Section 313-A:11 - Qualifications; CosmetologistsI. In order to be issued a cosmetologist's license by the office of professional licensure and certification, a person shall: (a) Be of good professional character;(b) Have completed high school or its equivalent;(c) Have received training of:(1) A minimum of 1,500 hours of training in a school of cosmetology approved by the board; or(2) A minimum of 3,000 hours distributed over a period of at least 18 months under a licensed cosmetologist who has engaged in the practice of cosmetology within the state for at least 2 years;(d) Pass an examination ; and(e) Pay a fee established by the office of professional licensure and certification.II. An applicant not meeting the conditions of RSA 313-A:11, I(b) through (c) may petition the office of professional licensure and certification for exemption. The office, following criteria established in rules adopted under RSA 313-A:8, XII, may grant the exemption.Amended by 2024, 327:20, eff. 7/1/2024.2000, 118:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.