Hawaii Revised Statutes 438. Barbering, Practice of

  • 438-1 Definitions.
    For the purpose of this chapter: "Barber" is a person who is licensed to practice barbering. "Barber apprentice" is a person who is engaged...
  • 438-2 License Required.
    (a) It shall be unlawful for any person in the State to engage in the practice of barbering for compensation unless the person has first...
  • 438-3 Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
    (a) There shall be a state board of barbering and cosmetology consisting of seven members who shall be appointed and may be removed by...
  • 438-4 Repealed.
    L 1993, c 264, ยง13.
  • 438-5 Powers and Duties of the Board.
    (a) In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board may give examinations for the issuance of licenses to practice...
  • 438-6 Appeal From Actions of the Board.
    (a) An appeal may be taken from a final action of the board suspending or revoking a license, apprentice permit, or temporary permit for...
  • 438-7 Applications.
    (a) Each person who desires to practice as a barber or as a barber apprentice or to operate a barber shop shall first file...
  • 438-8 Requisites for Admission to Examinations.
    (a) The executive secretary of the board shall determine the sufficiency of the preliminary qualifications of barber applicants for admission to examinations. (b) The...
  • 438-8.5 Medical Clearance.
    The board, at its discretion may request any barber to submit to such medical clearance tests, including blood tests, as the board deems appropriate...
  • 438-9 Issuance and Display of Licenses or Permits.
    (a) A barber license shall be issued to each applicant who satisfies the application requirements, passes the examination, and pays the required fees. The...
  • 438-10 Temporary Permits; Apprentice Permits.
    (a) A temporary permit may be issued upon application for examination and payment of the required fees. The temporary permit shall allow the qualified...
  • 438-11 Fees.
    (a) Applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure under this chapter shall pay the required fees. (b) Applicants for temporary permits or apprentice permits...
  • 438-12 Renewal of Licenses.
    The holder of a barber or barber shop license issued by the board who continues in active practice shall biennially, on or before December...
  • 438-13 Penalties.
    Any person who practices barbering, operates a barber shop, or acts in any capacity wherein a license, apprentice permit, or temporary permit is required,...
  • 438-14 Disciplinary Actions.
    (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may take disciplinary action against any person to whom a license, apprentice...
  • 438-15 Right of Injunction.
    The department may, in addition to any other remedies available, apply to a court having competent jurisdiction for an injunction to restrain any violation...

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Sunset evaluations modified, see 26H-4 and 26H-5.

Last modified: October 27, 2016