North Dakota allows barbers to hold licenses with limited practice

Restricted licenses allow limited services, and retired licenses allow limited workdays. Restricted holders may perform only services in which they have shown competence. They must work in a licensed host shop and cannot own or run a shop. Restricted applicants must have no barbering discipline in the previous five years, pass a written state rules exam, and complete the required course or have held a valid license elsewhere within five years. Retired applicants must be at least 65 or have at least 20 years of licensed barber practice, pay the initial fee, and work no more than five days per month. Restricted applicants may work under supervision while awaiting results. After a first failure, they may continue by applying for the next exam, but must stop if they fail the second.

Eligible applicants may receive a temporary barber license by paying the required fee. Holders may work only under a licensed barber's supervision until results from the next scheduled exam are available. Applicants must pay the exam application fee and have held an active, valid barber license in another state for at least one year or completed at least 1,100 training hours. Training must cover sanitation, safety, laws, and rules, include hours at a licensed barber school or public school barbering program, and meet board requirements. A holder who fails the exam may apply for an extension, pay the fee, and register for the next scheduled exam. The license begins on the verified date of graduation or completion of training.

The barber board provides exam routes and must make rules for accepting comparable licenses from elsewhere. Rules for accepting another license cover barbers with current active licenses in another state or country and substantially similar qualifications. Exam applicants must pay the application fee and have at least one year of active, valid licensing in another state or at least 1,100 training hours that meet the school and board requirements. A full license requires passing the exam, meeting the qualifications in section 43-04-31, and paying the initial license fee. Repeat applicants must submit required forms and pay exam fees. The board may set reasonable rescheduling periods. The board may require additional training after an applicant's third failed exam.

The barber board may adopt continuing education rules and may charge $250 to renew an instructor license. The education requirement covers barber and barber instructor license holders. The $250 renewal fee applies to instructors. If the board adopts continuing education rules, they must require barbers and barber instructors to complete at least six hours every two years. Approved learning may include seminars, workshops, and video courses. The board may fine people who fail its education requirements, suspend or revoke their licenses, place them on probation, or refuse renewal. Continuing education must be completed before the August 1 deadline.

The barber board may appoint two additional members who cannot vote. The additional members may help with new and annual shop inspections and office duties. The additional members do not have to be licensed barbers. The board must choose its president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer from members appointed by the governor.