N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024
Section 13:28-2.1 - Applications for initial shop license; changes to existing shops
(a) The following shop licenses shall be available from the Board:
1. Cosmetology and hairstyling shop license, which shall authorize the holder to provide the services delineated at N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.1(a)1;
2. Beauty culture shop license, which shall authorize the holder to provide the services delineated at N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.1(a)2;
3. Barbering shop license, which shall authorize the holder to provide the services delineated at N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.1(a)3;
4. Skin care specialty shop license, which shall authorize the holder to provide the services delineated at N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.1(a)4;
5. Manicuring shop license, which shall authorize the holder to provide the services delineated at N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.1(a)5; and
6. Hair braiding shop license, which shall authorize the holder to provide the services delineated at N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.1(a)6.
(b) Applications for a shop license may be procured at the office of the Board or online at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos/Pages/default.aspx.
(c) Where the application is for other than an individual proprietorship it must be accompanied by proof of the form of ownership of the shop. The following are deemed to be proof of the form of ownership:
1. Incorporation papers;
2. Partnership agreement; or
3. Any other document or affidavit which constitutes reliable proof of ownership.
(d) All applications for an initial shop license shall be accompanied by a floor plan that shall be drawn to scale and shall accurately detail the location and the total floor space for work stations, waiting areas, dispensary, shampoo stations, if applicable, lavatories, and laundry facilities, if applicable. A copy of the original floor plan shall be maintained on the shop premises.
(e) The application for an initial shop license shall contain a complete description of all services to be provided and the proposed hours of operation for the shop. The holder of the shop license shall notify the Board in writing of any changes to the list of services and hours of operation provided upon application.
(f) The application for an initial shop license shall contain a statement of approval from the planning, zoning or construction official in the municipality where the shop is located. If municipal approval is not required, the applicant shall submit a statement from the municipality to that effect.
(g) Upon receipt of an acceptable application and the requisite fee as provided in 13:28-5.1, the Board shall conduct an inspection of the premises. No shop shall be permitted to operate until the Board has reviewed the inspection report and issues a shop license.
(h) The holder of a shop license who seeks to expand or make physical alterations to the shop, or who seeks to expand or make physical alterations to a shop as part of a transfer of ownership pursuant to 13:28-2.3, shall make application to the Board for approval of the expansion or physical alterations. The applicant shall submit an application fee as provided in 13:28-5.1, a detailed statement concerning the proposed changes, the original floor plan for the shop, the new floor plan for the shop and a statement of approval from the planning, zoning or construction official in the municipality where the shop is located. If municipal approval for the expansion or physical alterations is not required, the applicant shall submit a statement from the municipality to that effect.
(i) Hair braiding shops operating prior to January 2, 2019, shall have until February 27, 2020, to comply with N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.5(a) and (b) and to submit a shop license application, or request a waiver pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.5(c), to the Board.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-2.1

Amended by R.1998 d.285, effective 6/1/1998.
See: 30 N.J.R. 972(a), 30 N.J.R. 2047(a).
In (d), changed N.J.A.C. reference.
Amended by R.2009 d.169, effective 5/18/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 6739(a), 41 N.J.R. 2124(b).
Section was "Applications". Rewrote (c); added new (d), (e) and (g); and recodified former (d) as (f).
Amended by R.2012 d.169, effective 10/15/2012.
See: 44 N.J.R. 1763(a), 44 N.J.R. 2366(a).
Added new (a); recodified former (a) through (g) as (b) through (h); in (d), inserted "if applicable," following "shampoo stations,", a comma following "lavatories" and ", if applicable" following "laundry facilities,", and deleted ", if applicable," preceding "laundry facilities"; and in (g), updated the N.J.A.C. reference.
Special amendment, R.2019 d.124, effective 10/30/2019 (to expire October 27, 2020).
See: 51 N.J.R. 1779(a).
Substituted "at" for "in" throughout (a); in (a)4, deleted "and" from the end; in (a)5, inserted "; and"; added (a)6 and (i); and in (b), inserted "or online at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos/Pages/default.aspx".
Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1798(a), effective 10/18/2021