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NY S08862
Bill
Status
7/31/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jen Metzger
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AI Summary
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Establishes a new shampoo assistant certification under New York General Business Law requiring applicants to complete a minimum of 500 hours of an approved 1,000-hour cosmetology course from a licensed school.
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Requires applicants to remain enrolled in cosmetology school until completion of the full course and charges an application fee set by the secretary.
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Limits shampoo assistant certificate holders to greeting/draping clients and shampooing/rinsing services only, prohibiting chemical application, haircutting, braiding/extensions, nail services, skin care, and waxing.
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Certificates expire one year from issuance and must be posted in a conspicuous place at the licensed premises.
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations of practicing without a certificate or in violation of suspension/revocation orders; effective 180 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the certification of shampoo assistants; requires applicants of such certificate to have completed a minimum of 500 hours of the required 1,000 hours of an approved course of study in cosmetology in a school duly licensed pursuant to the education law and requires such applicants to remain enrolled in such school until completion of such course.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
7/31/2020