Nevada Revised Statutes Section 644.380 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Application for license; determinations by Board; fee; new license required for change in ownership or location; approval of changes in physical structure of school of cosmetology by Board.

1. Any person desiring to conduct a school of cosmetology in which any one or any combination of the occupations of cosmetology are taught must apply to the Board for a license, through the owner, manager or person in charge, upon forms prepared and furnished by the Board. Each application must contain proof of the particular requisites for a license provided for in this chapter, and must be verified by the oath of the maker. The forms must be accompanied by:

(a) A detailed floor plan of the proposed school;

(b) The name, address and number of the license of the manager or person in charge and of each instructor;

(c) Evidence of financial ability to provide the facilities and equipment required by regulations of the Board and to maintain the operation of the proposed school for 1 year;

(d) Proof that the proposed school will commence operation with an enrollment of not less than 25 bona fide students;

(e) The annual fee for a license; and

(f) The name and address of the person designated to accept service of process.

2. Upon receipt by the Board of the application, the Board shall, before issuing a license, determine whether the proposed school:

(a) Is suitably located.

(b) Contains at least 5,000 square feet of floor space and adequate equipment.

(c) Meets all requirements established by regulations of the Board.

3. The annual fee for a license for a school of cosmetology is not less than $450 and not more than $500.

4. If the ownership of the school changes or the school moves to a new location, the school may not be operated until a new license is issued by the Board.

5. After a license has been issued for the operation of a school of cosmetology, the licensee must obtain the approval of the Board before making any changes in the physical structure of the school.

Last modified: February 27, 2006