Section 155A.23 — Definitions.
155A.23 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. For purposes of sections 155A.23 to 155A.36, and unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the words defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Board. “Board” means the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners. Subd. 3. Cosmetology. “Cosmetology” is the practice of personal services, for compensation, for the cosmetic […]
Section 155A.24 — Administration.
155A.24 ADMINISTRATION. Subdivision 1. Board’s powers and duties; generally. The board has the power and duties necessary for the administration of the provisions of this chapter. Subd. 2. Hiring and assignment of employees. The board has the authority to hire qualified personnel in the classified service to assist in administering the law, including those for […]
Section 155A.25 — Cosmetology Fees; License Expiration Date.
155A.25 COSMETOLOGY FEES; LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2013 c 85 art 5 s 50] Subd. 1a. Schedule. (a) The schedule for fees and penalties is as provided in this subdivision. (b) Three-year license fees are as follows: (1) $195 initial practitioner, manager, or instructor license, divided as follows: (i) $155 for each initial […]
Section 155A.26 — Rules.
155A.26 RULES. The board may develop and adopt rules according to chapter 14 that the board considers necessary to carry out sections 155A.21 to 155A.36. History: 1981 c 357 s 35; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1983 c 289 s 100; 1984 c 640 s 32; 1993 c 204 s 10; 2004 c 269 art […]
Section 155A.27 — Practitioner.
155A.27 PRACTITIONER. Subdivision 1. Licensing. A person must hold an individual license to practice in the state as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, eyelash technician, advanced practice esthetician, manager, or instructor. Subd. 2. Qualifications. Qualifications for licensing in each classification shall be determined by the board and established by rule, and shall include educational and […]
Section 155A.271 — Continuing Education Requirements.
155A.271 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Continuing education requirements. (a) To qualify for license renewal under this chapter as an individual cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, advanced practice esthetician, eyelash technician, or salon manager, the applicant must complete four hours of continuing education credits from a board-approved continuing education provider during the three years prior to […]
Section 155A.275 — Special Events.
155A.275 SPECIAL EVENTS. Subdivision 1. Special event services. For purposes of this section, “special event services” means services rendered for compensation and performed at a location other than a licensed salon. These services are limited to the practice of nonpermanent manipulation of the hair, including: styling, setting, reinforcing, or extending the hair; the application of […]
Section 155A.28 — Hair Braiding.
155A.28 HAIR BRAIDING. Subdivision 1. MS 2018 [Repealed, 1Sp2019 c 10 art 2 s 27] Subd. 2. Definition. “Hair braiding” means a natural form of hair manipulation that results in tension on hair strands by beading, braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving, or wrapping human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions […]
Section 155A.29 — Salons.
155A.29 SALONS. Subdivision 1. Licensing. A person must not offer cosmetology services for compensation unless the services are provided by a licensee in a licensed salon or as otherwise provided in this section. Each salon must be licensed as a cosmetology salon, a nail salon, esthetician salon, advanced practice esthetician salon, or eyelash extension salon. […]
Section 155A.30 — Schools.
155A.30 SCHOOLS. Subdivision 1. Licensing. Any person who establishes or conducts a school in this state shall be licensed. A license issued to postsecondary licensed cosmetology schools meeting the provisions of subdivision 12 shall include the designation “Postsecondary Cosmetology School License.” Subd. 2. Standards. The board shall by rule establish minimum standards of course content […]