MS HB384

Defines "practitioner" as an individual practicing one of the professions regulated by the State Board of Cosmetology.

Requires all cosmetology licensees to complete a minimum of 4 hours of continuing education in disinfection/sanitation standards and submit proof upon license renewal.

Increases civil fines imposed by the board from $50-$300 to $100-$800 for violations of cosmetology licensure law.

Increases criminal penalties for violations from unspecified amounts to $200-$1,000 per violation.

Raises various licensing and application fees, including practitioner licenses from $50 to $60, instructor licenses from $75 to $90, and master practitioner licenses to $80.