36-15-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Apprentice,” any person licensed by the commission to receive education through an apprenticeship in a salon; (2)”Apprentice salon,” any salon licensed by the commission to teach apprentices; (3)”Booth,” any part within a licensed salon that is rented or leased for the purpose of rendering licensed […]
36-15-1.1. Natural hair braiding defined. Natural hair braiding means a form of hair manipulation that results in tension on hair strands by beading, braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, twisting, weaving, or wrapping human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or hair extensions into a variety of shapes, patterns, and textures and maintenance thereof, by hand or […]
36-15-11. General duties of commission members. The duties of the members of the commission include: (1)Inspecting salons, booths, schools, nail technicians, estheticians, and cosmetologists; (2)Conducting examinations for applicants for licenses under this chapter; (3)Approving continuing education courses; (4)Investigating violations and enforcing provisions of this chapter and the rules established by the commission pursuant to this […]
36-15-13. Scope of rules. The commission may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 pertaining to the following: (1)Application requirements for any license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter; (2)Examinations; (3)Reports of students’ education and work performed; (4)Minimum standards and requirements for cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetics salons and schools; (5)Minimum standards for plumbing, electrical, […]
36-15-13.2. Continuing education for licensees–Commission authorized to adopt rules–Scope. The commission may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 pertaining to continuing education for licensees on health issues, safety issues, and services that require the use of chemicals or electrical or mechanical apparatus. The commission may provide, by rule promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, the kinds […]
36-15-14. Access of authorities to salons or schools for inspection and enforcement purposes. The commission, any state or local board of health, or any officer or employee thereof, may enter during the business hours, any salon or school licensed under the provisions of this chapter and any other place where the practice of cosmetology is […]
36-15-15. Application for license or permit–Evidence of qualifications. An applicant for any license or permit shall first submit evidence, satisfactory to the commission that the applicant: (1)Is at least eighteen years of age or older, except as otherwise provided in this chapter; and (2)Has complied with all the rules adopted by the commission as to […]
36-15-16. Persons exempt from chapter. This chapter does not apply to services rendered by regularly licensed physicians, physician assistants, nurses, podiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, morticians, barbers, or licensed demonstrators when exclusively engaged in the practice of their respective professions. Source: SDC 1939, §27.1514; SL 1957, ch 118, §1; SL 1972, ch 206, §16; […]
36-15-16.1. Natural hair braiding exempt from chapter. Any person engaging solely in natural hair braiding as set forth in §36-15-1.1 is exempt from the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 2017, ch 176, §3.
36-15-17. Application for cosmetologist examination–Information required. Any person desiring to practice cosmetology in this state as a cosmetologist shall make application to the commission to take the examination. The application shall: (1)Contain the information required pursuant to §36-15-15; (2)Contain information satisfactory to the commission that the applicant is enrolled in or has completed fifteen hundred […]
36-15-17.1. Application for nail technician examination–Information required. Any person desiring to practice nail technology in this state as a nail technician shall apply to the commission to take the nail technician examination. The application shall: (1)Contain the information required by §36-15-15; (2)Contain proof that the applicant is enrolled in or has completed four hundred hours […]
36-15-17.2. License required to practice nail technology–Practices constituting nail technology. No person may engage in the practice of nail technology unless the person is licensed by the commission. A person is engaged in the practice of nail technology if that person, for compensation, a fee, or any valuable consideration, engages in any of the following […]
36-15-19. Number, time, and place of examinations. The commission shall conduct at least six examinations in the practice of cosmetology, at least two examinations in the practice of nail technology, and at least two examinations in the practice of esthetics each year. The commission shall set the times and places for the conduct of the […]
36-15-19.1. Cosmetologist’s examination–Issuance of license–Annual expiration and renewal. Each applicant for a cosmetologist license who has complied with §36-15-17, shall take the prescribed examination in the practice of cosmetology. The commission shall determine the contents of the examination. Upon successful completion of the required education, passing the examination to the satisfaction of the commission and […]
36-15-19.2. Licensure by reciprocity–Requirements. The commission may waive the examination required in §36-15-19.1, 36-15-19.3, or in 36-15-19.5 upon application made to the commission that the applicant possesses the qualifications required pursuant to §36-15-15, and that: (1)The applicant holds a currently valid license issued by another state, district, or foreign country and the requirements of that […]
36-15-19.3. Nail technician’s examination–Issuance of license–Annual expiration and renewal. Each applicant for a nail technician license who has complied with §36-15-17.1 shall take the prescribed examination in the practice of nail technology. The commission shall determine the contents of the examination. Upon successful completion of the required education, passing the examination to the satisfaction of […]
36-15-19.5. Esthetician’s examination–Issuance of license–Annual expiration and renewal. Each applicant for an esthetician license who has complied with §36-15-2.3 shall take the prescribed examination in the practice of esthetics. The commission shall determine the contents of the examination. Upon successful completion of the required education, passing the examination to the satisfaction of the commission and […]
36-15-2. License required to practice cosmetology–Acts constituting practice of cosmetology. No person may engage in the practice of cosmetology unless the person is licensed by the commission. A person is engaged in the practice of cosmetology if that person, for compensation, a fee, or any valuable consideration, engages in any of the following practices with […]
36-15-2.1. Acts not constituting practice of cosmetology. None of the following constitute the practice of cosmetology: (1)Any person practicing permanent removal of hair by the use of a galvanic or thermalytic needle known as electrolysis; (2)Any retailer at a retail establishment who in the ordinary course of business is engaged in the demonstration of make-up […]
36-15-2.2. License required for practice of esthetics–Practices constituting esthetics. No person may engage in the practice of esthetics unless the person is licensed by the commission. A person is engaged in the practice of esthetics if that person, for compensation, a fee, or any valuable consideration, engages in any of the following practices with hands, […]
