Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0200 - Barber Examiners
Here’s an updated overview of Tennessee Rules & Regulations, Title 0200 – Barber Examiners:
📂 Structure of Title 0200
Title 0200 is divided into three chapters:
Chapter 0200‑01 – Licensing
Chapter 0200‑02 – Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases
Chapter 0200‑03 – Sanitary Requirements (law.cornell.edu)
📘 Chapter 0200‑01: Licensing
Highlights:
Requirements for School Licenses (§ .01): School facilities must include at least:
15 student workstations, shampoo basins, manicure stations, theory chairs, UV sanitizer, first-aid kit, restrooms (or access) and more (law.cornell.edu).
Must submit an approved floor plan with ≥1,600 sq ft of instructional space (law.cornell.edu).
Expiration Rules (§ .06):
Master barber & instructor licenses renew biennially.
Barber school certificates renew annually—lapses over a year require a new application (regulations.justia.com).
License Qualifications (§ .13):
Cosmetologists with valid license may sit for master barber exam after 300 hrs training, receiving credit toward the full 1,500‑hour requirement.
Cosmetologists with 5 continuous years’ licensure elsewhere may also qualify (regulations.justia.com).
Fees and Exams:
Master barber initial and renewal fee: $60; late renewals incur additional $60; licenses inactive over three years require reinstatement exams (tn.gov).
⚖️ Chapter 0200‑02: Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases
Establishes procedural guidelines for contested case hearings before the board.
Includes provisions on notice, evidence, hearing conduct, findings, and appeals. (law.cornell.edu)
🦠 Chapter 0200‑03: Sanitary Requirements
Sanitation and Disinfection (§ .05):
Tools not contacting blood must be cleaned with soap/water and fully disinfected.
Implements contacting blood/body fluids require disinfection per CDC/Spa standards (casetext.com).
Rules cover sanitation practices in shops, sterilization, handling of towels, waste, etc. (tn.gov)
🧾 Summary Table
Chapter
Focus Area
0200‑01
Licensing rules for schools, shops, and individuals
0200‑02
Board hearing procedures
0200‑03
Sanitation and hygiene standards
✅ Accessing Official Text
Tennessee Secretary of State official rules portal features HTML/PDF access (e.g., 0200‑01.pdf dated Jan 2024) (publications.tnsosfiles.com, publications.tnsosfiles.com).
Cornell LII and Justia provide easy-to-navigate versions (current as of Dec 2024/Mar 2025) (law.cornell.edu).
🔎 Next Steps
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