This bill proposes modifications to the Minnesota Board of Barber Examiners and regulations concerning barbering in the state. Below is a summary of the key provisions:

1. Board Structure: The Board of Barber Examiners will continue to consist of four barber members and one public member, who must meet certain professional and educational qualifications.

2. Fees: The bill updates and itemizes various fees related to barber registration, examinations, shop and school registrations, renewals, and inspections.

3. Registration Requirements:

   • Individuals must have a certificate of registration to practice barbering in Minnesota.
   • Barbering services can only be provided in a registered barber shop, barber school, or mobile barber shop unless authorized by the board.
   • A barber school must require at least 1,500 hours of instruction for students.

4. Definition and Scope of Barbering:

   • Clearly defines barbering services, which include hair cutting, shaving, coloring, facial massages, and related practices.
   • Excludes hair removal by waxing from the definition of barbering.

5. Examination Requirements:

   • Barbering students must complete 1,500 hours of study at an approved school and pass a comprehensive examination.
   • If an applicant fails the examination, they must complete an additional 500 hours of education before retaking it.
   • Those who have not renewed their registration for four or more years must complete a home study course before retaking the exam.
   • Individuals with barbering credentials from other states or foreign countries may qualify for reciprocity or may need to take an examination depending on their credentials.

6. Mobile Barber Shops:

   • Mobile barber shops must be registered and meet specific operational, sanitation, and inspection requirements.
   • They are limited to offering haircuts and straight-razor shaves.
   • Must comply with water, wastewater, electrical, and safety requirements, including having potable water, wastewater tanks, and restroom facilities.
   • Owners must report their schedules in advance and comply with local government regulations.

7. Recognition of Cosmetology Training:

   • Licensed cosmetologists may receive credit for up to 1,000 hours of their training toward the 1,500 required barbering hours if their training is deemed equivalent.
   • They must complete the remaining required hours at a board-approved barber school before they are eligible for examination.

This bill primarily aims to update regulatory requirements for barbers, establish operational guidelines for mobile barber shops, modify registration and examination processes, and align certain barbering and cosmetology qualifications.