The State Board of Barber Examiners is established and consists of five members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four years and until successors are appointed and qualify. Four members must be licensed barbers who have been engaged in the practice of barbering for at least five years in this State, and of these members at least two must be licensed as master haircare specialists. One member must be a member from the general public not connected with the practice of barbering. Nominations for the member from the general public may be submitted to the Nominations Committee by an individual, group, or association. The Nominations Committee shall give consideration to these nominations, and the appointment of this member must be made in accordance with Section 40-1-45. The member from the general public has all the rights and privileges of the other board members except the lay member may not participate in the examination of an applicant for a license. The Governor may remove a member in accordance with Section 1-3-240 and shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired portion of the term. A majority vote is required to exercise any function of the board.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 137, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1937 (40) 339; 1942 Code Section 5250-36; 1952 Code Section 56-253; 1962 Code Section 56-253; 1971 (57) 904; 1972 (57) 2473; 1992 Act No. 356, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-7-30.