New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 9-37.85

a. Holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State, if the applicant has not previously failed the board examination as provided in sections 8, 9 and 12 of this act.  1 If the applicant has failed an examination referred to in those sections, licensing shall be at the discretion of the board, in consultation with the committee;

b. Applies for licensure within 180 days of the initial meeting of the committee, is a resident of this State, has completed 120 hours of instruction in electrology at a school of electrology approved by the board, in consultation with the committee, and has been actively engaged in the practice of electrology for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure; or

c. Applies for licensure within 180 days of the effective date of this act, is a resident of this State, and presents evidence of having passed the written electrology certification examination of a nationally recognized board or agency approved by the board, in consultation with the committee.