The short title of this article 105 is the “Barber and Cosmetologist Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 819, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-8-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
The purpose of this article 105 is to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare with respect to the professional practice of barbers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians, and, therefore, testing procedures and disciplinary actions are of the highest priority. Access of qualified professionals to these professions shall not be unduly restricted. The director […]
Articles 1 and 20 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 105. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 819, § 1, effective October 1.
As used in this article 105, unless the context otherwise requires: “Barber” means a person who engages in any of the practices of barbering. “Barbering” means any one or combination of the following practices when done upon the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of disease or […]
The director shall keep a record of proceedings. The director shall keep a register of applicants for licenses showing the name and address of each applicant and whether such applicant was granted or refused a license. The director shall keep a register of places of business showing each owner’s name and the address of each […]
The director has the following powers and duties: To promulgate rules in accordance with section 12-20-204; To take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 or limit the scope of practice of an applicant, licensee, or registrant, upon proof of a violation of this article 105 or the rules promulgated pursuant to this […]
For the benefit of applicants, the director shall hold examinations as often as necessary, subject to appropriation constraints. The respective examinations of applicants for licenses to practice barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology under this article 105 shall be conducted under rules prescribed by the director and shall include practical demonstrations, written tests in reference to the […]
Each applicant for examination shall file with the director a written application in the form the director may require to set forth the qualifications of the applicant and shall submit satisfactory proof of the required age and education. Each applicant for registration shall file with the director a written application in the form the director […]
The results of examinations and the qualifications of applicants for admission to the examinations or for licenses shall be determined by the director or by such person as the director shall designate. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 825, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section […]
If the director finds that the applicant meets the qualifications of sections 12-105-108 and 12-105-111 and has submitted any other credentials required by the director for admission to the examination and has paid the required fee, the director shall admit the applicant to examination. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. […]
An applicant for any license provided in this article 105 or for examination shall be at least sixteen years of age. An applicant for examination shall furnish proof of graduation from a barber school or beauty school approved by the private occupational school division pursuant to article 64 of title 23; approved by the state […]
Each owner of a place of business shall register with the director. The director shall maintain a registry of the places of business. The director is authorized to establish and collect a fee that is based on the director’s actual costs associated with the maintenance of the registry. If an applicant for registration has paid […]
All licenses issued pursuant to this article 105 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this article 105 or section 12-20-202 (1). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, […]
Fees shall be as established pursuant to section 12-20-105 and shall not be refunded. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 827, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-8-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
The director shall issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of barbering, cosmetology, hairstyling, manicuring, or esthetician services in this state to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 828, § 1, effective October […]
If an applicant for examination to practice barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or to provide esthetician or nail technician services passes the examination and has paid the required fee and complies with the requirements of this article 105, the director shall issue a license to that effect. The license is evidence that the person to whom […]
It is unlawful for any person to engage in, or attempt to engage in, the occupation of barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or to provide esthetician or nail technician services in this state unless the person first obtains a license as provided in this article 105. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), […]
Nothing in this article 105 prohibits services by: A person who is acting within the scope of practice for which he or she is licensed, registered, or certified; Licensed or unlicensed volunteers in the performance of charitable services for washing and setting the hair of: Patients confined to hospitals or nursing, convalescent, or boarding homes; […]
The director may employ any person licensed pursuant to this article 105 for the purpose of conducting examinations. The person must not be connected with any school teaching barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or esthetician or nail technician students. Any person employed by the director may receive compensation for services for each day employed in the […]
Upon written complaint, inspections under section 12-105-106 (1)(f) of barbershops, beauty salons, places of business, and booths rented therein operated by independent licensees may be conducted by the director, or the director may contract for the inspections. The director shall maintain detailed records of all complaints and responses to the complaints. Source: L. 2019: Entire […]
