Part 1 Pennsylvania state cosmetology laws rules and regulations - Pennsylvania state board of cosmetology rated A+

Part 1 Pennsylvania state cosmetology laws rules and regulations - Pennsylvania state board of cosmetology rated A+ Define ACT The ACT of May 3rd 1933 known as the cosmetology Act What is the purpose of the ACT? The purpose of the ACT is to promote public health and safety On what date did the laws of this act go into effect? January 1st 1934 Define bureau The Bureau of professional occupational Affairs in the Department of State Define Department The commissioner of professional and occupational Affairs in the Department of State Define board The State Board of Cosmetology of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Define affiliation Any person who is a school owner, stockholder, member of the Board of Trustees or the Board of Governors, any professional employees of consultant, or non-professional employee in any part-time employee of a school of cosmetology Define cosmetology Includes any and all work done for compensation by any person, which work is generally performed by a cosmetologist, which is for embellishment, cleanliness and beautification of the human hair; such as arranging, dressing, curling ,waving, cutting, singeing, lightning, coloring, pricing or similar work and removal of unwanted hair even the massaging, cleansing, stimulating, exercising or the use of mechanical of electrical apparatus or cosmetics/tonics , which enumerated practices shall be inclusive of the term cosmetology but not limitation thereof. Define cosmetologist Any individual licensed and engaged in the practice of Cosmetology. Define nail technology The practice of manicuring the nails, applying artificial or sculpted nails, massaging the hands or lower arms up to Elbow, massaging the feet or lower legs up to the knee or the combination of these acts Define nail technician An individual licensed by the State Board of cosmetologist to engage in the practice of nail technology What are the exclusions of nail technology The term does not include the removal of corns or calluses but does include the removal of thin dry skin for cosmetic purposes with a pumice stone or similar non-metal instrument Define esthetician An individual engaged exclusively in the practice of massaging the face, applying creams, removal of unwanted hair by using depiliatories, wax, or tweezing and tinting eyebrows and eyelashes Define tanning unit An electrical device that uses ultraviolet rays to tan the skin cosmetically or to treat certain skin and scalp conditions Who regulates tanning unit requirement? The US Food and Drug Administration Define Booth space Any area, separated or not separated in a salon which designed to be used by licensed teacher, manager, operator, cosmetician or manicurist not affiliated with that salon Is the rental or Booth space permitted in a salon Not in the state of Pennsylvania How many members make up the state board? There are 13 members on the State Board of Cosmetology What are the powers of the board under the ACT? The board has the power to revoke, refuse to renew, or suspend a license List of reasons why the board can revoke refuse to renew or suspended license A. Violation of a provision of the ACT B. violation of any rules or regulations C. Gross incompetence D. Dishonesty E. Unethical practices F. Refusing to be inspected Before any license can be suspended or revoked what must have board do? A. Send a notice of charges B. Allow a public hearing When can a person apply to have their license reinstated? After a period of five years How can a person apply to have a license reinstated? The license will be reinstated when prove have been presented that the violation has ceased To whom are all fines and civil penalties paid? The professional argumentation account Where are appeals in the state of Pennsylvania ? The court of common pleas, Dauphin County, Harrisburg, PA Where are trade and fictitious names registered? The state Corporation Bureau What are the powers of the municipality? Any municipality May restrict the days and hours are still or business What is the scope of an individual holding a nail technician? A holder of a nail technician license is qualified to perform nail technology Services only. List three types of limited license A. Nail technician B. Esthetician C. Natural hair braiding Which two licenses do not require training period? A. Salon owner B. School Owner Who is eligible to receive a temporary license? A candidate for the cosmetology, esthetician or nail technician examination What is the purpose of a temporary license? To allow candidate to practice pending examination For how long does a temporary license remain in effect? A temporary license is valid for 9 months Where are the qualifications for the holder of a temporary license? The holder of a temporary license may practice under the supervision of a licensed teacher or a licensed cosmetologist Where must licenses and permits be displayed? Licenses and permits must be displayed in a conspicuous place where the licensee is employed Where are the requirements for lost or misplaced licenses? Immediately notify the board and submit the fee for a duplicate license What are the expiration and renewal dates for licenses? Licenses by the board are renewed every two years When are the renewal applications mail to the licensee? approximately 4 weeks prior to the license expiration date What are the penalties for a licensee who fails to renew a license? A. The license will be classified as unregistered B. The licensee is not permitted to practice in this Commonwealth C. A monthly fee of $5 will be required if a licensee practices during a period in which the license is on registered D. Possible disciplinary action by the board and criminal prosecution Who made place their license in escrow? A licensee who will not be practicing for up to five years and must notify the board in writing When can a license in escrow be activated? Upon written request to the board and payment of our renewal fees due When can a license in escrow be activated? Upon written request to the board and payment of all renewal fees due. If a license is dormant for more than 5 years what must be done? The application for Renewal must retake the Practical portion of the examination List of requirements for a salon license A. A drawing of the salon layout B. Name and license number of salon owner manager. C. Submit required fee D. Submit to an expansion pending the approval of a license List of expectation for Examination for license in PA Any individual who meets the criteria for licensure by reciprocity may obtain without examination.