a) Upon application on a form prescribed by the commissioner;
      (b) Upon payment of fees required under RSA 314:10;
      (c) Who is a high school graduate and has had training of at least 1,100 hours in a school of electrology approved by the commissioner; and
      (d) Who satisfies any other condition for licensure, including passing a competency examination, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 314:8, III; and
      (e) Who demonstrates good professional character.
   IV. The commissioner may grant a license to an individual who has been registered or licensed as an electrologist under the laws of another state which, in the opinion of the commissioner, maintains standards substantially equivalent to those of this state. Such licensure shall not preclude completion of an application and payment of appropriate fees.
   V. In the case of loss, mutilation or destruction of a license, the commissioner shall issue a duplicate license upon proof of facts and payment of a fee in accordance with RSA 314:10, I.

Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.