Cosmetology Modifications

Added new definitions for 'ablative procedure,' 'cosmetic medical procedure,' 'cryolipolysis,' 'nonablative procedure,' 'pain clinic,' and other terms to clarify what services fall under cosmetology practice.

Created new sections (58-11a-302.10 through 58-11a-302.25) to establish standards for cosmetology and associated professions licensing.

Modified existing sections to restructure the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Board and update license classifications and renewal requirements.

Removed specific line-by-line amendments related to hydrotherapy, chemical exfoliation, and master esthetics license procedures that were previously being amended.

Created new license classifications including basic esthetics permit (200 hours), facial hair removal permit (50 hours), haircutting permit (150 hours), and chemical hair services permit (260 hours) with specific scope of practice definitions.

Increased cosmetology license training requirement from 1,200 to 1,250 hours and updated master esthetics requirement to 1,200 hours with specific curriculum components.

Established new supervision requirements for cosmetic medical procedures including delegation groups, supervision levels (direct, general, indirect), and training requirements for those performing procedures.

Reorganized the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Board composition to include new categories for eyelash and eyebrow technicians and representatives of publicly and privately funded schools.

Established new apprenticeship hour requirements ranging from 50 hours for facial hair removal to 1,250 hours for cosmetology licenses.

Added new definitions for 'nonablative procedure,' 'ablative procedure,' 'cryolipolysis,' and 'superficial procedure' to clarify what procedures require medical supervision versus what can be performed by licensed estheticians.

Created a phased transition plan effective January 1, 2026, where existing esthetics and barbering licenses will be renewed as new specialized licenses with different hour requirements.

Updated penalty structure and citation procedures for violations, including specific fine amounts and procedures for contesting citations.

Added new definitions for 'ablative procedure', 'nonablative procedure', 'cryolipolysis', 'pain clinic', and 'superficial procedure' to clarify what services require medical supervision versus those that do not.

Modified supervision requirements for cosmetic medical procedures by creating delegation groups (A and B) that specify which licensed professionals can supervise different types of procedures.

Added new license classifications including basic esthetics permit, facial hair removal permit, haircutting permit, and barbering permit with specific hour requirements.

Added apprenticeship hour requirements for each new license classification, ranging from 50 hours for facial hair removal to 1,250 hours for cosmetology.

Modified cosmetology license requirements to include specific curriculum components like eyelash and eyebrow technology (except extensions) and advanced skincare.

Modified exemptions from licensure to clarify who can practice without a license, including medical professionals and those providing continuing education to licensed practitioners.

Established a special effective date of January 1, 2026, for license renewals and transitions from existing license types to new permit classifications.

Modified penalty provisions to clarify fine amounts and citation procedures for violations of unprofessional or unlawful conduct.

Added and clarified definitions for 'ablative procedure', 'cosmetic medical procedure', 'cryolipolysis', 'nonablative procedure', 'pain clinic', and 'superficial procedure' to distinguish between medical and cosmetic services.

Added new definitions for 'hair braiding', 'dermaplane', 'threading', 'manual hair removal', 'minimum service count', 'recognized school', and 'representative of a licensed school'.

Created new permit categories for barbering (130 hours), basic esthetics (200 hours), facial hair removal (50 hours), haircutting (150 hours), and chemical hair services (260 hours) with specific training requirements.

Updated cosmetology license requirements to include 1,250 hours of instruction covering barbering, haircutting, chemical hair services, manual hair removal, eyelash and eyebrow technology, basic esthetics, and nail technology.

Established supervision requirements for nonablative cosmetic medical procedures, creating delegation groups A and B with specific training and competency requirements.

Restructured the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Board composition to include specific representatives from licensed schools (public and private), instructors, and general public members.

Added specific unprofessional conduct provisions related to chemical exfoliation limits, laser procedures, and marketing practices, with corresponding penalty structures.

Set effective date of January 1, 2026, allowing time for rulemaking and industry adjustment to new licensing requirements.

Added new definitions for 'nonablative procedure,' 'cryolipolysis,' 'pain clinic,' and 'superficial procedure' to clarify what services fall under cosmetology licensing versus medical practice.

Established new supervision requirements for cosmetic medical procedures, creating delegation groups A and B that specify which professionals can supervise different types of procedures.

Created new license classifications and permit categories including barbering permit, chemical hair services permit, facial hair removal permit, and eyelash and eyebrow technology license.

Added curriculum approval requirements for licensed schools, allowing the Division of Professional Licensing to approve educational programs.

Updated apprenticeship hour requirements for various licenses, ranging from 50 hours for facial hair removal permits to 1,250 hours for cosmetology licenses.

Revised penalty structures and citation procedures for unprofessional conduct, including specific fine amounts and timelines for contesting violations.

Expanded exemptions from licensure to include individuals providing services without compensation, those in educational settings, and specific medical professionals performing procedures within their scope.

Set January 1, 2026 as the effective date for the new licensing structure and established a sunset provision for existing esthetics licenses.