ARKANSAS BODY ART EVALUATION EXAMS
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What must a person do to open a cosmetology or body art establishment? -
✔✔Submit an application for licensure to the Department.
✔✔What must be posted in a cosmetology or body art establishment once licensed? -
✔✔The license must be conspicuously posted.
✔✔What is required for an institution wishing to teach both secondary and post-
secondary students? - ✔✔It must obtain licenses for both a School of Cosmetology and
a Postsecondary School of Cosmetology.
✔✔What consumer information must be posted in establishments? - ✔✔The most
recent inspection sheet must be posted in designated areas.
✔✔What is the consequence of allowing unlicensed individuals to perform cosmetology
or body art? - ✔✔It is grounds for disciplinary action.
✔✔What is the role of the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee? - ✔✔To
approve licenses and ensure compliance with cosmetology regulations.
✔✔What must be ensured for post-secondary students regarding enrollment? - ✔✔Only
students with a high school diploma or equivalent may enroll.
✔✔What is the purpose of inspections by the Department's representatives? - ✔✔To
determine compliance with the laws and rules governing cosmetology and body art.
✔✔What must establishments do to protect public health in body art applications? -
✔✔Establish criteria for body art application and require licensing and inspections.
✔✔What is the consequence for performing cosmetology acts without a valid license? -
✔✔It is grounds for disciplinary action.
,✔✔What is required for mobile salons regarding inspections? - ✔✔Department
representatives must have access to the mobile salon premises during business hours.
✔✔Where must licenses for cosmetology and body art be displayed? - ✔✔In a
designated place in reception areas, at individual workstations, or in the clinic area.
✔✔What happens to expired or invalid licenses in cosmetology? - ✔✔They shall not be
displayed by any person in connection with the practice of cosmetology or body art.
✔✔What must be posted in reception areas regarding complaints? - ✔✔A copy of the
online complaint website and phone number for the Arkansas Department of Health
Cosmetology or Body Art Section.
✔✔How often are cosmetology and body art establishments inspected? - ✔✔At least
annually, unless complaints are received by the Department.
✔✔What does the inspection of cosmetology establishments include? - ✔✔Examination
of licenses, review of artist records, inspection of buildings and equipment, reporting
violations, and investigating complaints.
✔✔What is the timeframe to appeal Department action regarding a license? -
✔✔Appeals must be made in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of Department
action.
✔✔How frequently does the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee hold
hearings? - ✔✔Bimonthly for review of cases requiring disciplinary action.
✔✔What is required for a final order to be imposed by the Cosmetology Technical
Advisory Committee? - ✔✔It must be imposed by at least three (3) members.
✔✔What can lead to the temporary closure of a body art establishment? - ✔✔Violations
posing an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
✔✔What must happen for a body art establishment to reopen after a closure? - ✔✔The
establishment must correct the violation and receive permission from the Department.
✔✔Under what circumstances can a license be suspended by emergency order? - ✔✔If
public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires immediate suspension.
✔✔What is the process for appealing a suspension or revocation of a license? - ✔✔The
artist, practitioner, or establishment may appeal as provided by the Arkansas
Administrative Procedure Act.
, ✔✔What is the timeframe for filing a complaint against a licensed establishment? -
✔✔Complaints must be made in writing within ninety (90) days from the date of the
infraction.
✔✔What type of complaints are not within the jurisdiction of the Cosmetology Technical
Advisory Committee? - ✔✔Complaints solely limited to the terms of the contract
between the student and the school.
✔✔Where is the office of the Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Body Art Section
located? - ✔✔4815 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
✔✔What must be done when a licensed establishment changes its name? - ✔✔The
owner must file an application with the Department for approval within thirty (30) days.
✔✔What is required when the ownership of a licensed establishment changes? -
✔✔The new owner must complete a change of ownership form and submit it to the
Section within thirty (30) days.
✔✔What documentation must the new owner submit when changing ownership? - ✔✔A
copy of their driver's license and a copy of the legal change of ownership document.
✔✔What happens if the requirements for name or ownership change are not met? -
✔✔Failure to comply will be grounds for disciplinary action.
✔✔What classification is given when the location of an establishment changes? - ✔✔It
is classified as a new establishment, requiring compliance with licensing codes.
✔✔What must a school submit within twenty-four hours if there is a change in the
instructor? - ✔✔A new supervisor/instructor form with updated information.
✔✔What is the eligibility requirement for automatic occupational licensure under Act
457 of 2023? - ✔✔The applicant must be in good standing for at least one year or have
three years of relevant experience.
✔✔What must an applicant not have to qualify for automatic occupational licensure? -
✔✔A disqualifying criminal offense or pending complaints/investigations.
✔✔What examination must an applicant pass for automatic occupational licensure? -
✔✔An examination specific to relevant state laws regulating their occupation.
✔✔Under what condition can the Department of Health waive the examination
requirement for licensure? - ✔✔If the applicant's education, training, and experience are
sufficient substitutes.
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What must a person do to open a cosmetology or body art establishment? -
✔✔Submit an application for licensure to the Department.
✔✔What must be posted in a cosmetology or body art establishment once licensed? -
✔✔The license must be conspicuously posted.
✔✔What is required for an institution wishing to teach both secondary and post-
secondary students? - ✔✔It must obtain licenses for both a School of Cosmetology and
a Postsecondary School of Cosmetology.
✔✔What consumer information must be posted in establishments? - ✔✔The most
recent inspection sheet must be posted in designated areas.
✔✔What is the consequence of allowing unlicensed individuals to perform cosmetology
or body art? - ✔✔It is grounds for disciplinary action.
✔✔What is the role of the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee? - ✔✔To
approve licenses and ensure compliance with cosmetology regulations.
✔✔What must be ensured for post-secondary students regarding enrollment? - ✔✔Only
students with a high school diploma or equivalent may enroll.
✔✔What is the purpose of inspections by the Department's representatives? - ✔✔To
determine compliance with the laws and rules governing cosmetology and body art.
✔✔What must establishments do to protect public health in body art applications? -
✔✔Establish criteria for body art application and require licensing and inspections.
✔✔What is the consequence for performing cosmetology acts without a valid license? -
✔✔It is grounds for disciplinary action.
,✔✔What is required for mobile salons regarding inspections? - ✔✔Department
representatives must have access to the mobile salon premises during business hours.
✔✔Where must licenses for cosmetology and body art be displayed? - ✔✔In a
designated place in reception areas, at individual workstations, or in the clinic area.
✔✔What happens to expired or invalid licenses in cosmetology? - ✔✔They shall not be
displayed by any person in connection with the practice of cosmetology or body art.
✔✔What must be posted in reception areas regarding complaints? - ✔✔A copy of the
online complaint website and phone number for the Arkansas Department of Health
Cosmetology or Body Art Section.
✔✔How often are cosmetology and body art establishments inspected? - ✔✔At least
annually, unless complaints are received by the Department.
✔✔What does the inspection of cosmetology establishments include? - ✔✔Examination
of licenses, review of artist records, inspection of buildings and equipment, reporting
violations, and investigating complaints.
✔✔What is the timeframe to appeal Department action regarding a license? -
✔✔Appeals must be made in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of Department
action.
✔✔How frequently does the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee hold
hearings? - ✔✔Bimonthly for review of cases requiring disciplinary action.
✔✔What is required for a final order to be imposed by the Cosmetology Technical
Advisory Committee? - ✔✔It must be imposed by at least three (3) members.
✔✔What can lead to the temporary closure of a body art establishment? - ✔✔Violations
posing an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
✔✔What must happen for a body art establishment to reopen after a closure? - ✔✔The
establishment must correct the violation and receive permission from the Department.
✔✔Under what circumstances can a license be suspended by emergency order? - ✔✔If
public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires immediate suspension.
✔✔What is the process for appealing a suspension or revocation of a license? - ✔✔The
artist, practitioner, or establishment may appeal as provided by the Arkansas
Administrative Procedure Act.
, ✔✔What is the timeframe for filing a complaint against a licensed establishment? -
✔✔Complaints must be made in writing within ninety (90) days from the date of the
infraction.
✔✔What type of complaints are not within the jurisdiction of the Cosmetology Technical
Advisory Committee? - ✔✔Complaints solely limited to the terms of the contract
between the student and the school.
✔✔Where is the office of the Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Body Art Section
located? - ✔✔4815 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
✔✔What must be done when a licensed establishment changes its name? - ✔✔The
owner must file an application with the Department for approval within thirty (30) days.
✔✔What is required when the ownership of a licensed establishment changes? -
✔✔The new owner must complete a change of ownership form and submit it to the
Section within thirty (30) days.
✔✔What documentation must the new owner submit when changing ownership? - ✔✔A
copy of their driver's license and a copy of the legal change of ownership document.
✔✔What happens if the requirements for name or ownership change are not met? -
✔✔Failure to comply will be grounds for disciplinary action.
✔✔What classification is given when the location of an establishment changes? - ✔✔It
is classified as a new establishment, requiring compliance with licensing codes.
✔✔What must a school submit within twenty-four hours if there is a change in the
instructor? - ✔✔A new supervisor/instructor form with updated information.
✔✔What is the eligibility requirement for automatic occupational licensure under Act
457 of 2023? - ✔✔The applicant must be in good standing for at least one year or have
three years of relevant experience.
✔✔What must an applicant not have to qualify for automatic occupational licensure? -
✔✔A disqualifying criminal offense or pending complaints/investigations.
✔✔What examination must an applicant pass for automatic occupational licensure? -
✔✔An examination specific to relevant state laws regulating their occupation.
✔✔Under what condition can the Department of Health waive the examination
requirement for licensure? - ✔✔If the applicant's education, training, and experience are
sufficient substitutes.
