Online News Vol. 1, Issue 3 |
Georgia State Board of Barbers |
Update from the Director of the Professional Licensing Boards: This quarter we have continued to make improvements to the licensure process by implementing the first online applications. We currently have online applications available for 23 license types with plans to add more throughout the remainder of the year. There are many advantages to online applications, including ensured completion, decreased paper use, a higher degree of accuracy, and a faster application process. You can visit our website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb to see a complete list of online applications. Finally, during the third quarter we made significant progress in the outsourcing of the PLB Examination section. Outsourcing the exam function of PLB allows us to offer more testing locations for some license types, more testing opportunities and overall budget savings for the State of Georgia. More information will be available in the coming weeks as all outsourcing contracts are finalized. PLB is committed to continually seeking and implementing initiatives to enable us to provide you with the best service possible. We look forward to the opportunity to assist you in the very near future.
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The Georgia State Board of Barbers consists of six members: five barbers and one consumer member. Typically, the Board meets bi-monthly for regular business and holds additional meetings for citation hearings. Board meetings and citation hearings are open to the public with the exception of executive session in which confidential matters such as complaints, disciplinary items, and applications are discussed. The Board is responsible for reviewing applications, administering examinations, licensing qualified applicants and regulating the professional practice of licensees throughout the state. Applicants for licensure must meet the required educational and training requirements before they are allowed to sit for the practical and written examination. In addition, shops are inspected and complaints are investigated to determine whether or not disciplinary action by the Board is warranted. Minutes from the Board meetings may be found on the Board’s website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/barbers. |
Board Members: David Jones, Chairperson - Perry, Ga.Virgil Ergle, Vice-Chairperson -Snellville, Georgia Lorena H Barrios - Augusta, Georgia Lutha Crump - Macon, Georgia Charles Manning - Dublin, Georgia Winston Strickland - Cartersville, Georgia |
Board Staff: Lisa Durden
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Number of Active Licensees: Master Barber: 5,635Barber Apprentice: 390 Barber Shop: 2,194 Barber School: 13 Barber Instructor: 82 |
2009 Meetings: October 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. |
Citation Hearings:
November 2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. |
| The Board meets at the Professional Licensing Board office in Macon. | |
Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Barbers August 10: The Board voted to dismiss the citation for the following establishment: The Board voted to decrease the application fees for barber and instructor licensure from $50 to $30. The Board voted to eliminate temporary work permits for Barber applicants who take the examination after August 2009. The Board voted to approve the following locations for Barber examinations given by DL Roope: August 31: The Board voted to suspend the following license for non-payment of child support pursuant to a request from the Georgia Department of Human Resources: The Board voted to accept the following consent order for reinstatement of licensure, which includes probationary licensure: The Board voted to accept the following consent orders for probationary licensure: The Board voted to accept the following consent order for renewal of licensure, which includes probationary licensure: The Board voted to refer the following licenses to the Attorney General’s office for revocation due to non-payment of citations: The Board voted to ratify the following cease and desist orders for unlicensed practice: The Board voted to uphold citations against the following establishments: The Board voted to reschedule hearings related to citations against the following establishments: The Board voted to uphold citations against the following establishments but reduce the fine: The Board voted to accept payment for citations against the following establishments: September: The Board voted to dismiss the remaining balance for a citation against the following establishment: The Board voted to dismiss citations against the following establishments: |
Beginning October 1, 2009, the Master Barber and Barber Instructors examinations will be administered only by D.L. Roope Administrations, Inc. The Georgia State Board of Barbers is no longer accepting any examination applications for Master Barbers and Barber Instructors. Candidates must apply for examination with D. L. Roope Administrations, Inc. You may contact D.L. Roope at 1-888-375-2020, or D.L. Roope Administrations, Inc., P.O. Box 631, Hampden, ME 04444-0631, Fax (207) 848-5511, or visit www.dlroope.com, for information about the examinations, fees, time and exam locations, exam content, and grade notifications. The National Institute of Cosmetology (NIC) has prepared a school overview DVD that has some helpful information concerning preparing students for examination. The Overview contains an introduction into NIC testing and procedures, as well as complete presentations on Cosmetology, Nail Tech/Manicuring, Esthetics, and Barber examinations. If you would like to purchase the DVD, please visit their website to obtain an order form. Their website address is http://www.nictesting.org/testing.htm. After obtaining a passing score on both the written and practical portion of the examination, a candidate must submit an application for licensure to the Georgia State Board of Barbers with the appropriate fee. You may submit a master barber or barber instructor application online at https://secure.sos.state.ga.us/mylicense/ or download a paper application from the Board’s website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/barber. Please be reminded that passing the written and practical exam does not guarantee licensure. All criminal convictions and any board sanctions must be reviewed by the Board as a consideration for licensure. Also, if you have not provided us with your email address, please do. |
License Renewals: Licenses expire as follows: Master Barbers – December 31 of even numbered years It is illegal to practice barbering with an expired license. How do I renew my license? Once the renewal period has been opened by the Professional Licensing Boards Division, you may renew your license via our website with a credit card. Click on the “License Renewal” icon and follow the instructions. You will be asked a series of questions including whether or not you have been convicted or received a board sanction since the last renewal, and whether or not you are a U.S. citizen. Read the questions carefully so that you do not answer a question incorrectly by mistake. Renewing your license via the website is the fastest way to renew your license. The Professional Licensing Boards do not mail paper renewals unless requested. A paper renewal form may be requested by the licensee by calling the Board office at (478) 207-2440, or submitting a written request. Licensees may also call our automated system at (404) 463-1100 and request a paper renewal form using their personal identification number included in their renewal notice. Disciplinary Issues: The Board addresses these issues on a case by case basis, and the Board takes these matters very seriously and applies sanctions to those who violate the Georgia Barbering Practice Act, Board rules, and policies. It is important that licensees review all laws, rules and policies that affect their profession. These may be found on the Board’s website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/barber. All public disciplinary actions will be reflected in the Board minutes which may be found on the Georgia State Board of Barbers website. Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation of a license, or other disciplinary actions may be found at O.C.G.A. § 43-7-23 and at O.C.G.A. § 43-1-19. State laws and Board rules may be found on the Georgia State Board of Barbers website. |
Georgia State Board of Barbers Complaints Process Information: The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Board of Barbers to regulate the licensing and practice of cosmetology. The responsibility of administering the laws in O.C.G.A. § 43-7 is given to the Board, whose members are appointed by the Governor. This Board determines if applicants meet licensure requirements, promulgates rules, and considers complaints against licensees and allegations of unlicensed practice. The process for disposing of complaints is as follows: Complaint Form: Complaints must be reported and received by the Board in writing. Written complaints may be submitted to the Board office or on-line at http://sos.georgia.gov/myverification/submitcomplaint.aspx. Documents received in connection with a complaint will not be returned. The complaint must contain sufficient factual evidence indicating a clear violation of Georgia law or Board rules. Inspections and Investigations: The Board gives serious consideration to all complaints. Further investigative action may be taken. Should you file a complaint, you may be contacted by a Board inspector or investigator for additional information. Investigative files are considered confidential for any purpose other than a hearing before the Board. However, the Board is authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. Typically, when complaints are received they are forwarded to an inspector for an inspection of the facility. Inspectors also conduct random inspections of salons and shops. Upon inspection, if a rule violation is found, a citation is issued to the salon/shop owner. The owner may pay the citation or may request a citation hearing. Unpaid fines are scheduled by the Board for citation hearings. Citation Hearings: At citation hearings, a licensee who has received a citation may choose to bring an attorney to represent him or her, may question witnesses, and have an opportunity to dispute their cases before the Board. After hearing from the inspector and the licensee, the Board has to determine if an apparent violation of the licensing law or Board rules exists. The Board may then choose to uphold the fine, reduce the fine, or dismiss the citation. The Board may also ask for another inspection of the facility. If a citation is upheld or reduced by the Board and still has not been paid, the Board may refer the case to the Office of the Attorney General to initiate further disciplinary action. Notification Process: While the investigation is ongoing, the Board is unable to discuss the status of a complaint with anyone, including the complainant. When the Board has completed the case, the complainant will be notified in writing of the Board’s actions. All public disciplinary actions will be reflected in the Board minutes which may be found on the Board’s website. Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation of a license, or other disciplinary actions may be found at O.C.G.A. § 43-7-23 and at O.C.G.A. § 43-1-19. State laws and Board rules may be found on the Georgia State Board of Barbers website. |
Frequently Asked Questions: A list of frequently asked questions may be found on the Board’s website. If you cannot find an answer to your question, you may contact the Board office at (478) 207-2440. |