1. (a) Each applicant for an instructor's license shall:

   1. (1) Be currently licensed as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, or master barber; and

   2. (2) Have completed the following:

      1. a. At least 800 hours of instructor training in a school for master barbering and cosmetology, 700 hours of instructor training in a school for esthetics or barbering, or 550 hours of instructor training in a school for manicuring;
      2. b. At least 12 months of actual employment in a shop and have completed 500 hours of instructor training in a school for master barbering and cosmetology, 400 hours of instructor training in a school for esthetics or barbering, or 250 hours of instructor training in a school for manicuring; or
      3. c. At least 8 years of actual employment in a shop.

2. (b) In addition to the requirements in Bar 301.07(b)(1) through (4), the applicant shall submit the following:

   1. (1) A copy of the applicant’s current cosmetology, barber, manicurist, esthetician, or master barber license;
   2. (2) Proof of 8 years’ work experience or 12 months’ work experience in accordance with Bar 305.01 (c), in a shop licensed pursuant to RSA 313-A:19; and
   3. (3) A copy of the hours in accordance with Bar 301.08(a)(2) as a student instructor in accordance with Bar 302.06(k), if applicable.
3. (c) Applicants shall pass a written and practical examination in accordance with Bar 303.03(a), and Bar 303.06, to obtain a school instructor’s license.
4. (d) If the applicant meets the requirements of (a) and (b) above, the applicant shall be issued a temporary permit in accordance with RSA 313-A:18.
5. (e) An applicant working under a temporary instructor permit shall have a licensed instructor in the same room while instructing a class.

6. (f) The board shall deny an application if:

   1. (1) The applicant does not meet the requirements of (a) and (b) above; or
   2. (2) The applicant is deemed not to be of good professional character, after considering the factors contained in Bar 301.02 (d).
7. (g) If the board denies an application pursuant to Bar 301.07 (k), the board shall return the application to the applicant with all attachments and a letter. The letter shall be in accordance with Bar 301.02(g).

Source. #6577, eff 9-13-97 (from Bar 302.02); amd by #7324, eff 7-26-00; ss by #7555, eff 9-12-01; ss by #8655, eff 6-9-06; amd by #9047, eff 12-12-07; paras. (c)-(g) EXPIRED: 6-9-14; ss by #10808, eff 4-2-15; ss by #11055, eff 3-18-16