HB 792 Summary

• Merges the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners and the North Carolina Board of Electrolysis Examiners into a single "North Carolina Board of Barber and Electrolysis Examiners" effective January 1, 2023

• Reorganizes merged statutes into Chapter 86B with three articles: Article 1 (Board governance), Article 2 (Barbers), and Article 3 (Electrolysis)

• Expands the merged Board from five to nine members, including five licensed barbers, two electrologists, one physician nominated by the North Carolina Medical Board, and one public member

• Requires the merged Board to review licensing fee limitations and report findings by March 1, 2024, to determine if fees should be reduced to reflect savings from consolidation

• Transfers all property, assets, and pending litigation from both predecessor boards to the new merged board, with existing licenses remaining valid until expiration or renewal