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AL HB531
Bill
Status
4/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Wallace
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AI Summary
HB 531 Summary
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Creates the Alabama Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a new 7-member board appointed by the Governor, replacing the existing Board of Cosmetology, with representation from cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, and one consumer member.
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Repeals Chapter 7A and establishes new Chapter 7B of Title 34 to regulate cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, and natural hairstylists, including their shops and schools through comprehensive licensing and examination requirements.
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Establishes specific training hour requirements for different professions: barbers (1,000 hours), cosmetologists (1,500 hours), natural hairstylists (210 hours), and manicurists (750 hours), with varying educational prerequisites.
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Authorizes the board to establish fee schedules, deny or revoke licenses, levy administrative fines up to $750 per violation, and provides disciplinary procedures including hearings and appeals through the Administrative Procedure Act.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Barbering and Cosmetology, Board of, established, regulation of cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, and natural hairstylists and their shops and schools, Secs. 34-7B-1 to 34-7B-25, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-7A-1 to 34-7A-25, inclusive, repealed
Cosmetology, Board of
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
4/19/2011