NC H278

Increases fees for barber registration, renewal, and examination services by $50 per item, with barber and apprentice registration/renewal rising from $50 to $100, and examinations rising from $85 to $135.

Raises late fees for restoration of expired certificates across all categories, including barber certificates ($35-70 to $85-120) and apprentice certificates ($35-45 to $85-95).

Increases fees for barber school permits, instructor certificates, inspections, and duplicate licenses, with most fees rising by $50.

Removes the provision allowing the Board to impose civil penalties on barbers whose certificates have expired for more than six months.

Eliminates the fee exemption for barbers age 70 and older.