§ 281. Postsecondary school of barbering and cosmetology; certificate of approval
§ 281. Postsecondary school of barbering and cosmetology; certificate of approval (a) A school of barbering or cosmetology shall not be granted a certificate of approval unless the school: (1) Is a postsecondary school operating a program of professional education. (2) Employs and maintains a sufficient number of competent instructors and has apparatus and equipment […]
§ 282. Shop; license
§ 282. Shop; license (a) A shop shall not be granted a license unless the shop complies with the rules of the Director and has a designated licensee responsible for overall cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the shop. (b) The practices of barbering and cosmetology shall be permitted only in shops licensed by the Director, […]
§ 283. Examination
§ 283. Examination (a) An applicant who is otherwise eligible for licensure and has paid the required fees shall be examined. (b)(1) The examination for a license shall include both practical demonstrations and written or oral tests in the area of practices for which a license is applied and other related studies or subjects as […]
§ 284. Issuance of license
§ 284. Issuance of license (a) The Director shall issue a license to an applicant who has passed the examination as determined by the Director, has paid the required fee, and has completed all the requirements for the particular license. (b) The Director shall issue a license to the person who owns or controls a […]
§ 285. Licenses from other jurisdictions
§ 285. Licenses from other jurisdictions Without requiring an examination, the Director shall issue an appropriate license to a person who is licensed or certified in good standing under the laws of another jurisdiction with requirements: (1) substantially equal to those of this State; or (2) materially less rigorous than those of this State, if […]
§ 272. Prohibitions; offenses
§ 272. Prohibitions; offenses (a) A person shall not practice or attempt to practice barbering or cosmetology or use in connection with the person’s name any letters, words, title, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a barber or cosmetologist unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. (b) A person […]
§ 273. Exemptions
§ 273. Exemptions The provisions of this chapter regulating barbers and cosmetologists shall not: (1) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology by a student at a school recognized by the Director; (2) limit or restrict in any manner the right of a practitioner of another licensed profession or occupation from carrying on […]
§ 276. General powers and duties of the Director
§ 276. General powers and duties of the Director (a) The Director shall: (1) adopt rules that: (A) prescribe sanitary and safety standards for shops, schools, and other facilities used for the practice of barbering and cosmetology; (B) prescribe safe and sanitary practices for the performance of activities related to the practice of barbering and […]
§ 276a. Advisor appointees
§ 276a. Advisor appointees (a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint one barber, one cosmetologist, one esthetician, and one nail technician for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary’s pleasure as advisors in matters relating to barbering and cosmetology. At least one of the initial appointments shall be for less than a five-year term. […]
§ 280a. Eligibility for licensure
§ 280a. Eligibility for licensure An applicant for licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician shall meet the qualifications for licensure established by the Director under the provisions of subchapter 2 of this chapter. (Added 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.)