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FL Stat § 476.155 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.155 - Inactive Status; Reactivation of Inactive License.

476.155 Inactive status; reactivation of inactive license.—(1) A barber’s license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 476.154 upon application to the department.(2) The board shall promulgate rules relating to licenses which have become inactive and for the renewal of inactive licenses. The board shall prescribe by rule a fee not to exceed $100 for the reactivation of an inactive license and a fee not to exceed $50 for the renewal of an inactive license.History.—ss. 109, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 10, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 52, ch. 89-162; s. 30, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 227, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 476.178 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.178 - Schools of Barbering; Licensure.

476.178 Schools of barbering; licensure.—No private school of barbering shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005. However, this section shall not be construed to prevent certification by the Department of Education of barber training programs within the public school system or to prevent government operation of any other program of barbering in this state.History.—ss. 12, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 32, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 37, ch. 98-421; s. 1020, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 476.184 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.184 - Barbershop Licensure; Requirements; Fee; Inspection; License Display.

476.184 Barbershop licensure; requirements; fee; inspection; license display.—(1) No barbershop shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the department.(2) The board shall adopt rules governing the licensure and operation of a barbershop and its facilities, personnel, safety and sanitary requirements, and the license application and granting process.(3) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate a barbershop in the state shall submit to the department an application upon forms provided by the department and accompanied by any relevant information requested by the department and by an application fee.(4) Upon receiving the application, the department may cause an investigation to be made of the proposed barbershop.(5) When an applicant fails to meet all the requirements provided in this section, the department shall deny the application in writing and shall list the specific requirements not met. No applicant denied licensure because of failure to meet the requirements of this section shall be precluded from reapplying for licensure.(6) When the department determines that the proposed barbershop meets the requirements set forth in this section, the department shall grant the license upon such conditions as it deems proper and upon payment of the original licensing fee.(7) No license for operation of a barbershop may be transferred from the name of the original licensee to another. It may be transferred from one location to another only after inspection and approval by the department, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and payment of a $125 transfer fee.(8) Renewal of license registration for barbershops shall be accomplished pursuant to rules adopted by the board. The board is further authorized to adopt rules governing delinquent renewal of licenses and may impose penalty fees for delinquent renewal.(9) The board is authorized to adopt rules governing the operation and periodic inspection of barbershops licensed under this chapter.(10) Each barbershop shall display, in a conspicuous place, the barbershop license and each individual licensee’s certificate.History.—ss. 18, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 66, ch. 83-329; ss. 13, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 155, ch. 92-149.
FL Stat § 476.188 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.188 - Barber Services to Be Performed in Registered Barbershop; Exception.

476.188 Barber services to be performed in registered barbershop; exception.—(1) Barber services shall be performed only by licensed barbers in registered barbershops, except as otherwise provided in this section.(2) Pursuant to rules established by the board, barber services may be performed by a licensed barber in a location other than a registered barbershop, 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 registered barbershop. Arrangements for the performance of barber services in a location other than a registered barbershop shall be made only through a registered barbershop. However, a barber may shampoo, cut, or arrange hair in a location other than a registered barbershop without such arrangements.(3) Any person who holds a valid barber’s license in any state or who is authorized to practice barbering in any country, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States may perform barber services in a location other than a registered barbershop when such services are performed in connection with the motion picture, fashion photography, theatrical, or television industry; a manufacturer trade show demonstration; or an educational seminar.History.—ss. 67, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 46, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 2021-218.
FL Stat § 476.192 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.192 - Fees; Disposition.

476.192 Fees; disposition.—(1) The board shall set by rule fees according to the following schedule:(a) For barbers, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $100.(b) For barbers, fees for endorsement application, examination, and reexamination shall not exceed $150.(c) For barbershops, fees for license application, original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $150.(d) For duplicate licenses and certificates, fees shall not exceed $25.(2) All moneys collected by the department from fees authorized by this chapter shall be paid into the Professional Regulation Trust Fund in the department and shall be applied in accordance with ss. 215.37 and 455.219.(3) The Legislature may appropriate any excess moneys from this fund to the General Revenue Fund.History.—ss. 14, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 3, ch. 87-390; s. 53, ch. 89-162; s. 33, ch. 89-344; s. 47, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 476.194 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.194 - Prohibited Acts.

476.194 Prohibited acts.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Engage in the practice of barbering without an active license as a barber issued pursuant to the provisions of this act by the department.(b) Hire or employ any person to engage in the practice of barbering unless such person holds a valid license as a barber.(c) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license for money other than the required fee or any other thing of value or by fraudulent misrepresentations.(d) Own, operate, maintain, open, establish, conduct, or have charge of, either alone or with another person or persons, a barbershop:1. Which is not licensed under the provisions of this chapter; or2. In which a person not licensed as a barber is permitted to perform services.(e) Use or attempt to use a license to practice barbering when said license is suspended or revoked.(2) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 19, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 10, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 109, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 23, ch. 2012-61.
FL Stat § 476.204 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.204 - Penalties.

476.204 Penalties.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Hold himself or herself out as a barber unless duly licensed as provided in this chapter.(b) Operate any barbershop unless it has been duly licensed as provided in this chapter.(c) Permit an employed person to practice barbering unless duly licensed, 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. 476.194, or s. 476.214.(i) Violate or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter or chapter 455 or a rule or final order of the board.(2) Any person who violates any provision 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.—ss. 20, 28, ch. 78-155; s. 131, ch. 79-164; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 34, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 94-119; s. 400, ch. 97-103; s. 125, ch. 98-166; s. 5, ch. 98-323; s. 185, ch. 2000-160; s. 58, ch. 2009-195; s. 49, ch. 2010-106.
FL Stat § 476.214 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.214 - Grounds for Suspending, Revoking, or Refusing to Grant License or Certificate.

476.214 Grounds for suspending, revoking, or refusing to grant license or certificate.—(1) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend any license, registration card, or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this act, or to reprimand, censure, deny subsequent licensure of, or otherwise discipline any holder of a license, registration card, or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this act, for any of the following causes:(a) Gross malpractice or gross incompetency in the practice of barbering;(b) Practice by a person knowingly having an infectious or contagious disease; or(c) Commission of any of the offenses described in s. 476.194.(2) The board shall keep a record of its disciplinary proceedings against holders of licenses or certificates of registration issued pursuant to this act.(3) The department shall not issue or renew a license or certificate of registration under this chapter to any person against whom or barbershop against which the board has assessed a fine, interest, or costs associated with investigation and prosecution until the person or barbershop has paid in full such fine, interest, or costs associated with investigation and prosecution or until the person or barbershop complies with or satisfies all terms and conditions of the final order.History.—ss. 21, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 11, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 6, ch. 98-323; s. 48, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 476.234 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.234 - Civil Proceedings.

476.234 Civil proceedings.—In addition to any other remedy, 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 act or the lawful rules or orders of the board, commission, or department.History.—ss. 23, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 476.244 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.244 - Administrative Proceedings.

476.244 Administrative proceedings.—All hearings and other administrative proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120.History.—ss. 24, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 476.254 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.254 - Saving Clause.

476.254 Saving clause.—Each barber’s assistant registered by the department and each barber instructor with the Department of Education on September 30, 1985, shall be entitled to hold and renew such registration in accordance with the laws existing prior to October 1, 1985.History.—ss. 25, 28, ch. 78-155; s. 132, ch. 79-164; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 477.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.011 - Short Title.

477.011 Short title.—This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Cosmetology Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 477.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.012 - Purpose.

477.012 Purpose.—The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of public health to regulate the practice of cosmetology in this state. However, restrictions shall be imposed only to the extent necessary to protect the public from significant and discernible danger to health and not in a manner which will unreasonably affect the competitive market. Further, consumer protection for both health and economic matters shall be afforded the public through legal remedies provided for in this act.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 16, ch. 2000-332.
FL Stat § 477.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.014 - Qualifications for Practice.

477.014 Qualifications for practice.—No person other than a duly licensed cosmetologist shall practice cosmetology or use the name or title of cosmetologist.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 36, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 67, ch. 2018-110.
FL Stat § 477.015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.015 - Board of Cosmetology.

477.015 Board of Cosmetology.—(1) There is created within the department the Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and whose function it shall be to carry out the provisions of this act.(2) Five members of the board shall be licensed cosmetologists and shall have been engaged in the practice of cosmetology in this state for not less than 5 years. Two members of the board shall be laypersons. Each board member shall be a resident of this state and shall have been a resident of this state for not less than 5 continuous years.(3) The Governor may at any time fill vacancies on the board for the remainder of unexpired terms. Each member of the board shall hold over after the expiration of his or her term until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. No board member shall serve more than two consecutive terms, whether full or partial.(4) Before assuming his or her duties as a board member, each appointee shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall file it with the Department of State, which shall then issue to such member a certificate of his or her appointment.(5) The board shall, in the month of January, elect from its number a chair and a vice chair.(6) The board shall hold such meetings during the year as it may determine to be necessary, one of which shall be the annual meeting. The chair of the board shall have the authority to call other meetings at his or her discretion. A quorum of the board shall consist of not less than four members.(7) Each member of the board shall receive $50 for each day spent in the performance of official board business, with the total annual compensation per member not to exceed $2,000. Additionally, board members shall receive per diem and mileage as provided in s. 112.061, from place of residence to place of meeting and return.(8) Each board member shall be held accountable to the Governor for the proper performance of all his or her duties and obligations. The Governor shall investigate any complaints or unfavorable reports received concerning the actions of the board, or its members, and shall take appropriate action thereon, which action may include removal of any board member. The Governor may remove from office any board member for neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 39, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 167, ch. 94-218; s. 402, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 477.016 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.016 - Rulemaking.

477.016 Rulemaking.—(1) The board may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.(2) The board may by rule adopt any restriction established by a regulation of the United States Food and Drug Administration related to the use of a cosmetic product or any substance used in the practice of cosmetology if the board finds that the product or substance poses a risk to the health, safety, and welfare of clients or persons providing cosmetology services.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 40, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 149, ch. 98-200; s. 2, ch. 2004-284.
FL Stat § 477.017 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.017 - Legal Services.

477.017 Legal services.—The department shall provide all legal services needed to carry out the provisions of this act.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 477.018 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.018 - Investigative Services.

477.018 Investigative services.—The department shall provide all investigative services required by the board or the department in carrying out the provisions of this act.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 41, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 477.0201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.0201 - Specialty Registration; Qualifications; Registration Renewal; Endorsement.

477.0201 Specialty registration; qualifications; registration renewal; endorsement.—(1) Any person is qualified for registration as a specialist in any specialty practice within the practice of cosmetology under this chapter who:(a) Is at least 16 years of age or has received a high school diploma.(b) Has received a certificate of completion for:1. One hundred and eighty hours of training, as established by the board, which shall focus primarily on sanitation and safety, to practice specialties as defined in s. 477.013(6)(a) and (b);2. Two hundred and twenty hours of training, as established by the board, which shall focus primarily on sanitation and safety, to practice the specialty as defined in s. 477.013(6)(c); or3. Four hundred hours of training or the number of hours of training required to maintain minimum Pell Grant requirements, as established by the board, which shall focus primarily on sanitation and safety, to practice the specialties as defined in s. 477.013(6)(a)-(c).(c) The certificate of completion specified in paragraph (b) must be from one of the following:1. A school licensed pursuant to s. 477.023.2. A school licensed pursuant to chapter 1005 or the equivalent licensing authority of another state.3. A specialty program within the public school system.4. A specialty division within the Cosmetology Division of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, provided the training programs comply with minimum curriculum requirements established by the board.(2) A person desiring to be registered as a specialist shall apply to the department in writing upon forms prepared and furnished by the department.(3) Upon paying the initial registration fee, the department shall register the applicant to practice one or more of the specialty practices within the practice of cosmetology.(4) Renewal of registration shall be accomplished pursuant to rules adopted by the board.(5) The board shall adopt rules specifying procedures for the registration of specialty practitioners desiring to be registered in this state who have been registered or licensed and are practicing in states which have registering or licensing standards substantially similar to, equivalent to, or more stringent than the standards of this state.(6) Pending issuance of registration, a person is eligible to practice as a specialist upon submission of a registration application that includes proof of successful completion of the education requirements and payment of the applicable fees required by this chapter, provided such practice is under the supervision of a registered specialist in a licensed specialty or cosmetology salon.History.—ss. 25, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 87-69; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 95-144; s. 11, ch. 98-323; s. 1023, ch. 2002-387; s. 35, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 477.0212 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.0212 - Inactive Status.

477.0212 Inactive status.—(1) A cosmetologist’s license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 477.019 upon application to the department.(2) The board shall adopt rules relating to licenses that become inactive and for the renewal of inactive licenses. The rules may not require more than one renewal cycle of continuing education to reactivate a license. The board shall prescribe by rule a fee not to exceed $50 for the reactivation of an inactive license and a fee not to exceed $50 for the renewal of an inactive license.History.—ss. 110, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 27, 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 39, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 228, ch. 94-119; s. 24, ch. 2012-61.
FL Stat § 477.0213 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 477 - Cosmetology|477.0213 - Cosmetology Graduates of Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Licenses.

477.0213 Cosmetology graduates of Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; licenses.—The department shall license candidates upon graduation from the Cosmetology Division of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. The department shall, by rule, provide fees for licenses issued to candidates from the Cosmetology Division of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind and shall also provide, by rule, for the type of licenses to be issued and for any required applications.History.—s. 3, ch. 80-132; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.