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 the applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate. 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 a number of students acceptable to the Board;

(e) The applicable 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 adequate 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 fee for issuance of a license for a school of cosmetology is:

(a) For 2 years, not less than $500 and not more than $800.

(b) For 4 years, not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,600.

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. The Board shall, by regulation, prescribe:

(a) The minimum enrollment of students required by paragraph (d) of subsection 1; and

(b) The amount of floor space required by paragraph (b) of subsection 2.

7. 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; 2015, 610; 2017, 578) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 644.380)