Amends GS 86A-17, concerning the renewal or restoration of a barber's certificate of registration, to remove the authority of the State Board of Barber Examiners to impose civil penalties for a registered barber's certificate of registration that has expired for a period of more than six months. 

Amends GS 86A-25 to increase the various fees collectible by the State Board of Barber Examiners. Additionally, eliminates the provision establishing that no fee may be charged for barbers who are 70 years and older for a registration certificate or renewal.

Applies to applications submitted on or after the date that the act becomes law.