§439-16 Temporary permits. The board may issue a temporary permit to a qualified applicant approved for examination. A temporary permit may be issued upon application for examination and payment of the required fees. The temporary permit shall allow the qualified applicant to practice or teach cosmetology under the supervision of a licensed beauty operator or licensed instructor, and shall be effective for the period of time covering the three consecutive examinations offered by the board after the permit's date of issuance. An applicant who fails to pass the third examination but who satisfies the requirements of section 439-14(c) shall continue to qualify for examination and licensure but not for the privilege of a temporary permit. [L 1949, c 397, pt of §1; RL 1955, §59-17; am L 1965, c 278, §1; HRS §439-16; am L 1983, c 210, §10; am L 1984, c 7, §12; am L 1987, c 154, §16; am L 1989, c 153, §9; am L 1991, c 180, §3]