Section 34-7B-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPRENTICE. Any person engaged in learning the practices defined in this chapter including, but not limited to, assisting in the performance of any acts of barbering or cosmetology on the general public under the constant and direct […]
Section 34-7B-10 Suspension or revocation of license or permit; penalties. (a) The board may suspend or revoke a license or permit based on the provisions of this chapter or board rules, subject to due process of law as described in the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. The board shall furnish all applicants who are denied licensure […]
Section 34-7B-11 Findings, orders of board; appeals. (a) Any finding or order of the board, obtained pursuant to an inquiry or hearing conducted either by the board or a hearing officer on behalf of the board shall be deemed the finding or order of the board when approved and confirmed by a majority of the […]
Section 34-7B-12 Construction of chapter. This chapter may not be construed to affect or regulate the teaching of cosmetology or any of its practices in any public school. (Act 2013-371, p. 1330, §2.)
Section 34-7B-13 Exemptions from chapter. This chapter does not apply to any of the following persons, activities, or services: (1) Service in the case of emergency or domestic upheaval, without compensation. (2) Licensed medical professionals operating within the scope of their normal practice. (3) Personnel of the United States armed services performing their ordinary duties. […]
Section 34-7B-14 Duration, expiration, and reinstatement of license; records. (a) No license issued by the board shall be valid for more than two years. (b) An expired license may be reinstated within four years after the date of expiration by paying renewal fees for the lapsed period, a current renewal fee, and a late fee. […]
Section 34-7B-15 Student registration. (a) No person may be registered as a student unless he or she satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school, or the equivalent. (b) Upon certification of enrollment by a school, the name, address, […]
Section 34-7B-16 Apprentice registation. (a) No person may be registered as an apprentice in a shop unless he or she satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school, or the equivalent. (3) Has paid the applicable registration fee. (b) […]
Section 34-7B-17 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Barber. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as a Class 2 barber unless he or she possesses all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school, […]
Section 34-7B-18 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Cosmetologist. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as a cosmetologist unless he or she possesses all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school, or the […]
Section 34-7B-19 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Esthetician. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as an esthetician unless he or she possesses all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school, or the […]
Section 34-7B-2 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering – Creation; composition; compensation. (a) There is created the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering which shall consist of seven persons appointed by the Governor. The membership of the board shall include all of the following: (1) Two active cosmetologists, who have been licensed by the board as […]
Section 34-7B-20 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Natural hair stylist. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as a natural hair stylist unless he or she satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in […]
Section 34-7B-21 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Manicurist. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as a manicurist unless he or she satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school or the […]
Section 34-7B-22 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Esthetician/manicurist. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as an esthetician/manicurist unless he or she holds a license as an esthetician and has successfully completed at least 650 hours in nail technology in a school licensed or registered under this chapter. […]
Section 34-7B-23 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Manicurist/waxer. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as a manicurist/waxer unless he or she holds a license as a manicurist and has successfully completed at least 160 hours in waxing in a school licensed or registered under the provisions of […]
Section 34-7B-24 Qualifications of applicants for examination or licensure – Instructor. (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as an instructor unless he or she possesses all of the following qualifications: (1) Has completed at least 12 grades in secondary school, or the equivalent. (2) Holds a valid license in the […]
Section 34-7B-25 Registration of threaders. Threaders shall register with the board and pay an original license fee by January 28, 2014. Any person licensed pursuant to this section shall be subject to this chapter and rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, shop requirements, sanitation procedures, and license renewal. (Act 2013-371, p. […]
Section 34-7B-26 Application and licensure requirements to operate school. (a) Before being licensed by the board to operate a school, an applicant shall satisfy all of the requirements of this section. (1) An applicant shall submit to the board all of the following: a. A bond, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to […]
Section 34-7B-27 Licensure under former chapter. The status of any person or entity properly licensed by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology under former Chapter 7A of this title, on August 1, 2013, shall continue under the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. (Act 2013-371, p. 1330, §2.)
