Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 035 - Board of Cosmetology › Rule 035.00.08-001 - Rules and Regulations

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
RULE NO. 1
COSMETOLOGY BOARD AND STAFF
1.1)
Purpose
Act 358 of 1955 created the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
			 and defined the powers of the Board. The Board was created to regulate the
			 vocation of cosmetology and its related occupations; to provide for the
			 licensing of persons to carry on and to teach such vocation; to regulate the
			 conduct and sanitation of cosmetological establishments and schools so as to
			 prevent the spreading of communicable diseases; and, to provide penalties for
			 violation thereof.
1.2)
Board Composition
The Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology consists of ten (10)
			 members appointed by the Governor. Whenever the word "Board" is used, it refers
			 to the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology.
1.3)
Administrative Division
The Administrative Division of the Board is staffed by a Director
			 and clerical personnel. The Administrative Division is responsible for the
			 administrative and day-to-day operation of the Board. The Director will publish
			 annually the contact information for each staff member.
1.4)
Inspection Division
The Inspection Division of the Board is staffed by persons who
			 have had five (5) years of experience in the licensed practice of cosmetology.
			 Cosmetological establishments are routinely inspected between 2-4 times a year
			 to ensure compliance with the licensing law and rules promulgated by the Board
			 unless complaints are received by the Board office. The inspectors examine
			 licenses; inspect buildings and equipment; check accumulated hours and number
			 of students in beauty schools; report violations of the law or rules;
			 investigate complaints; rate inspections; and perform yearly initial
			 inspections of new beauty salons.
Any inspector of the Board shall have the authority to enter into
			 and inspect any cosmetological establishment at any time during business
			 hours.
1.5)
Location
The office of the Board is located at 101 E. Capitol, Suite 108,
			 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. All matters, which require the Board's attention,
			 should be directed to the Board office by calling 501-682-2168 or by emailing
			 the Board at Cosmo@arkansas.gov. Information may also be obtained by accessing
			 the Board's Website at www.arkansas.gov/cos/.
1.6)
Meetings
The Board will meet in Little Rock, Arkansas for the purpose of
			 transacting business when deemed necessary. By December of each year, the
			 Director will publish a list of meeting dates scheduled for the upcoming
			 calendar year.
Public comments are welcome at each board meeting; however, any
			 person desiring to appear before the Board to take up any business within the
			 jurisdiction of the Board that would require agenda action shall, at least ten
			 (10) calendar days prior to such meetings, file a written request with the
			 Director in which the nature and purpose of the appearance shall be clearly and
			 concisely stated with sufficient details to fully apprise the Board of the
			 basis and extent of such business.
1.7)
Fees
The Board shall collect fees in accordance with the following fee
			 schedule as authorized through A.C.A.
			 17-26-209(a):
a. Enrollment into a cosmetology school
$20.00
b. Examination for licensing
1) First-time candidate
i. Practical - $65.00
ii. Written - $60.00
2) Retest candidate
i. Practical - $65.00
ii. Written - $60.00
3) Reciprocity candidate that has taken a national
						written and practical exam
i. State Law - $60.00
4) Reciprocity candidate that has not taken a national
						written and practical exam
i. Practical - $65.00
ii. Written - $60.00
c. Renewal of a cosmetology, manicure, aesthetics,
						electrology or instructor license
$100.00 biennially
d. Reciprocity for a cosmetology, manicure, aesthetics,
						electrology or instructor license when the licensee is duly registered in
						another state
$150.00 one-time fee
e. New establishment, including new and relocated
$150.00 one-time fee
f. Renewal of an establishment
$100.00 annually
g. New school
$1500.00
h. Renewal of a school
$250.00 annually,
i. Change of name and/or ownership of a school
$500.
j. Name and/or ownership change of an
						establishment
$150.
k. Duplicate license
$25.00 per license
l. Certification of board records
$50.00 per license
m. Reinstatement fee for a practitioner license will
						apply for licenses not renewed within thirty (30) days following the birthday
						of the licensee
50% of renewal
n. Reinstatement fee for a salon license will apply for
						licenses not renewed by January 31 of the following year, or within thirty (30)
						days following the birthday of the licensee, whichever renewal cycle is chosen
						by the owner
50% of renewal
o. Reinstatement fee for a school license will apply for
						licenses not renewed by January 31 of the following year, or within thirty (30)
						days following the birthday of the licensee, whichever renewal cycle is chosen
						by the owner
50% of renewal
p. Lifetime license for a currently licensed practitioner
						that is 65 years or older and has been actively engaged in the practice or
						teaching of cosmetology for thirty (30) years or more. Note: Practitioners with
						an inactive license that otherwise qualifies for the lifetime license will be
						issued a certificate at no cost to them.
$50.00 for first license; requests for subsequent copy
						must pay the duplicate license fee of $25 per license
q. Hot check fee
$25 service charge, plus all applicable bank fees, for
						each returned check
r. Demonstrator permit fee
$50.00 annually