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FL Stat § 477.022 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.022 - Examinations.

477.022 Examinations.—(1) The board shall ensure that examinations adequately measure both an applicant’s competency and her or his knowledge of related statutory requirements. Professional testing services may be utilized to formulate the examinations. The board may offer a written clinical examination or a performance examination, or both, in addition to a written theory examination.(2) The board shall ensure that examinations comply with state and federal equal employment opportunity guidelines.(3) The examination shall be given at least once a year.(4) All licensing examinations shall be conducted in such manner that the applicant shall be known by number only until her or his examination is completed and the proper grade determined. An accurate record of each examination shall be made; and that record shall be filed with the secretary of the department and shall be kept for reference and inspection for a period of not less than 2 years immediately following the examination.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 44, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 34, 46, ch. 82-179; s. 96, ch. 83-218; s. 71, ch. 83-329; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 40, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 404, ch. 97-103; s. 12, ch. 98-323; s. 49, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 477.023 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.023 - Schools of Cosmetology; Licensure.

477.023 Schools of cosmetology; licensure.—No private school of cosmetology shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005. However, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent certification by the Department of Education of cosmetology training programs within the public school system or to prevent government operation of any other program of cosmetology in this state.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 45, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 41, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 38, ch. 98-421; s. 1024, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 477.026 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.026 - Fees; Disposition.

477.026 Fees; disposition.—(1) The board shall set fees according to the following schedule:(a) For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $50.(b) For cosmetologists, fees for endorsement application, examination, and reexamination shall not exceed $50.(c) For cosmetology and specialty salons, fees for license application, original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $50.(d) For specialists, fees for application and endorsement registration shall not exceed $30.(e) For specialists, fees for initial registration, registration renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $50.(2) All moneys collected by the department from fees authorized by this chapter shall be paid into the Professional Regulation Trust Fund, which fund is created in the department, and shall be applied in accordance with ss. 215.37 and 455.219. The Legislature may appropriate any excess moneys from this fund to the General Revenue Fund.(3) The department, with the advice of the board, shall prepare and submit a proposed budget in accordance with law.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 47, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 24, 46, ch. 82-179; ss. 30, 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 5, ch. 87-69; s. 43, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 152, ch. 94-119; s. 14, ch. 98-323; s. 148, ch. 99-251; s. 21, ch. 2009-195; s. 36, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 477.0263 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.0263 - Cosmetology Services to Be Performed in Licensed Salon; Exceptions.

477.0263 Cosmetology services to be performed in licensed salon; exceptions.—(1) Cosmetology services shall be performed only by licensed cosmetologists in licensed salons, except as otherwise provided in this section.(2) Pursuant to rules established by the board, cosmetology services may be performed by a licensed cosmetologist in a location other than a licensed salon, including, but not limited to, a nursing home, hospital, or residence, when a client for reasons of ill health is unable to go to a licensed salon. Arrangements for the performance of such cosmetology services in a location other than a licensed salon shall be made only through a licensed salon.(3) Any person who holds a valid cosmetology license in any state or who is authorized to practice cosmetology in any country, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States may perform cosmetology services in a location other than a licensed salon when such services are performed in connection with the motion picture, fashion photography, theatrical, or television industry; a photography studio salon; a manufacturer trade show demonstration; or an educational seminar.(4) Pursuant to rules adopted by the board, any cosmetology or specialty service may be performed in a location other than a licensed salon when the service is performed in connection with a special event and is performed by a person who holds the proper license or specialty registration.(5) Hair shampooing, hair cutting, hair arranging, nail polish removal, nail filing, nail buffing, and nail cleansing may be performed in a location other than a licensed salon when the service is performed by a person who holds the proper license.History.—ss. 75, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 48, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 98-323; s. 14, ch. 2012-72; s. 37, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 477.0265 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.0265 - Prohibited Acts.

477.0265 Prohibited acts.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Engage in the practice of cosmetology or a specialty without an active license as a cosmetologist or registration as a specialist issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.(b) Own, operate, maintain, open, establish, conduct, or have charge of, either alone or with another person or persons, a cosmetology salon or specialty salon:1. Which is not licensed under the provisions of this chapter; or2. In which a person not licensed or registered as a cosmetologist or a specialist is permitted to perform cosmetology services or any specialty.(c) Permit an employed person to engage in the practice of cosmetology or of a specialty unless such person holds a valid, active license as a cosmetologist or registration as a specialist.(d) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license or registration for money, other than the required fee, or any other thing of value or by fraudulent misrepresentations.(e) Use or attempt to use a license to practice cosmetology or a registration to practice a specialty, which license or registration is suspended or revoked.(f) Advertise or imply that skin care services, as performed under this chapter, have any relationship to the practice of massage therapy as defined in s. 480.033, except those practices or activities defined in s. 477.013.(g) In the practice of cosmetology, use or possess a cosmetic product containing a liquid nail monomer containing any trace of methyl methacrylate (MMA).(2) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 72, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 31, 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 6, ch. 87-69; s. 110, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 149, ch. 99-251; s. 3, ch. 2004-284; s. 25, ch. 2012-61; s. 38, ch. 2020-160; s. 7, ch. 2021-143.
FL Stat § 477.028 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.028 - Disciplinary Proceedings.

477.028 Disciplinary proceedings.—(1) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend the license of a cosmetologist licensed under this chapter, or the registration of a specialist registered under this chapter, and to reprimand, censure, deny subsequent licensure or registration of, or otherwise discipline a cosmetologist or a specialist licensed or registered under this chapter in any of the following cases:(a) Upon proof that a license or registration has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.(b) Upon proof that the holder of a license or registration is guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the practice or instruction of cosmetology or a specialty.(c) Upon proof that the holder of a license or registration is guilty of aiding, assisting, procuring, or advising any unlicensed person to practice as a cosmetologist.(2) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend the license of a cosmetology salon or a specialty salon licensed under this chapter, to deny subsequent licensure of such salon, or to reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline the owner of such salon in either of the following cases:(a) Upon proof that a license has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.(b) Upon proof that the holder of a license is guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the operation of the salon so licensed.(3) Disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120.(4) The department shall not issue or renew a license or certificate of registration under this chapter to any person against whom or salon against which the board has assessed a fine, interest, or costs associated with investigation and prosecution until the person or salon has paid in full such fine, interest, or costs associated with investigation and prosecution or until the person or salon complies with or satisfies all terms and conditions of the final order.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 73, ch. 83-329; ss. 32, 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 7, ch. 87-69; s. 44, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 16, ch. 98-323.
FL Stat § 477.029 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.029 - Penalty.

477.029 Penalty.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Hold himself or herself out as a cosmetologist or specialist unless duly licensed or registered, or otherwise authorized, as provided in this chapter.(b) Operate any cosmetology salon unless it has been duly licensed as provided in this chapter.(c) Permit an employed person to practice cosmetology or a specialty unless duly licensed or registered, or otherwise authorized, as provided in this chapter.(d) Present as his or her own the license of another.(e) Give false or forged evidence to the department in obtaining any license provided for in this chapter.(f) Impersonate any other licenseholder of like or different name.(g) Use or attempt to use a license that has been revoked.(h) Violate any provision of s. 455.227(1), s. 477.0265, or s. 477.028.(i) Violate or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter or chapter 455 or a rule or final order of the board or the department.(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to one or more of the following penalties, as determined by the board:(a) Revocation or suspension of any license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter.(b) Issuance of a reprimand or censure.(c) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for each count or separate offense.(d) Placement on probation for a period of time and subject to such reasonable conditions as the board may specify.(e) Refusal to certify to the department an applicant for licensure.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 74, ch. 83-329; ss. 33, 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 8, ch. 87-69; s. 45, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 94-119; s. 405, ch. 97-103; s. 126, ch. 98-166; s. 17, ch. 98-323; s. 150, ch. 99-251; s. 186, ch. 2000-160; s. 4, ch. 2004-284; s. 59, ch. 2009-195; s. 50, ch. 2010-106; s. 39, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 477.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.031 - Civil Proceedings.

477.031 Civil proceedings.—As cumulative of any other remedy or criminal prosecution, the department may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus against any person who is or has been violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the lawful rules or orders of the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 478.40 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.40 - Short Title.

478.40 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Electrolysis Practice Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 92-172.
FL Stat § 478.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.41 - Purpose and Intent.

478.41 Purpose and intent.—The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the licensure of persons who deliver electrolysis services and to ensure that they meet certain requirements. It is the finding of the Legislature that the practice of electrology by unskilled or incompetent persons presents a danger to the public health and safety. Because it is difficult for the public to make informed choices related to electrolysis services and since the consequences of wrong choices can harm the public health and safety, it is the intent of the Legislature to prohibit the delivery of electrolysis services by persons who do not possess the necessary skills or who otherwise present a danger to the public. However, restrictions may be imposed only to the extent necessary to protect the public and in a manner that will not unreasonably affect the competitive market for the delivery of such services.History.—s. 2, ch. 92-172.
FL Stat § 478.42 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.42 - Definitions.

478.42 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Board” means the Board of Medicine.(2) “Council” means the Electrolysis Council.(3) “Department” means the Department of Health.(4) “Electrologist” means a person who engages in the practice of electrolysis.(5) “Electrolysis or electrology” means the permanent removal of hair by destroying the hair-producing cells of the skin and vascular system, using equipment and devices approved by the board which have been cleared by and registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration and that are used pursuant to protocols approved by the board.History.—s. 3, ch. 92-172; s. 168, ch. 94-218; s. 144, ch. 97-264; s. 143, ch. 99-397.
FL Stat § 478.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.43 - Board of Medicine; Powers and Duties.

478.43 Board of Medicine; powers and duties.—(1) The board, with the assistance of the Electrolysis Council, is authorized to establish minimum standards for the delivery of electrolysis services and to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.(2) The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties under this chapter.(3) The board may delegate such powers and duties to the council as it may deem proper.(4) The board, in consultation with the council, shall recommend proposed rules, and the board shall adopt rules for a code of ethics for electrologists and rules related to the curriculum and approval of electrolysis training programs, sanitary guidelines, the delivery of electrolysis services, continuing education requirements, and any other area related to the practice of electrology.History.—s. 4, ch. 92-172; s. 150, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 478.44 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.44 - Electrolysis Council; Creation; Function; Powers and Duties.

478.44 Electrolysis Council; creation; function; powers and duties.—(1) There is created the Electrolysis Council under the supervision of the board.(2)(a) The council shall consist of five members, appointed by the board. Three members must be licensed electrologists who have been actively engaged in the delivery of electrolysis services in this state for at least 4 consecutive years prior to their appointment and who are not affiliated with an electrolysis school or manufacturer or supplier of electrolysis equipment or supplies. Two consumer members must be residents of this state who have never been licensed electrologists, have no financial interest in the practice of electrology, and are not affiliated with an electrolysis school or a manufacturer or supplier of electrolysis equipment or supplies.(b) Initial council members who are licensed electrologists must be eligible for licensure at the time of their appointment. Electrologist members appointed after October 1, 1996, must have been licensed in this state for at least 3 years prior to their appointment.(3) The term of office for each council member is 4 years. A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms. When a vacancy occurs on the council, any licensed electrologist may recommend one person to fill the vacancy, and any professional organization dealing with electrolysis, incorporated within the state as not for profit, which registers its interest with the board shall recommend at least twice as many persons to fill the vacancy as the number of vacancies to be filled, and the board, in its discretion, may appoint from the submitted names any of those persons so recommended. The board shall, when possible, appoint persons from different geographic areas.(4)(a) The council shall annually elect from among its members a chair and vice chair.(b) The council shall meet at least twice a year and shall hold such additional meetings as are considered necessary by the board. Three members of the council constitute a quorum.(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, a council member shall be compensated $50 for each day the member attends an official meeting of the council or participates in official council business. A council member is also entitled to reimbursement for expenses pursuant to s. 112.061. Travel out of state requires the prior approval of the State Surgeon General.History.—s. 5, ch. 92-172; s. 1, ch. 95-221; s. 406, ch. 97-103; s. 67, ch. 2000-158; s. 20, ch. 2000-305; s. 95, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 478.45 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.45 - Requirements for Licensure.

478.45 Requirements for licensure.—(1) An applicant applying for licensure as an electrologist shall file a written application, accompanied by the application for licensure fee prescribed in s. 478.55, on a form provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant:(a) Is at least 18 years old.(b) Is of good moral character.(c) Possesses a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma.(d) Has not committed an act in any jurisdiction which would constitute grounds for disciplining an electrologist in this state.(e) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an electrolysis training program, not to exceed 120 hours, and the practical application thereof as approved by the board.(2) Each applicant for licensure shall successfully pass a written examination developed by the department or a national examination that has been approved by the board. The examinations shall test the applicant’s knowledge relating to the practice of electrology, including the applicant’s professional skills and judgment in the use of electrolysis techniques and methods, and any other subjects which are useful to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice.(3) The department, upon approval of the board, may adopt a national examination in lieu of any part of the examination required by this section. The board, with the assistance of the council, shall establish standards for acceptable performance.(4) The department shall issue a license to practice electrology to any applicant who passes the examination, pays the licensure fee as set forth in s. 478.55, and otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.(5) The department shall conduct licensure examinations at least two times a year. The department shall give public notice of the time and place of each examination at least 60 days before it is administered and shall mail notice of such examination to each applicant whose application is timely filed, pursuant to board rule.(6) The department may not issue a license to any applicant who is under investigation in another jurisdiction for an offense which would be a violation of this chapter, until such investigation is complete. Upon completion of such investigation, if the applicant is found guilty of such offense, the board shall apply the applicable provisions of s. 478.52.History.—s. 6, ch. 92-172; s. 2, ch. 95-221; s. 145, ch. 97-264; s. 7, ch. 2014-20.
FL Stat § 478.46 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.46 - Temporary Permits.

478.46 Temporary permits.—(1) If the department determines that an applicant is qualified to be licensed under s. 478.47, the department may issue the applicant a temporary permit to practice electrolysis until the next board meeting at which license applications are to be considered, but not for a longer period of time. Only one temporary permit shall be issued to an applicant, and it shall not be renewable.(2)(a) If the executive director of the board determines that an applicant is qualified for licensure by examination except for passage of the examination and has applied for the next scheduled examination, the executive director may issue the applicant a nonrenewable temporary permit to practice electrology under the supervision of a licensed electrologist until notification of the results of the examination.(b) The temporary permit of a person who fails such examination is automatically revoked upon notification of the examination results, and the applicant shall cease the practice of electrology immediately upon receipt of such notice.(c) An applicant with a temporary permit who passes such examination may continue to practice under such temporary permit until the next meeting of the board at which license applications are to be considered.(3) As used in subsection (2), “supervision” means responsible control by a licensed electrologist who provides the initial direction in developing a treatment plan and also periodically inspects the permittee’s implementation of such plan, which plan may not be altered by the permittee without the prior consultation and approval of the supervisor. A supervisor shall be available to consult with and direct a permittee in an emergency, although the supervisor does not have to be on the premises while the permittee is delivering electrolysis services.History.—s. 7, ch. 92-172; s. 146, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 478.47 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 478 - Electrolysis|478.47 - Licensure by Endorsement.

478.47 Licensure by endorsement.—The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who submits an application and the required fees as set forth in s. 478.55 and who holds an active license or other authority to practice electrology in a jurisdiction whose licensure requirements are determined by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure in this state.History.—s. 8, ch. 92-172; s. 147, ch. 97-264.