Barbering and CosmetologyApprenticeship
Section § 7332
This law defines an apprentice in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, skin care, nail care, or electrology as someone authorized to learn these professions under the guidance of a licensed professional in a licensed facility. The licensed professional must be approved by the board to supervise apprentices. Apprentices must always be supervised while they work, and they cannot be the only person working at the facility. If an apprentice works without proper supervision, they are considered to be practicing without a license.
Section § 7333
This section requires that any apprentice training programs must follow the rules set by the Shelley-Maloney Apprentice Labor Standards Act of 1939. These programs need to have standards approved by the apprenticeship administrator, and a copy of the act must be kept on file.
Section § 7334
This law explains the requirements for someone to become an apprentice in fields like barbering, cosmetology, skin care, nail care, or electrolysis. To qualify, applicants must be at least 16 or 17 years old, have completed a certain level of education, and not be disqualified based on prior conduct. They also need to show that their training will happen under a licensed professional. Before working with the public, apprentices must complete training set by the board. They can only do services they've been trained for and must complete specific instruction hours as mandated by the board.
Section § 7335
This law states that an apprentice's license runs out two years after it's issued, when they pass the exam and get a regular license, or if they fail the exam twice, whichever happens first. After finishing their training, apprentices can only work for three more months unless they apply for and take the licensing exam. However, the board may extend these time limits if there is a good reason, like illness, an accident, or military service, preventing the apprentice from taking the exam.
Section § 7336
This law says that an apprentice can perform tasks related to their license only at a licensed business and must be supervised by a board-approved professional.