.0106, .0108, .01<strong>16</strong>, and repeal the rule cited as 21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14K.0106. Notice <strong>of</strong> Rule-making Proceedings was published in the<strong>Register</strong> on November 1, 2001 and December 3, 2001.Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2002Public Hearing:Date: February 25, 2002Time: 9:00 a.m.Location: <strong>NC</strong> State Board <strong>of</strong> Cosmetic Art Examiners, 1201-110 Front St., Raleigh, <strong>NC</strong>Reason for Proposed Action: To update the schoolcurriculum, amend civil penalties, and establish rules for thecontinuing education program for teachers <strong>of</strong> cosmetology.Comment Procedures: Written comments concerning this rulemakingaction must be submitted by March 4, 2002 to DeeWilliams, Rule-making Coordinator, <strong>NC</strong> State Board <strong>of</strong>Cosmetic Art Examiners, 1201-110 Front St., Raleigh, <strong>NC</strong>27609.Fiscal ImpactStateLocal 10 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14P .0106, .0108Substantive (>$5,000,000)None 10 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14B .0603; 14G .0103; 14J .0208,14K .0106; 14P .0105, .01<strong>16</strong>; 14Q .0101-.0110PROPOSED RULEScosmetology, as prescribed in 21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14J .0306, may begiven. All stations must be numbered numerically.(c) Cosmetology schools must have a beginner departmentcontaining sufficient space to comfortably accommodate at least10 students and having at least 40 inches between mannequins.(d) The Board shall issue a letter <strong>of</strong> approval only to manicuristschools that have at least 1,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> inside floor spacelocated within the same building.(e) Manicurist schools with 1,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> inside floorspace shall enroll no more than 20 students at one time, and foreach student enrolled in addition to 20 students, 40 square feet <strong>of</strong>inside floor space must be provided.(f) Manicurist schools must have ten manicurist tables andchairs a minimum <strong>of</strong> two feet apart, side to side, arranged tocomfortably accommodate ten students.(g) The Board shall issue a letter <strong>of</strong> approval only to estheticianschools that have at least 1,500 square feet <strong>of</strong> inside floor spacelocated within the same building.(h) Esthetician schools with 1,500 square feet <strong>of</strong> inside floorspace shall enroll no more than 20 students at one time, and foreach student enrolled in addition to 20 students, 50 square feet <strong>of</strong>inside floor space must be provided.(i) Schools combining both manicuring and esthetics trainingprograms with 1,500 feet <strong>of</strong> inside floor space shall enroll nomore than a total <strong>of</strong> 20 students at one time and for each studentenrolled in addition to 20 students, 50 square fee <strong>of</strong> inside floorspace must be provided. Equipment requirements for bothmanicurist schools and esthetician schools will be followed.SUBCHAPTER 14B – RULE-MAKING PROCEDURESSECTION .0600 – FEES21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14B .0603 POSTAGE AND HANDLINGThere will be a five dollar ($5.00) charge for postage andhandling for all mailings.Authority G.S. 12-3.1; <strong>15</strong>0-11(1).SUBCHAPTER 14G - REQUIREMENTS FOR THEESTABLISHMENT OF COSMETIC ART SCHOOLSSECTION .0100 – PERMANENT FILES21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14G .0103 SPACE REQUIREMENTS(a) The Cosmetic Art Board shall issue letters <strong>of</strong> approval onlyto cosmetology schools that have at least 2800 square feet <strong>of</strong>inside floor space for 20 stations or 4200 square feet <strong>of</strong> insidefloor space for 30 stations located within the same building . Anadditional 140 square feet <strong>of</strong> floor space shall be required foreach station above 20 stations, up to and including a total <strong>of</strong> 30stations. Thereafter, an additional 40 square feet shall berequired for each station in excess <strong>of</strong> 30 stations. For purpose <strong>of</strong>this Rule, the day and night classes shall be counted as separateenrollments. A school may have a recitation room located in anadjacent building or another building within 500 feet <strong>of</strong> the maincosmetology building.(b) Each cosmetology school must have no less than 20hairdressing stations, arranged to accommodate not less than 20students and arranged so that the course <strong>of</strong> study and trainingAuthority G.S. 88B-4.SUBCHAPTER 14J - COSMETOLOGY CURRICULUMSECTION .0200 - ADVA<strong>NC</strong>ED DEPARTMENT21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14J .0208 INTERNSHIPSSchools and selected cosmetic art shops desiring to implementan internship program will follow these requirements:(1) Schools wishing to participate in an internshipprogram must notify the Board <strong>of</strong> intent toimplement a program before credit for aninternship can be granted. Cosmetic art shopsand student selection criteria must besubmitted along with the notification.(2) Schools will report to the Board all cosmeticart shops contracted and students selected toparticipate in the program.(3) Internships may be arranged in various timeframes but shall never exceed 10% <strong>of</strong> astudent's training period.(4) Credit for an internship shall be granted uponsubmission <strong>of</strong> student hours verification basedon a daily attendance record. Hours must berecorded on a form approved by the school.(5) Students may be assigned a variety <strong>of</strong> duties,but client services are restricted. Cosmetologystudents may only provide shampoo services,manicurist students may only remove nailpolish and esthetician students may only drapeand prep clients. Cosmetic art shop violation<strong>of</strong> restrictions or school requirements may<strong>16</strong>:<strong>15</strong> NORTH CAROLINA REGISTER February 1, 2002<strong>16</strong>61
esult in the termination <strong>of</strong> the internshipcontract and the possible loss <strong>of</strong> studenttraining hours.(6) Students must follow all cosmetic art shopemployee rules and regulations. Violations <strong>of</strong>cosmetic art shop rules or any misconduct mayresult in dismissal <strong>of</strong> the intern or loss <strong>of</strong>training hours.(7) A licensed teacher need not be in attendanceduring this internship.(8) Students participating in the program shall notreceive compensation for duties performed inthe cosmetic art shop.Authority G.S. 88B-4.SUBCHAPTER 14K - MANICURIST CURRICULUMSECTION .0100 - MANICURIST CURRICULUM21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14K .0106 HOURS OF COURSE WORKREQUIRED FOR MANICURIST ONLYAuthority G.S. 88-8; 88-23.SUBCHAPTER 14P – CIVIL PENALTYSECTION .0100 – CIVIL PENALTY21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14P .0105 RENEWALS; EXPIREDLICENSES; LICENSES REQUIRED(a) The presumptive civil penalty for operating a cosmetic artshop/school with an expired license is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense warning ($100.00)(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $250.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(b) The presumptive civil penalty for practicing cosmetology,manicuring, or esthetics with an expired license is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense warning ($100.00)(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $250.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(c) The presumptive civil penalty for allowing an apprentice orsomeone with a temporary permit to practice cosmetic artwithout direct supervision:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $100.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $300.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(d) The presumptive civil penalty for practicing in a cosmeticart salon with an apprentice license or a temporary permitwithout direct supervision is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $100.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $300.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-21; 88B- 23(a); 88B-24: 88B-29.21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14P .0106 LICENSES REQUIRED(a) The presumptive civil penalty for practicing cosmetic artwithout a license is:(1) l st <strong>of</strong>fense $200.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $400.00PROPOSED RULES<strong>16</strong>:<strong>15</strong> NORTH CAROLINA REGISTER February 1, 2002<strong>16</strong>62(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $1,000.00(b) The presumptive civil penalty for performing services whichthe practitioner is not licensed to perform is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $100.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $250.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-29.21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14P .0108 REVOCATION OF LICENSESAND OTHER DISCIPLINARY MEASURES(a) The presumptive civil penalty for allowing unlicensedpractitioners to practice in a licensed cosmetic art shop is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $250.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $1,000.00(b) The presumptive civil penalty for practicing cosmetology,manicuring or esthetics with a license issued to another personis:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $300.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $1,000.00(c) The presumptive civil penalty for altering a license, permitor authorization issued by the Board is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $300.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $400.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(d) The presumptive civil penalty for submitting false orfraudulent documents:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(2)2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $800.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $1,000.00(e) The presumptive civil penalty for refusing to presentphotographic identification:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $100.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $250.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(f) The presumptive civil penalty for advertising by means <strong>of</strong>knowingly false or deceptive statement:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense warning($300.00)(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $400.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(g) The presumptive civil penalty for permitting an individual topractice cosmetic art with an expired license.(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense warning($300.00)(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $400.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(h) The presumptive civil penalty for practicing or attempting topractice by fraudulent misrepresentation:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $800.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $1,000.00(i) The presumptive civil penalty for the illegal use <strong>of</strong> MMA in acosmetic art shop or school is:(1) 1 st <strong>of</strong>fense $300.00(2) 2 nd <strong>of</strong>fense $500.00(3) 3 rd <strong>of</strong>fense $1,000.00Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-24; 88B-29.21 <strong>NC</strong>AC 14P .01<strong>16</strong> CIVIL PENALTY PROCEDURES