Board hears petition from Aying Elmer; video evidence and new training certificates presented

The State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology held a reinstatement hearing for petitioner Aying Elmer (recorded under case BC202521210) where both a video submitted by the petitioner and supporting training certificates were discussed on the record. Administrative Law Judge Sean Gavin presided and Deputy Attorney General Caitlin Dougherty presented the license history and prior administrative rulings.

Dougherty summarized the board's prior proceedings, including an administrative law judge's proposed decision finding that Elmer interfered with an inspection, and the board’s adoption of that decision on Aug. 24, 2021, resulting in revocation and assessed costs of $11,667.50. Dougherty said the record included a 2021 denial of reconsideration and a 2024 denial of an earlier…