MN HF2230

Adds definitions for "salon franchisor" (company granting rights to conduct business under its marks) and "professional association" (member-based nonprofit under chapter 317A with common cosmetology interest).

Allows board-licensed salons and board-recognized salon franchisors domiciled in Minnesota to offer continuing education for paragraph (b) courses (product chemistry, machine use, business management, or techniques).

Permits only board-recognized schools, professional associations, and salon franchisors domiciled in Minnesota to offer web-based continuing education instruction.

Prohibits marketing or sale of cosmetology-related products during continuing education classes, though specific products may be used for demonstration purposes only.

Replaces "shall" with "must" throughout the audit and continuing education provider sections to clarify mandatory board actions regarding licensee audits, record verification, and provider compliance enforcement.