Mn Laws And Rules With Questions And
Answers 2026
What is the penalty assessed to an expired practitioner found on inspection?
1) up to $200 - Correct Answer-1) up to $200
The "Board" means? - Correct Answer-the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
A salon in a private residence must meet all the requirements of which of the following?
- Correct Answer-Rules chapter 2105
Each work area in a salon must have __________ waste receptacle and hand-washing
sink. - Correct Answer-1) 1
Once an individual license expires, how long does a licensee have before they are no
longer eligible for license renewal?
1) you must renew immediately
2) 30 days
3) one year
4) three years - Correct Answer-3) one year
For every electrical and electronic tool...
the body, handles, and attached cord must be brushed or wiped clean of all product
residue, hair, skin debris, nail dust, and other visible debris, and then disinfected with an
EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant spray or wipe...How often?
1) daily
2) weekly
3) monthly
4) after each use - Correct Answer-4) after each use
Once the board has received a completed application, how many working days does the
board have to issue or deny a license?
1) 30
,2) 25
3) 20
4) 15 - Correct Answer-4) 15
If a practitioner displays their license in the reception area, what must they have posted
at their workstation?
1) a sign that says, "license posted at front desk"
2) full name of the licensee as shown on the license
3) their business card
4) name, phone number, and last 4 digits of their social security - Correct Answer-2) full
name of the licensee as shown on the license
A space where cosmetology, esthetic, or nail services are provided is called what?
1) Fun
2) Work area
3) Dispensary
4) Reception area - Correct Answer-2) Work area
Who is responsible for the salon at all times?
1) DLSM and Licensee
2) licensee and owner
3) DLSM and Salon owner
4) Both 1 and 2 - Correct Answer-3) DLSM and Salon owner
What does the board do with an incomplete salon renewal application?
1) throw it away
2) notify salon via email of incomplete renewal applications with notice of the items that
are incomplete.
3) call the applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete.
,4) return incomplete renewal applications to the applicant with notice of the items that
are incomplete. - Correct Answer-4) return incomplete renewal applications to the
applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete.
All services offered in a salon in a private residence must be provided in the
__________ space
1) school
2) salon
3) shop
4) barber shop - Correct Answer-2) salon
When something is free from soil, dirt and debris it is?
1) Disinfected
2) Clean
3) Sterile
4) Sanitized - Correct Answer-2) Clean
What penalty may be assessed for the failure to display current license?
1) up to $50
2) up to $75
3) up to $100
4) up to $150 - Correct Answer-3) up to $100
The maximum total penalties for violations found upon a single inspection must not
exceed:
1) $3000 for each salon license $2000 for the DLSM per salon license $1000 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit
2) $100 for each salon license $100 for the DLSM per salon license $100 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit
, 3) $1000 for each salon license $2000 for the DLSM per salon license $3000 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit
4) $50 for each salon license $100 for the DLSM per salon license $150 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit - Correct Answer-1) $3000 for each salon
license $2000 for the DLSM per salon license $1000 for each individual practitioner per
license or permit
Which of the following are prohibited in the salon?
1) methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid monomers, formalin tablets, formalin liquids, and
other fumigants
2) Skin cutting equipment, including razor-type callus shavers, credo blades, rasps, or
graters and other implements that are used to remove corns or calluses
3) Roll-on wax
4) all of the above - Correct Answer-4) all of the above
Only hospital-level, EPA-registered disinfectants that are labeled as_______, _______,
and _______ may be used to disinfect.
1) OSHA, EPA, hospital
2) bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
3) EPA, Hospital, Tuberculocidal
4) 90%, Ethanol, Alcohol - Correct Answer-2) bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
If an order to comply is issued to a salon by an inspector, the salon and DLSM, or
permit holder must:
1) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each violation within 15 business days 2.)
Complete the board's form and report back to board via mail or email within 15 business
days of issuance
2) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each violation within 10 business days 2.)
Complete the board's form and report back to board via mail or email within 10 business
days of issuance
3) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each violation within 10 business days
4) 1.) Complete the board's form and report back to board via mail or email within 10
business days of - Correct Answer-2) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each
Answers 2026
What is the penalty assessed to an expired practitioner found on inspection?
1) up to $200 - Correct Answer-1) up to $200
The "Board" means? - Correct Answer-the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
A salon in a private residence must meet all the requirements of which of the following?
- Correct Answer-Rules chapter 2105
Each work area in a salon must have __________ waste receptacle and hand-washing
sink. - Correct Answer-1) 1
Once an individual license expires, how long does a licensee have before they are no
longer eligible for license renewal?
1) you must renew immediately
2) 30 days
3) one year
4) three years - Correct Answer-3) one year
For every electrical and electronic tool...
the body, handles, and attached cord must be brushed or wiped clean of all product
residue, hair, skin debris, nail dust, and other visible debris, and then disinfected with an
EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant spray or wipe...How often?
1) daily
2) weekly
3) monthly
4) after each use - Correct Answer-4) after each use
Once the board has received a completed application, how many working days does the
board have to issue or deny a license?
1) 30
,2) 25
3) 20
4) 15 - Correct Answer-4) 15
If a practitioner displays their license in the reception area, what must they have posted
at their workstation?
1) a sign that says, "license posted at front desk"
2) full name of the licensee as shown on the license
3) their business card
4) name, phone number, and last 4 digits of their social security - Correct Answer-2) full
name of the licensee as shown on the license
A space where cosmetology, esthetic, or nail services are provided is called what?
1) Fun
2) Work area
3) Dispensary
4) Reception area - Correct Answer-2) Work area
Who is responsible for the salon at all times?
1) DLSM and Licensee
2) licensee and owner
3) DLSM and Salon owner
4) Both 1 and 2 - Correct Answer-3) DLSM and Salon owner
What does the board do with an incomplete salon renewal application?
1) throw it away
2) notify salon via email of incomplete renewal applications with notice of the items that
are incomplete.
3) call the applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete.
,4) return incomplete renewal applications to the applicant with notice of the items that
are incomplete. - Correct Answer-4) return incomplete renewal applications to the
applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete.
All services offered in a salon in a private residence must be provided in the
__________ space
1) school
2) salon
3) shop
4) barber shop - Correct Answer-2) salon
When something is free from soil, dirt and debris it is?
1) Disinfected
2) Clean
3) Sterile
4) Sanitized - Correct Answer-2) Clean
What penalty may be assessed for the failure to display current license?
1) up to $50
2) up to $75
3) up to $100
4) up to $150 - Correct Answer-3) up to $100
The maximum total penalties for violations found upon a single inspection must not
exceed:
1) $3000 for each salon license $2000 for the DLSM per salon license $1000 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit
2) $100 for each salon license $100 for the DLSM per salon license $100 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit
, 3) $1000 for each salon license $2000 for the DLSM per salon license $3000 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit
4) $50 for each salon license $100 for the DLSM per salon license $150 for each
individual practitioner per license or permit - Correct Answer-1) $3000 for each salon
license $2000 for the DLSM per salon license $1000 for each individual practitioner per
license or permit
Which of the following are prohibited in the salon?
1) methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid monomers, formalin tablets, formalin liquids, and
other fumigants
2) Skin cutting equipment, including razor-type callus shavers, credo blades, rasps, or
graters and other implements that are used to remove corns or calluses
3) Roll-on wax
4) all of the above - Correct Answer-4) all of the above
Only hospital-level, EPA-registered disinfectants that are labeled as_______, _______,
and _______ may be used to disinfect.
1) OSHA, EPA, hospital
2) bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
3) EPA, Hospital, Tuberculocidal
4) 90%, Ethanol, Alcohol - Correct Answer-2) bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
If an order to comply is issued to a salon by an inspector, the salon and DLSM, or
permit holder must:
1) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each violation within 15 business days 2.)
Complete the board's form and report back to board via mail or email within 15 business
days of issuance
2) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each violation within 10 business days 2.)
Complete the board's form and report back to board via mail or email within 10 business
days of issuance
3) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each violation within 10 business days
4) 1.) Complete the board's form and report back to board via mail or email within 10
business days of - Correct Answer-2) 1.)Address and bring into compliance each
