nh-2026-208: Renewals
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Summary
Adoption, Repeal
The agency’s own summary, as published.
The rule, in full
745 words as published, October 08, 2026. View the original →
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES STATE HOUSE ANNEX 25 CAPITOL STREET, ROOM 234 CONCORD, NH 03301 RulemakingNoticeForm Notice Number: 2026-208 Rule Number: Bar 401, Bar 403, Bar 404
1. Agency: Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics
Agency Address: Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics c/o Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301
6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including
whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: The Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Board) proposes to repeal Bar 401 on Renewal and Bar 404 on Inspections and Forms. The Board proposes to adopt Bar 401.01 rules on license renewal for apprentices; school instructors; shop apprentice sponsors; barber; cosmetologists; estheticians; manicurists; and master barbers. Bar 402 rules on disciplinary matters were adopted by the Board on February 23, 2026, effective April 24, 2026, and are not part of this proposal. X Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? If yes, please explain: Laws of 2023, Chapter 235:8, effective July 15, 2023 Laws of 2024, Chapter 327:24, effective July 1, 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/01/2026 Laws of 2024, Chapter 327:26, effective July 1, 2024 Laws of 2024, Chapter 364:3, effective October 22, 2024 Laws of 2024, Chapter 379:1, effective December 9, 2024 Laws of 2025, Chapter 161:42, effective September 13, 2025 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Licensees seeking to renew a license under Chapter 313-A are affected by the proposed rule. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Specific State Statutes Which the Rule Implements Bar 401.01 (b) & (d) (repeal) Bar 401.01 (c), (i), (k), (l), & (m) (repeal) Bar 401.01 RSA 310:6; RSA 313-A:8, III, RSA 313-A:20 Bar 401.02 (repeal) Bar 404.01(repeal) Bar 404.02 (repeal) Bar 404.03 (repeal) Bar 404.04 (repeal) Bar 404.05 (repeal) Bar 404.06 - Bar 404.12 (repeal)
7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate
persons with disabilities: Name: Chantell Wheeler Title: Rules Administrator Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, 7 Eagle Phone Number: (603) 271-8311 Square, Concord, NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: OPLC-Rules@oplc.nh.gov ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/01/2026
8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in
the electronic format specified: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 _ Fax X Email OPLC-Rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other
9. Public hearing scheduled for:
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 Time: 9:10 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A
10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):
FIS #: 26:153, dated: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):
There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules. Not applicable to the various rules being repealed or Bar 401.01 which is a new rule.
2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:
No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.
3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):
The fee provision referenced in Bar 401.01 is applicable to Plc 1002.07, relative to application processing and licensing fees for the professions regulated by the Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics. Additionally, the fines referenced in the various repealed rules are applicable to RSA 310:12, I(e), relative to administrative fines.
B. To State citizens and political subdivisions:
Any individual holding a school instructor license or shop apprentice sponsor license will see an increase in costs as they are required under proposed Bar 401.01 (c) to complete 6 hours of continuing education in the 24 months preceding renewal. None to political subdivisions. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/01/2026
C. To independently owned businesses:
None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: The rules do not apply to political subdivisions. The rules thus do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditures and so do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/01/2026
Documents
- Full text (state register) · October 08, 2026
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