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When was the Cosmetology Law passed?
When was the Cosmetology Law passed?
May 3, 1933
The Cosmetology Law is also known as?
The Cosmetology Law is also known as?
PL (Public Law) 242
Define Board.
Define Board.
State Board of Cosmetology
Define Bureau.
Define Bureau.
Define Department.
Define Department.
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do?
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do?
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology?
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology?
How many members are on the State Board?
How many members are on the State Board?
Where are the trade names registered?
Where are the trade names registered?
What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name?
What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name?
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law?
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law?
The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons?
The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons?
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars?
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars?
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor?
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor?
What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications?
What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications?
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin?
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin?
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting?
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting?
Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck?
Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck?
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon?
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon?
When is it unlawful to practice without a license?
When is it unlawful to practice without a license?
What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed?
What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed?
What is the minimum age required to own a salon?
What is the minimum age required to own a salon?
What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon?
What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon?
How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon?
How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon?
Who is in charge of the salon?
Who is in charge of the salon?
How does the State Board Inspector know who is in charge of the salon?
How does the State Board Inspector know who is in charge of the salon?
What method of advertising is used to identify the entrance to a salon?
What method of advertising is used to identify the entrance to a salon?
When is a salon subject to inspection?
When is a salon subject to inspection?
What Board Representative inspects the salon?
What Board Representative inspects the salon?
When is an operator, apprentice or student prohibited from working on a client?
When is an operator, apprentice or student prohibited from working on a client?
When is waxing permitted in a nail salon or natural braiding salon?
When is waxing permitted in a nail salon or natural braiding salon?
What services are allowed in a natural braiding salon?
What services are allowed in a natural braiding salon?
Is booth rental allowed in Pennsylvania?
Is booth rental allowed in Pennsylvania?
What are the State Board guidelines for a cosmetologist or limited license holder wishes to provide services to clients who are unable to come into a salon?
What are the State Board guidelines for a cosmetologist or limited license holder wishes to provide services to clients who are unable to come into a salon?
How must shears be stored in a salon?
How must shears be stored in a salon?
Where are clean towels kept in a salon?
Where are clean towels kept in a salon?
Where are used towels kept in a salon?
Where are used towels kept in a salon?
How is the headrest of a facial chair prepared before a service?
How is the headrest of a facial chair prepared before a service?
What is meant by a 'license in escrow'?
What is meant by a 'license in escrow'?
What does a 'license in escrow' protect?
What does a 'license in escrow' protect?
When do all licenses expire?
When do all licenses expire?
What must be done if a license is lost or if you have a change of address?
What must be done if a license is lost or if you have a change of address?
If a license is in escrow or expires for less than 5 years, how may it be restored?
If a license is in escrow or expires for less than 5 years, how may it be restored?
If a license is in escrow or expires for more than 5 years, how may it be restored?
If a license is in escrow or expires for more than 5 years, how may it be restored?
What happens to an applicant who fails to report to the State Board Exam at the scheduled time?
What happens to an applicant who fails to report to the State Board Exam at the scheduled time?
To whom are all fines and penalties paid?
To whom are all fines and penalties paid?
What is a limited license?
What is a limited license?
What is the scope of practice for a cosmetology license?
What is the scope of practice for a cosmetology license?
Who is eligible for a temporary license?
Who is eligible for a temporary license?
When is a temporary license issued?
When is a temporary license issued?
What are the limits to a temporary license?
What are the limits to a temporary license?
How long is a temporary license valid?
How long is a temporary license valid?
How many extensions on a temporary license are permitted?
How many extensions on a temporary license are permitted?
What is an apprentice?
What is an apprentice?
What are the requirements to teach an apprentice in a salon?
What are the requirements to teach an apprentice in a salon?
How long must an apprentice train in a salon?
How long must an apprentice train in a salon?
How many licensed cosmetologists must work in the salon for each apprentice?
How many licensed cosmetologists must work in the salon for each apprentice?
How many apprentices can a salon have?
How many apprentices can a salon have?
What are the minimum hours an apprentice must do in one week?
What are the minimum hours an apprentice must do in one week?
What is the student/teacher ratio?
What is the student/teacher ratio?
How many hours must a nail technician attend school?
How many hours must a nail technician attend school?
How many hours must an esthetician attend school?
How many hours must an esthetician attend school?
How many hours must a natural hair braider attend school?
How many hours must a natural hair braider attend school?
What are the requirements for obtaining a teacher's license?
What are the requirements for obtaining a teacher's license?
What are the minimum hours/months for a day school cosmetology student?
What are the minimum hours/months for a day school cosmetology student?
What are the minimum hours/months for a night school cosmetology student?
What are the minimum hours/months for a night school cosmetology student?
What are the maximum hours a day student may earn per day?
What are the maximum hours a day student may earn per day?
What are the maximum hours a night student may earn per night?
What are the maximum hours a night student may earn per night?
What are the maximum hours that a combination day/night student may earn in a day?
What are the maximum hours that a combination day/night student may earn in a day?
What are the maximum hours a student may earn in a 5 day week?
What are the maximum hours a student may earn in a 5 day week?
When are cosmetology students permitted to work in the clinic?
When are cosmetology students permitted to work in the clinic?
What is the minimum floor space for a school of 25 students?
What is the minimum floor space for a school of 25 students?
By how many feet per student must a school increase floor space for classes over 25 students?
By how many feet per student must a school increase floor space for classes over 25 students?
For what reason may a school refuse to give hours to a student?
For what reason may a school refuse to give hours to a student?
What are the requirements to supervise a school?
What are the requirements to supervise a school?
What signs must be displayed in a school of cosmetology?
What signs must be displayed in a school of cosmetology?
What persons may begin school without the educational requirements of a 10th grade education or its equivalent?
What persons may begin school without the educational requirements of a 10th grade education or its equivalent?
Once clock hours are complete, how long are they good for?
Once clock hours are complete, how long are they good for?
How long does a student have to complete their clock hours?
How long does a student have to complete their clock hours?
If a person with an active limited license wants to enroll in school for cosmetology, how many hours can be applied to the cosmetology hour requirement?
If a person with an active limited license wants to enroll in school for cosmetology, how many hours can be applied to the cosmetology hour requirement?
What is the state law concerning duty work?
What is the state law concerning duty work?
What is reciprocity?
What is reciprocity?
How long must you wait to receive a license through reciprocity?
How long must you wait to receive a license through reciprocity?
Study Notes
Cosmetology Law Overview
- May 3, 1933, marks the passage of the Cosmetology Law.
- Known as Public Law (PL) 242.
Regulatory Bodies
- The State Board of Cosmetology oversees the regulation and enforcement of cosmetology laws.
- The Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs operates within the Department of State.
Key Leadership
- The State Board is headed by the Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Affairs.
Board Composition
- Comprised of 13 members, including the Commissioner.
Trade Names
- Trade names are registered with the Department of State, Corporation Bureau.
- A fictitious or trade name is any name that differs from the owner's name.
Purpose of the Law
- To enhance public health and safety within cosmetology practices.
Prohibitions and Safety Regulations
- The use of certain supplies in schools and salons, such as powder puffs and styptic pencils, is prohibited.
- Creams must be removed from jars using spatulas to maintain hygiene.
- Articles that fall on the floor must be disinfected before reuse.
- Clients cannot be left unattended during treatments like permanent waving and chemical applications.
- Powders and lotions must be applied using cotton pledgets or sterilized gauze.
Equipment and Tools Management
- All equipment and tools must be washed, rinsed, and disinfected after each use.
Licensing Regulations
- Practicing cosmetology for compensation without a license is unlawful.
- Salon licensing requires submitting a shop layout diagram and meeting State and local requirements.
- Minimum age to own a salon is 18 years.
Space Requirements
- A one-operator salon must have a minimum of 180 square feet and 10 feet wide.
- Each additional stylist requires an extra 60 square feet.
Salon Management
- The owner, or a designated responsible person, oversees the salon.
- The name of the designated person must be posted visibly for State Board Inspectors.
- A visible sign at the main entrance is necessary for salon identification.
Inspections and Compliance
- Salons are subject to inspection at any reasonable time during normal business hours by Board representatives.
Health & Safety Guidelines
- Operators, apprentices, or students cannot work on clients if either party has an infectious disease.
- Only licensed esthetics or cosmetology salons may perform waxing procedures.
Natural Hair Braiding Regulations
- Licensed natural hair braiders can perform specific services but may not use chemicals.
Apprenticeship Details
- An apprentice learns by working in a salon; limited licenses aren't available through apprenticeship.
- Each salon must have 2 licensed cosmetologists for every apprentice, and a maximum of 2 apprentices is allowed.
Educational Requirements and Hours
- Cosmetology students must complete 1250 hours over a minimum of 8 months in day school or 15 months in night school.
- Nail technicians require 200 hours of schooling; estheticians and natural hair braiders need 300 hours each.
License Management
- Licenses expire every two years on January 31st.
- If a license is lost or an address changes, the State Board must be notified in writing.
- Restoration of an expired license can occur by paying fees based on the duration of lapse.
Reciprocity and License Transfers
- Reciprocity allows for the transfer of licensing privileges between states, requiring a minimum of 2 years of active practice.
General Student Policies
- Students must maintain a clean workspace and assist with general school maintenance.
- Hours completed are valid indefinitely unless the State Board requirement of completing them within four years is not met.
These notes summarize the critical aspects of the PA Cosmetology laws, ensuring all essential details for understanding the regulations within the industry.
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