South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 17 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
The South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 17, is dedicated to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Barber Examiners. This chapter sets forth the specific rules and regulations governing the practice of barbering in South Carolina.
Here's a breakdown of what you would typically find within Chapter 17:
Establishment and Composition of the Board: Details the makeup of the State Board of Barber Examiners, including the number of members, their qualifications (e.g., licensed barbers, public member), and appointment process.
Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "practice of barbering," "hair braiding," and different categories of licenses (e.g., registered barber, master haircare specialist, barber instructor, barber assistant).
Licensure Requirements: Outlines the qualifications for various barbering licenses, including:
Education and Training: Specifies the required hours of instruction in a Board-approved barber college or through on-the-job training.
Examinations: Details the theory and practical examinations (often administered by the National Interstate Council - NIC) that applicants must pass.
Age and Education: Minimum age and educational attainment (e.g., 9th grade equivalent).
Health Requirements: Historically included physical examinations, though specific requirements may change.
Reciprocity: Provisions for individuals licensed in other states to obtain a South Carolina license.
Barber Schools and Colleges:
Requirements for Approval: Standards for facilities, equipment (e.g., number of barber chairs, spacing), and curriculum.
Instructors: Qualifications and responsibilities of barber instructors.
Student Permits and Progress Reports: Regulations concerning student enrollment, permits, and tracking of training hours.
Sanitary Management: Rules for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in barber schools.
Barbershops and Mobile Barbershops:
Registration and Licensing: Procedures for obtaining and renewing barbershop and mobile barbershop permits.
Manager Requirements: Designation of a licensed registered barber or master haircare specialist as the manager responsible for compliance.
Sanitary Rules: Detailed regulations for sanitation, equipment sterilization, towel usage, waste disposal, and overall cleanliness of barbershops.
Portable Barber Operations: Specific rules for barbers providing services at client locations.
Fees: A comprehensive list of fees for applications, examinations, licensure, renewal, reinstatement, and changes to licenses or permits.
Disciplinary Actions: Grounds for disciplinary action against licensees or permittees, and the process for investigations and hearings.
Complaint Procedures: How complaints against licensees are handled.
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is the overarching agency responsible for the State Board of Barber Examiners, and its website (llr.sc.gov/bar/) is the primary resource for official information, forms, and updates related to barbering regulations in the state.
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