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2026 Regular Session Introduced by Billie Butler and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1317 creates three new barber licenses (restricted, temporary, retired) and requires 6 hours of continuing education every 2 years, modernizing practice and board oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 1317

HB 1317 — Summary (North Dakota barber licensing)

Status: Filed with Secretary of State 04/16/2025
Introduced: 11/14/2024
Subject: Amendments to chapter 43‑04 N.D.C.C. — board of barber examiners, new licensing categories, continuing education, fees, and penalties

Main purpose

HB 1317 modernizes North Dakota’s barbering law by creating three new license categories (restricted, temporary, and retired), updating definitions and application/education standards, and revising board composition, continuing‑education requirements, and certain administrative rules and fees. The bill aims to increase licensing flexibility (for example, temporary practice while awaiting exam results and limited-scope restricted licenses) and strengthen regulatory oversight.

Key provisions

  • New license categories
    • Restricted barber: license limited to specified areas of practice and permitted to work in a licensed host shop (definition added).
    • Temporary barber: eligible applicants may practice under supervision until the next scheduled exam’s results are available.
    • Retired barber: status for licensees meeting requirements in the bill (details in the enacted new section).
  • Definitions: updates to 43‑04‑01 to reflect the new license types and clarify “licensed barber” and “practice of barbering.”
  • Board of Barber Examiners (43‑04‑04, 43‑04‑06)
    • Board consists of at least three governor‑appointed members serving 3‑year terms (terms staggered so one expires each year).
    • Appointments must be made from a list of five names submitted by the state barber association; each member must be a registered barber with at least five years’ practice in North Dakota.
    • Board may appoint up to two nonvoting ex officio members (not required to be licensed) to assist with shop inspections, legal advice, and office duties.
    • Officers elected from appointed members; secretary‑treasurer must be bonded ($5,000) and, with the president, may administer oaths.
  • Licensing and applications (43‑04‑30, 43‑04‑32)
    • Individuals may practice only if licensed and registered as one of: barber, restricted barber, retired barber, or temporary barber.
    • Eligibility to take the licensing exam: pay fee and either (a) hold an active valid out‑of‑state barber license for ≥1 year or (b) complete a minimum of 1,100 hours of specified training (sanitation, safety, laws, barber school or public‑school program).
    • Board issues license to applicants meeting statutory qualifications and passing the exam; procedures for re‑examination and additional training after repeated failures are authorized.
  • Continuing education (43‑04‑30.1)
    • Board rules must require continuing education; bill sets minimums: at least 6 hours every 2 years for barbers and barber instructors, to be completed before August 1.
    • Accreditation permitted for various formats (seminars, conventions, video courses); board may charge a reasonable accreditation fee.
    • Board may discipline (suspend, revoke, probation, fine, refuse renewal) for failure to meet CE requirements.
  • Rules & fees
    • Board authorized to adopt rules on licensing procedures, requirements, and fees; applicants for CE accreditation may be charged reasonable fees.
  • Penalty
    • The bill indicates a penalty provision is included; the text provided establishes disciplinary authority for failures (e.g., CE noncompliance). (Full statutory penal language not shown in the provided excerpts.)

Who is affected

  • Licensed and prospective barbers in North Dakota (new categories alter practice options).
  • Out‑of‑state licensees who may qualify for reciprocity (≥1 year active license).
  • Barber schools and training programs (1100‑hour training standard).
  • The State Board of Barber Examiners (composition, duties, and rulemaking authority).
  • Consumers and host shops (temporary and restricted licenses change staffing options).

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Bill introduced in the 69th Legislative Assembly and went through committee consideration and multiple engrossments and amendments (committee reports referenced).
  • As provided, current status is “Filed with Secretary of State 04/16/2025.” (Readers should check the official legislative site for the bill’s final status and the enacted language if adopted.)

Potential impacts

  • Increases licensing flexibility (temporary practice, restricted scopes, retired status), which may ease workforce constraints and help licensed professionals transition in/out of practice.
  • Standardizes minimal continuing education (6 hours/2 years), potentially improving practice quality and public safety.
  • Changes to board appointment and nonvoting staff may affect governance and inspection capacity.
  • The 1,100‑hour training and out‑of‑state reciprocity pathway affect access to licensure and portability.

For the exact statutory text, penalty details, and final enacted language, consult the official North Dakota Century Code updates and the legislature’s bill history.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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