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Nevada barbers board upholds citations and fines over unlicensed practice
Summary
The board denied multiple appeals and upheld fines tied to NRS 643.190 violations, including a $2,000 citation for an unlicensed barber and manager allowing unlicensed practice; DAG emphasized inspectors must be cooperated with.
The State Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board on Nov. 2 upheld a string of citations tied to unlicensed practice and advertising after reviewing inspections and evidence.
The board cited NRS 643.190 in multiple cases. Charles McDonald appealed a citation after an inspector documented an unlicensed barber room; the board denied McDonald’s appeal (motion by Joseph Foley, second Ihsan Azzam). Gilardo Gonzalez’s appeal for operating on an expired license was denied as well. The board also upheld a $2,000 citation in the case of Steven Velasquez — the fine covered an unlicensed barber working and the manager allowing it after the inspector reported sanitation problems and staffing violations. DAG Joseph Ostunio told the board that "for the record barbers should cooperate with the inspectors," framing noncooperation as a significant concern.
Owners Sharon Lawson and Veronica Wrotten had a citation upheld for advertising a barber shop while operating a salon with an apprentice; inspector Christopher Jones presented photos of a barber pole and interior advertising. Where details of fines were specified in the transcript, the board applied NRS 643.190 for enforcement and explained how owners can license rooms or correct advertising to comply with Nevada law. Several appeals involving manager-absence issues were approved (see separate entries) when facts showed temporary absences rather than systemic noncompliance.
