NRS644.380. Application for license; determinations by Board; fee; new license required for change in ownership or location; approval of changes in physical structure of school by Board.

      1.  Any person desiring to conduct a school of cosmetology in which any one or any combination of the occupations of cosmetology are taught must apply to the Board for a license, through the owner, manager or person in charge, upon forms prepared and furnished by the Board. Each application must contain proof of the particular requisites for a license provided for in this chapter, and must be verified by the oath of the maker. The forms must be accompanied by:

      (a) A detailed floor plan of the proposed school;

      (b) The name, address and number of the license of the manager or person in charge and of each instructor;

      (c) Evidence of financial ability to provide the facilities and equipment required by regulations of the Board and to maintain the operation of the proposed school for 1 year;

      (d) Proof that the proposed school will commence operation with an enrollment of not less than 25 bona fide students;

      (e) The annual fee for a license;

      (f) A copy of the contract for the enrollment of a student in a program at the school of cosmetology; and

      (g) The name and address of the person designated to accept service of process.

      2.  Upon receipt by the Board of the application, the Board shall, before issuing a license, determine whether the proposed school:

      (a) Is suitably located.

      (b) Contains at least 5,000 square feet of floor space and adequate equipment.

      (c) Has a contract for the enrollment of a student in a program at the school of cosmetology that is approved by the Board.

      (d) Admits as regular students only persons who have received a certificate of graduation from high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.

      (e) Meets all requirements established by regulations of the Board.

      3.  The annual fee for a license for a school of cosmetology is not less than $500 and not more than $800.

      4.  If the proposed school meets all requirements established by this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Board shall issue a license to the proposed school. The license must contain:

      (a) The name of the proposed school;

      (b) A statement that the proposed school is authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education; and

      (c) Such other information as the Board considers necessary.

      5.  If the ownership of the school changes or the school moves to a new location, the school may not be operated until a new license is issued by the Board.

      6.  After a license has been issued for the operation of a school of cosmetology, the licensee must obtain the approval of the Board before making any changes in the physical structure of the school.

      [Part 16:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150] + [Part 17:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1960, 314; 1971, 239; 1981, 1356; 1985, 1635, 1859; 1987, 1203; 1991, 2060; 2005, 2645; 2011, 3040; 2013, 2245)