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AK SB4

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Peter Micciche

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a new license category for hair braiding requiring 35 hours of instruction in health, safety, and sanitation from approved sources
  • Establishes a limited license for non-chemical barbering that exempts applicants from exams and apprenticeship hours related to chemical processes like permanent waving and coloring
  • Adds permanent cosmetic coloring (tattooing for simulating hair or makeup like eyeliner and eyebrows) as a separately regulated occupation under the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
  • Includes hair braiding, tattooing, and permanent cosmetic coloring in the Board's general control and regulatory responsibilities, with Department of Environmental Conservation handling sanitation inspections for these establishments
  • Effective January 1, 2019, with Board and Department of Commerce authorized to adopt necessary implementation regulations

Legislative Description

Barber/hairdress;tattoo;braiding;coloring

Licensing

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

6/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce1/18/2017

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