Chapter 70-6 EXAMINATIONS
| (1) |
An applicant
for the master barber or barber instructor's examination shall receive notice
of eligibility sent by the Board or the Board's designated agent, stating the
date, time and place of examination. If the applicant fails the examination or
fails to report to the examination upon notice, such person may qualify for
examination again by submitting another application and examination
fee. |
| (2) |
An applicant may be
excused from examination in an emergency situation. An emergency situation is
defined as illness or death in applicant's family. Only written excuses, with
proof of emergency, will be considered. Any applicant receiving a notice of
examination, who fails to report to the examination or submit a written excuse
to the Board or the Board's designated agent, within 10 days after date of
examination, will be required to pay another examination fee before being
permitted to take the examination. |
| (1) |
Barber License Fees shall be established
by the Board periodically as set forth on a fee schedule. The fee schedule is
available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be
reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. |
| (2) |
The board may designate an agent or
agents for the purpose of administering examinations to applicants for
licensure in accordance with the authority and powers granted to the board by
statute. The designated agent may perform tasks pertaining to the examination
of applicants including, but not limited to, receiving applications for
examination, scheduling examinations, notifying applicants, and conducting
examinations. All such tasks shall be identified in writing and performed only
with the written approval of the board. |
| (3) |
The board, through its designated agent,
will provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified applicant with a
disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The request
for such an accommodation must be in writing and received by the designated
agent of the board by the application deadline accompanied with appropriate
documentation as indicated in the Request for Disability Accommodation
Guidelines. |
| (4) |
The applicant
taking the examination shall be required to pass the practical and written
examination with a minimum scale score of 70% on each section. Failure to
achieve a passing score requires the applicant to retake the section
failed. |
| (5) |
The examination will be
in English. No foreign language translators will be allowed or
furnished. |
| (1) |
Biennial fees of renewal of license shall
be established by the Board periodically as set forth on a fee schedule. The
fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website.
Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. The Board may
assess a late renewal fee that is greater than or in addition to any other
renewal fee if a license is renewed within two (2) months following the license
expiration date. |
| (2) |
Renewal
notices are only sent as a courtesy. The responsibility for license renewal, on
or before the expiration date, remains with the license holder. |
| (3) |
Failure to renew license within two (2)
months following expiration of the license shall have the same effect as a
revocation of license, which shall require the licensee to apply to the Board
for reinstatement, pay a reinstatement fee and meet such other conditions as
the Board may deem necessary. |
Any person licensed by the Georgia State Board of Barbers shall
be required to pay to the Georgia State Board of Barbers a fine for each of the
violations listed under this section.
A citation shall be issued by an inspector or representative of
the board for the violation of the rules and regulations, and shall be given to
the licensee to pay within 30 days of the issuance of the citation unless the
licensee requests in writing a hearing before the board. Such request for a
hearing must be received by the board within 30 days after receipt of the
citation. Failure either to pay the fine or request a hearing shall result in
immediate suspension of the license pending a hearing to determine whether
other disciplinary or revocation action should be imposed on the licensee.
Repeated violations of the rules and regulations shall result in the suspension
or revoking of the certificate of registration to practice barbering.
| (a) |
Violations Fines for Barber Shops:
| 1. |
Failure to have all persons working
currently licensed. O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-7-10. Unlicensed - $250; Expired License -
$150 |
| 2. |
Failure to post license at
work station.
70-4-.08. $75 |
| 5. |
Failure of apprentice to be
under direct supervision of qualified master licensed holder.
70-2-.07. $250
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| 6. |
Failure to have sanitary regulations
posted.
70-2-.08. $75 |
| 7. |
Failure to post shop license in a
conspicuous place.
70-2-.08. $250 |
| 8. |
Failure to post current inspection report
in a conspicuous place.
70-4-.08. $50 |
| 9. |
Failure of establishment to be properly
equipped to provide services for barbering.
70-4-.01. $50
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| 10. |
Failure to have shop separated by tight,
ceiling high partition from residence rooms.
70-4-.03. $250
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| 11. |
Failure to have furniture, walls,
equipment, tools, appliances and utensils free from dust, dirt and debris.
70-4-.04. $250 |
| 12. |
Failure to have proper toilet and
plumbing facilities.
70-4-.05. $250 |
| 13. |
Failure to have hot and cold running
water.
70-4-.05. $250 |
| 14. |
Failure to have wet and dry sterilizers
for each work station.
70-5-.03. $250 |
| 15. |
Failure to have used or soiled towels in
covered containers.
70-5-.02. $250 |
| 16. |
Failure to use clean and sterilized
articles on each customer.
70-5-.03. $125 |
| 17. |
Failure to have creams, lotions, other
cosmetics for use on patrons in sanitary, closed container.
70-5-.06. $250 |
| 18. |
Failure to have waste and garbage removed
daily.
70-5-.04. $150 |
| 19. |
Failure to have sign prohibiting pets
(except seeing eye dogs).
70-5-.07. $50 |
| 20. |
Failure of supervising master barber to
provide apprentice with textbook and necessary equipment to study the
occupation of barbering.
70-2-.07. $250 |
| 21. |
Failure of Supervising Master Barber to
submit apprentice hours as mandated by rule
70-2-.07. $250 |
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| (b) |
Violation Fines for Barber Schools:
| 1. |
Failure to have all persons working
currently licensed (O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-7-10). Unlicensed - $500; Expired License
- $250 |
| 2. |
Failure to have front
entrance sign denoting type of school.
70-3-.01(a). $250
|
| 3. |
Failure to have sign showing
"Service by Students Only."
70-3-.01(1)(n). $100
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| 4. |
Failure to have sign
prohibiting pets (except seeing eye dogs)
70-3-.01(1)(o).
$50 |
| 5. |
Failure to have all current
instructor permits posted in prominent place.70-2-11(1). $250 |
| 6. |
Failure to have rules and regulations
posted.
70-2-.03(9). $75
|
| 7. |
Failure to have most recent
inspection report posted in a prominent place.70-2-11. $50 |
| 8. |
Failure to have one (1) instructor for
every 20 students or fraction thereof. O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-7-14. $250 |
| 9. |
Failure to keep weekly reports of student
credit hours current.
70-2-.03(11). $250
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| 10. |
Failure to have instructors
while on school premises devoting entire time to instruction of students.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-7-14(9). $250 |
| 12. |
Failure of students who are
performing clinical services on patrons to have completed the required hours.
70-3-.02(a). $250
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| 13. |
Failure to have one (1) wet
sterilizer per four (4) work stations.
70-3-.01(1)(d). $100
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| 14. |
Failure to have one (1) dry
sterilizer for each work station.
70-3-.01(1)(k). $100
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| 16. |
Failure to have seven (7) hair
dryers for enrollment of 16 students and one (1) for each additional five (5)
students.
70-3-.01(1)(g). $250
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| 17. |
Failure to have work stations
with mirrors for each individual student.
70-3-.01(1)(h). $50
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| 18. |
Failure to have sixteen (16)
mannequins and one (1) for each additional five (5) students.
70-3-.01(1)(j) $250
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| 23. |
Failure to have used linen in
covered container. 70-3-01(1)(i). $250 |
| 26. |
Failure to have shampoo bowls
sanitary.
70-5-.01. $250 |
| 28. |
Failure to have metal filing cabinets for
school and student records.
70-3-.01(1)(b). $100
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| 29. |
Failure to have standard
barber equipment in good working condition.
70-3-.01(2). $250
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| 30. |
Failure to use permanent ink
in maintaining school and student records.
70-3-.03(11). $50
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| 31. |
Failure to have creams,
lotions and other cosmetics for use on patrons in sanitary closed containers.
70-5-.06. $250 |
| 32. |
Failure to have instructor trainees under
direct supervision of licensed instructor.
70-3-.03(1). $250
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| 33. |
Failure to have
separate rest rooms for male and female students and proper sanitation.
70-2-03(8). $100
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| 34. |
Failure to have proper lighting and
ventilation.
70-2-.03(7). $100
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| 35. |
Failure to maintain library
with required books approved by the board.
70-2-.03(6). $250
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| 36. |
Failure to have current school
license posted in a prominent place.
70-2-.11(2).
$250 |
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