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Arkansas Cosmetology Laws (new) Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Result of Violation of Rules adopted by board:
Ans: Can result in criminal or civil penalty. Each day of violation is a separate
offense.
Result of violation of a civil penalty:
Ans: May result in suspension of license, revocation of license, fine or any
combination of above.
If found insane or legally incompetent by a court of law:
Ans: License can be suspended, but can be reinstated with proof of restored
mental condition.
Violation of laws if state pertaining to occupation:
Ans: Board may penalize, suspend or revoke license. Penalty imposed instead of
suspension or revocation only if the board finds that public health, safety, welfare
and morals would not be impaired. If penalized instead of suspension or
revocation board may require fee paid before reinstatement.
Health and safety jeopardized:
Ans: Board may refuse to issue license.
Grounds for disciplinary actions:
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Ans: Failure to comply with regulations
Fraudulent misrepresentation
Gross Malpractice
Practicing with a infectious or contagious disease
Permitting someone else to use another persons license
Habitual drunkeness or drug use
False or deceptive ads
Failure to display license
Conviction of State/US laws that involves dishonesty
Practicing for compensation outside of establishment or school unless client is
incapable of coming to salon.
Failure to wear clean garments.
Unfair and unjust practice
Prereqs to take cosmetology exam:
Ans: apply, pay fee, be 16 or older, completed 2 yrs of high school or
equivalent, has completed one of the following:
Cosmetology: 1500 hours
Mani: 600 hours
Course of study in another state whose license requirements are equal or
stricter.
Reciprocity
Ans: Cosmetologist: 18 or older, current license from state that required
atleast 1500 hours, and passed national practical and theory exam, verified by
state, and passes Ark. state law exam.
Licensed elapsed 5 or more years:
Ans: Apply, pay fee, take all exams again
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Exam for license fees:
Ans: Practical: $65
Written: $60
Reciprocity fees:
Ans: If passed national exams: $150 one time fee and $60 Ark. state exam fee.
Needs to take national exams: $150 one time fee and $65 for practical exam, and
$60 for written exam
Board Certification Fee
Ans: $50
Late fees for any type of license
Ans: regular renewal fee plus 50% more of that fee.
ground for disciplinary action
Ans: failure to present valid proof of identification
posted in a designated place in reception areas for consumer information
Ans: 1) a copy of the Health and Safety Rules shall be conspicuously posted in
reception areas .
2) all establishment and school license , practitioner's license , student permit and
instructor license .
3) no license which has expired or become invalid for any reason whatsoever
shall be displayed by any person in connection with the practice of cosmetology
or any of its branches
water supply
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Arkansas Cosmetology Laws (new) Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Result of Violation of Rules adopted by board:
Ans: Can result in criminal or civil penalty. Each day of violation is a separate
offense.
Result of violation of a civil penalty:
Ans: May result in suspension of license, revocation of license, fine or any
combination of above.
If found insane or legally incompetent by a court of law:
Ans: License can be suspended, but can be reinstated with proof of restored
mental condition.
Violation of laws if state pertaining to occupation:
Ans: Board may penalize, suspend or revoke license. Penalty imposed instead of
suspension or revocation only if the board finds that public health, safety, welfare
and morals would not be impaired. If penalized instead of suspension or
revocation board may require fee paid before reinstatement.
Health and safety jeopardized:
Ans: Board may refuse to issue license.
Grounds for disciplinary actions:
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Ans: Failure to comply with regulations
Fraudulent misrepresentation
Gross Malpractice
Practicing with a infectious or contagious disease
Permitting someone else to use another persons license
Habitual drunkeness or drug use
False or deceptive ads
Failure to display license
Conviction of State/US laws that involves dishonesty
Practicing for compensation outside of establishment or school unless client is
incapable of coming to salon.
Failure to wear clean garments.
Unfair and unjust practice
Prereqs to take cosmetology exam:
Ans: apply, pay fee, be 16 or older, completed 2 yrs of high school or
equivalent, has completed one of the following:
Cosmetology: 1500 hours
Mani: 600 hours
Course of study in another state whose license requirements are equal or
stricter.
Reciprocity
Ans: Cosmetologist: 18 or older, current license from state that required
atleast 1500 hours, and passed national practical and theory exam, verified by
state, and passes Ark. state law exam.
Licensed elapsed 5 or more years:
Ans: Apply, pay fee, take all exams again
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Exam for license fees:
Ans: Practical: $65
Written: $60
Reciprocity fees:
Ans: If passed national exams: $150 one time fee and $60 Ark. state exam fee.
Needs to take national exams: $150 one time fee and $65 for practical exam, and
$60 for written exam
Board Certification Fee
Ans: $50
Late fees for any type of license
Ans: regular renewal fee plus 50% more of that fee.
ground for disciplinary action
Ans: failure to present valid proof of identification
posted in a designated place in reception areas for consumer information
Ans: 1) a copy of the Health and Safety Rules shall be conspicuously posted in
reception areas .
2) all establishment and school license , practitioner's license , student permit and
instructor license .
3) no license which has expired or become invalid for any reason whatsoever
shall be displayed by any person in connection with the practice of cosmetology
or any of its branches
water supply
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