PA Cosmetology State Law questions and
answers 2024\2025 A+ Grade
When was the Cosmetology Law passed?
- correct answer May 3, 1933
The Cosmetology Law is also known as
- correct answer PL (Public Law) 242
Define Board
- correct answer State Board of Cosmetology
Define Bureau
- correct answer Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the Department of the State
Define Department
- correct answer Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of the State
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do?
- correct answer Hold one public hearing
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology?
- correct answer The Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Affairs
How many members are on the State Board?
- correct answer 13, including the Commissioner
Where are the trade names registered?
- correct answer Department of State, Corporation Bureau
, What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name?
- correct answer Any name other than the owner's name
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law?
- correct answer To promote public health and safety
The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons?
- correct answer Powder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars?
- correct answer These products must be removed from jars with spatulas
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor?
- correct answer Articles 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?
- correct answer A client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin?
- correct answer With cotton pledgets or sterilized gauze
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting?
- correct answer Must 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?
- correct answer To prevent the cape from becoming "common use of"
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon?
- correct answer They must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use
answers 2024\2025 A+ Grade
When was the Cosmetology Law passed?
- correct answer May 3, 1933
The Cosmetology Law is also known as
- correct answer PL (Public Law) 242
Define Board
- correct answer State Board of Cosmetology
Define Bureau
- correct answer Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the Department of the State
Define Department
- correct answer Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of the State
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do?
- correct answer Hold one public hearing
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology?
- correct answer The Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Affairs
How many members are on the State Board?
- correct answer 13, including the Commissioner
Where are the trade names registered?
- correct answer Department of State, Corporation Bureau
, What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name?
- correct answer Any name other than the owner's name
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law?
- correct answer To promote public health and safety
The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons?
- correct answer Powder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars?
- correct answer These products must be removed from jars with spatulas
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor?
- correct answer Articles 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?
- correct answer A client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin?
- correct answer With cotton pledgets or sterilized gauze
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting?
- correct answer Must 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?
- correct answer To prevent the cape from becoming "common use of"
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon?
- correct answer They must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use
