S.B. 176 - Mobile Barbershops Summary

• Authorizes motor homes to operate as mobile barbershops in North Carolina, subject to State Board of Barber Examiners licensing and inspection requirements.

• Requires mobile barbershop operators to obtain permits, pay $50 renewal fees, and comply with sanitation standards including functional sinks, toilets, clean water supply, and wastewater storage capacity.

• Mandates mobile barbershops remain safely parked in legal spots during operations and prohibits service while the vehicle is moving.

• Requires mobile barbershop owners to maintain a permanent business address for records and provide the Board with a written monthly itinerary listing locations, dates, and hours of operation.

• Establishes inspection fees of $120 for newly established mobile barbershops and directs the Board to adopt rules for wastewater disposal, advertising, and sanitation standards; effective October 1, 2021.