A.(1)  The owner or manager of a new barber shop shall give the board at least thirty days written notice before the initial opening of the barber shop.  

(2)  The board or its agents or employees shall inspect the barber shop.  

(3)  If it is a new shop, it shall not open to the public until the inspection has taken place and the shop has been approved as complying with all existing laws.  

(4)  If it is an operating shop, the change of ownership or management shall not be effected until the inspection provided for has taken place and the shop has been approved as complying with all existing laws.

(5)  A fee set by La. Rev. Stat. 37:375 shall be charged for this inspection.  

(6)  An additional fee set by La. Rev. Stat. 37:375 shall be paid as a penalty for failure to comply with this Subsection.  

B.(1)  If a shop that has been in operation moves to a new location, the owner shall be required to have the same inspection as a new shop.  

(2)  When a new owner assumes operation of a shop already in operation, the owner shall be required to have the same inspection as a new shop.  

(3)  A fee set by La. Rev. Stat. 37:375 shall be charged for this inspection.  

(4) An additional fee set by La. Rev. Stat. 37:375 shall be paid as a penalty for failure to comply with this Subsection.  

Acts 1984, No. 238, §1.