The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Act" means the Electrology Practice Act, N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.76 et seq.
"Authorized representative" means a person who has been designated by the client or a court to exercise rights under this section.
An authorized representative may be the client's attorney. If the client is a minor, a parent or guardian who has custody (whether sole or joint) shall be deemed to be an authorized representative.
"Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners.
"Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) Examination" means the examination administered by the American Electrology Association.
"Client" means any person who is the recipient of a professional service rendered by a licensee for purposes of treatment.
"Committee" means the Electrologists Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 3 of P.L. 1997, c. 347 (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.76 et seq.).
"Electrologist" means a person who is licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1997, c. 347 (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.76 et seq.).
"Electrology" means the removal of hair permanently through the utilization of solid probe electrode-type epilation, including thermolysis, being of a short wave, high frequency type, and including electrolysis, being of a galvanic type, or a combination of both, which is accomplished by a super-imposed or sequential blend. This definition specifically excludes laser and other intense light source hair removal from the definition of electrology.
"Electrology instructor" means a person who is licensed to teach the clinical and theoretical practice of electrology pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1997, c. 347 (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.76 et seq.).
"Instrument" means any tool or implement used in electrology procedures.
"Licensee" means an individual holding a license issued by the Electrologists Advisory Committee of the State Board of Medical Examiners.
"Office" means any fixed establishment or place where one or more persons engage in the practice of electrology.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-12.2