PA Cosmetology State Law Questions &
Answers
When was the Cosmetology Law passed? - ANSWERSMay 3, 1933
The Cosmetology Law is also known as - ANSWERSPL (Public Law) 242
Define Board - ANSWERSState Board of Cosmetology
Define Bureau - ANSWERSBureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the
Department of the State
Define Department - ANSWERSCommissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
in the Department of the State
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do? - ANSWERSHold one
public hearing
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology? - ANSWERSThe Commissioner of
Occupational and Professional Affairs
How many members are on the State Board? - ANSWERS13, including the
Commissioner
Where are the trade names registered? - ANSWERSDepartment of State, Corporation
Bureau
What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name? - ANSWERSAny name other than
the owner's name
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law? - ANSWERSTo promote public health
and safety
, The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons? -
ANSWERSPowder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars? -
ANSWERSThese products must be removed from jars with spatulas
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor? - ANSWERSArticles dropped
on the floor must not be used again until they have been disinfected properly
What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications? -
ANSWERSA client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin? - ANSWERSWith cotton pledgets or
sterilized gauze
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting? - ANSWERSMust follow manufacturer
directions and the regulations of the FDA that appear on or within the container or
packaging of the product
Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck? -
ANSWERSTo prevent the cape from becoming "common use of"
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon? -
ANSWERSThey must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use
When is it unlawful to practice without a license? - ANSWERSIt is prohibited to practice
or teach cosmetology for compensation or to use and maintain any place for the
practice or teaching of cosmetology for compensation
What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed? -
ANSWERSDiagram of the shop layout and completion of all State and local
requirements
What is the minimum age required to own a salon? - ANSWERSOwner must be 18
years of age
What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon? - ANSWERS180 square feet
and at least 10 feet wide
How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon? -
ANSWERS60 square feet
Who is in charge of the salon? - ANSWERSThe owner or the designated person in
charge of the salon in the owner's absence
Answers
When was the Cosmetology Law passed? - ANSWERSMay 3, 1933
The Cosmetology Law is also known as - ANSWERSPL (Public Law) 242
Define Board - ANSWERSState Board of Cosmetology
Define Bureau - ANSWERSBureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the
Department of the State
Define Department - ANSWERSCommissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
in the Department of the State
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do? - ANSWERSHold one
public hearing
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology? - ANSWERSThe Commissioner of
Occupational and Professional Affairs
How many members are on the State Board? - ANSWERS13, including the
Commissioner
Where are the trade names registered? - ANSWERSDepartment of State, Corporation
Bureau
What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name? - ANSWERSAny name other than
the owner's name
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law? - ANSWERSTo promote public health
and safety
, The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons? -
ANSWERSPowder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars? -
ANSWERSThese products must be removed from jars with spatulas
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor? - ANSWERSArticles dropped
on the floor must not be used again until they have been disinfected properly
What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications? -
ANSWERSA client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin? - ANSWERSWith cotton pledgets or
sterilized gauze
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting? - ANSWERSMust follow manufacturer
directions and the regulations of the FDA that appear on or within the container or
packaging of the product
Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck? -
ANSWERSTo prevent the cape from becoming "common use of"
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon? -
ANSWERSThey must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use
When is it unlawful to practice without a license? - ANSWERSIt is prohibited to practice
or teach cosmetology for compensation or to use and maintain any place for the
practice or teaching of cosmetology for compensation
What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed? -
ANSWERSDiagram of the shop layout and completion of all State and local
requirements
What is the minimum age required to own a salon? - ANSWERSOwner must be 18
years of age
What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon? - ANSWERS180 square feet
and at least 10 feet wide
How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon? -
ANSWERS60 square feet
Who is in charge of the salon? - ANSWERSThe owner or the designated person in
charge of the salon in the owner's absence
