MS SB2632

Establishes an executive director position for the Board of Barber Examiners with full-time oversight of day-to-day operations, plus authorizes four inspectors from congressional districts and one chief inspector statewide.

Lowers minimum age for barber instructor registration from 21 to 18 years old and requires 12 hours of continuing education annually for active instructor licenses.

Sets specific registration and renewal fees: barber exam $55, certificate issuance $45, instructor certificate $50, with reduced/waived fees for seniors aged 65+ and no fees for those 72+.

Expands disciplinary grounds to include illegal controlled substances and adds enforcement for license display requirements, with fines of $25-$500 for violations.

Increases criminal penalties for violations and employment of unlicensed barbers, with fines up to $1,000 for first offense and potential jail time (5-6 months) for repeat offenses.