MN HF2762

Expands Board of Cosmetologist Examiners from 4 members to 7 members, adding separate positions for an esthetician and nail technician, with specific school and professional representation requirements.

Allows estheticians and cosmetologists employed in licensed physicians' offices to practice in connection with medical care related to esthiology.

Creates new subdivision for "Residential salons" establishing rules for home-based cosmetology practices, requiring complete partitioning from living quarters.

Adds new "Minnesota state authorization" requirements for postsecondary cosmetology schools, including admission standards and Department of Higher Education authorization.

Requires Board of Cosmetologist Examiners to adopt implementing rules using expedited rulemaking process and simplifies disciplinary grounds by removing requirements related to infectious diseases, specific drug lists, and sanitation facility specifications.