20. An applicant seeking initial licensure as a beautician shall:

   a.   (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
 
   b.   (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
 
   c.   (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
 
   d.   (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
 
   e.   Demonstrate successful completion of a course of instruction in beauty culture consisting of:
 
   (1)   Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in this State, the curriculum for which shall be established by the board pursuant to regulation; or
 
   (2)   A program in a public school approved by the State Board of Education to offer a vocational program in cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture, or other cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture program approved by the State Board of Education; or
 
   (3)   Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture licensed in another state or a foreign country which, in the opinion of the board, offers curricula which are substantially similar to that offered at licensed schools within the State; and
 
   f.   Take and pass an examination conducted by the board.
 
   L.1984, c.205, s.20; amended 1985, c.272, s.2; 2009, c.162, s.17.