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AL HB14
Bill
Status
6/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Randall Shedd
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AI Summary
HB14 Summary
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Establishes a new "Class 1 barber" license category for persons performing basic hair and scalp services (arranging, cleaning, cutting, singeing hair, or massaging/cleansing the scalp and face) using hands or mechanical/electrical apparatus, excluding treatment of disease or ailments.
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Exempts Class 1 barbers from board licensure requirements if they have been practicing these limited services for at least 10 years before August 1, 2013.
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Maintains "Class 2 barber" requirements for full barbering services including facial/scalp massages with oils or creams, shampooing, dyeing, permanent waving, and straightening of hair, with continued licensure by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
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Reorganizes and renumbers definitions in the Alabama Code of Cosmetology and Barbering to incorporate the new Class 1 barber category while preserving existing requirements for cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and other regulated professions.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of, schools of cosmetology and barbering, definition of Class 1 barber, provide training programs above secondary level, exempt Class 1 barbers from licensure by board, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-17, 34-7B-26 am'd.
Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 5:43 p.m. on June 4, 2015.
6/4/2015