GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE BILL 1155

Short Title:  Cosmetology Continuing Education.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representative Kuczmarski.
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Referred to:  State Government.
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April 19, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR REGISTERED COSMETOLOGISTS AND REGISTERED MANICURISTS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 88 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 88-24.1.  Continuing education for registered cosmetologists required.
Any cosmetologist who is currently registered shall be required to complete annual continuing education classes in subjects related to the practice of cosmetology.  The length of study shall be prescribed by the Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.  The Board shall establish standards and procedures for continuing education requirements and programs.  The Board shall approve only those providers of continuing education programs that the Board determines provide appropriate continuing education programs."
Sec. 2.  G.S. 88-25 reads as rewritten:
"§ 88-25.  Annual renewal of certificates and permits.
Every registered cosmetologist who continues in active practice or service shall renew his or her certificate of registration on or before October 1, 1986, and every three years thereafter.  The certificate shall expire on the first day of November in the year in which the renewal is due.  Every registered apprentice who continues in active practice or service shall annually, on or before October 1 of each year, renew his or her certificate of registration which has not been renewed prior to, or during, the month of October in any year, and which shall expire on the first day of November in that year.  A registered cosmetologist's registration shall not be renewed unless the cosmetologist has completed the required continuing education pursuant to G.S. 88-25.1.  A registered cosmetologist, or a registered apprentice whose certificate of registration has expired and who has