Purpose of the Bill

The Minnesota legislative bill aims to update and modify the regulations governing the practice of barbering in the state. The main focus is to enhance oversight by the Board of Barber Examiners, update fee structures, and authorize mobile barber shops while ensuring they meet specific requirements to operate safely and legally.

Main Provisions

• Board of Barber Examiners: The board is expanded to include four practicing barber members and one public member, all appointed by the governor. Barber members must have at least five years of experience and meet certain educational requirements.

• Fees: The bill revises the fees for various barbering services, such as registration, examinations, and permits. It also outlines how fees should be managed and collected by the board.

• Mandatory Registration: Individuals must have a valid certificate of registration to practice barbering and operate barber schools or shops. This also applies to mobile barber shops and addresses the environment required for safe and sanitary services.

• Barbering Practices: The bill defines specific activities considered as barbering, which includes haircuts, shaves, beard trims, and hair treatments. It explicitly excludes waxing from being classified as barbering.

• Mobile Barber Shops: Introduces provisions for the regulation of mobile barber shops. Operation requires a registration card and compliance with municipal laws, and they must adhere to water, wastewater, safety, and infection control standards.

• Examinations and Certifications: Updates the requirements for barber registration examinations, including new provisions for examination retakes and grading standards. It incorporates criteria for recognizing out-of-state and international credentials, and provides paths for cosmetologists to transition into barbering.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Mobile Barber Shops: A new section establishing regulations and requirements for the operation of mobile barber shops.

• Education and Examination Requirements: Updates to the education and examination standards for new applicants and those seeking to restore or verify credentials from other regions, including exemptions for certain cosmetologists.

• Increased Fees: Adjustments to the fee structure for various barber-related applications and services.

Relevant Terms

• Board of Barber Examiners
• Mobile barber shop
• Registration and certification
• Barbering services
• Examination and fees
• Cosmetologist credential conversion
• Public health and safety standards