This bill amends various provisions related to the Board of Barber Examiners in Minnesota, focusing on barber registration requirements and the introduction of regulations for mobile barber shops. Key changes include defining mobile barber shops and requiring them to operate under the direct supervision of a registered barber. The bill also modifies the fee structure for barber registration, reducing the practical examination fee from $85 to $40, while introducing new fees for mobile barber shop registrations—$150 for initial registration and $100 for renewals. Additionally, the qualifications for barber board members are revised by removing the requirement for union or professional organization representation among barber members, and it clarifies that registered barbers must provide services in both traditional and mobile settings.

Moreover, the bill addresses barber schools, examination processes, and the admission of non-residents. It specifies that no barber school shall be approved unless it requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of instruction and removes the previous prerequisite of ten grades of an approved school for admission. New application and fee requirements for examination applicants are introduced, including a deadline for filing applications. The examination process is also outlined, detailing grading criteria for practical and written portions, and provisions for individuals seeking reciprocity from other states or countries. Notably, individuals with a cosmetology background can receive credit for up to 1,000 hours towards the barbering education requirement, provided they meet certain verification criteria. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the barbering education and examination process while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 154.001, 154.003, 154.01, 154.02, 154.05, 154.07, 154.08, 154.09, 154.11