Arkansas Cosmetology Law Exam

Result of Violation of Rules adopted by board: - -Can result in criminal or civil penalty. Each day of violation is a separate offense. Result of violation of a civil penalty: - -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: - -License can be suspended, but can be reinstated with proof of restored mental condition. Violation of laws if state pertaining to occupation: - -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: - -Board may refuse to issue license. Grounds for disciplinary actions: - - 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: - -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 - -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: - -Apply, pay fee, take all exams again Cosmetology Cosmetology Exam for license fees: - -Practical: $65 Written: $60 Reciprocity fees: - -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 - -$50 Late fees for any type of license - -regular renewal fee plus 50% more of that fee. ground for disciplinary action - -failure to present valid proof of identification posted in a designated place in reception areas for consumer information - -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 - -a safe and adequate supply of continuous hot and cold running water shall be provided from an approved source . sewage - -all water-carried sewage shall be disposed of by means of an approved sewage disposal system constructed and operated in conformance with the standards established for such systems by the Arkansas Department of Health plumbing shall be installed and maintained to promote the following - -1) to carry adequate quantities of water to required location throughout the school or salon 2)to prevent contamination of the water supply 3) to properly convey sewage and liquid wastes from school or salon to the sewerage or sewage disposal system 4)to not constitute a source of contamination of equipment , implement . supplies ,or create unsanitary condition or nuisance . all plumbing shall conform to the current State plumbing Code toilet facilities - -where toilet facilities are made available or otherwise required ,said facilities . no toilet facility shall be used for storage . fixtures and plumbing - -fixtures and other plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the Arkansas State plumbing COde and meet standards set by the Arkansas Department of Heath Cosmetology Cosmetology hand wash facilities - - 1)each school and each salon shall provide hand washing facilities installed in accordance with the Arkansas State plumbing code . 2)the facilities shall have a soap dispenser (with soap) and disposable towels or an air dryer for hands. 3)common towels are prohibited. each school and each salon shall supply drinking water from a supply meeting the requirement set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health - -NO school or salon shall provide any cup ,glass or other receptacle for common use garbage and refuse shall be kept in durable , easily cleanable ,insect-proof and rodent proof container that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. - -1)no school or salon shall permit an accumulation of garbage or refuse. 2)garbage and refuse shall be disposed of often enough to prevent the development of odor and the attraction of insects and rodents insect and rodent control - -1)each school and each salon shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents . 2)opening to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents and insects. school and salon shall keep the floors , mats, walls ,woodwork, ceilings, equipment ,doors, windows, mirrors, lights and similar closures ,furnishings, attached equipment ,decorative materials and fixtures - -1)good repair and good , concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction shall be - -finished , filled and sealed all of the above mentioned items shall be - -free of leak spots, mildew,peeling paint and shall be easily cleaned . working area or clinical area shall be - -constructed of smooth ,non-absorbent,durable material such sealed concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile,durable grades of linoleum or plastic and shall be maintained good repair , worm torn, or broken floor coverings shall be replaced. carper - -carpet shall not be permitted in the working area or clinical area. carpet , if used as a floor covering in other areas of a school or salon - -shall be of closely woven construction ,properly installed easily cleanable ,and maintained in good repair , worn or torn carpet shall be replaced permanently fixed artificial light sources shall be - -installed to provide sufficient light on the working area or clinical area, Cosmetology Cosmetology school and salon shall have sufficient ventilation installed and operated according to State and local requirements - -keep them free of excessive heat , steam , condensation vapors , obnoxious odors , smoke and fumes each school and salon shall have and maintain to following minimum equipment - -1)a sufficient number of cover waste receptacles 2)closed receptacles to hold all soiled towels , 3)airtight container for sanitized instruments 4)closed cabinets to hold all clean towels 5)a liquid sanitizer receptacle of sufficient size to hold instruments and supplies containing a solution approved by the EPA for use as a disinfectant utilized in accordance to the product label. animals in school and salons - -prohibited from being inside , except for service animals that are accompanying a client with a client with a disability , in the event that an authorized Department representative observes a salon owner's or school owner's , or client's animal within premises of the salon or school. - -then the salon or school owner shall describe the impairment for which the animal is trained to provide assistance in order to ensure that the animal is not simply a pet no person afflicted with an infectious or communicable disease, - -1)because may be transmitted during the performance of the acts of cosmetology or any of its branches 2)afflicted with an infestation of animal parasites shall be permitted to work or train in a school or in a salon term''infectious or communicable disease'' - -shall not include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or any other disease that similarly does not pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others during the performance of an act os cosmetology or any of its branches No school or salon shall require or permit a student or a practitioner - -to massage any surface of the skin or scalp where such skin os inflamed or where a skin infection or eruption is resent and or knowingly . the person and the uniform or attire worn by an individual serving a client shall - -all time be clean every person performing cosmetological services in a school in a school or salon shall - -thoroughly wash his or her hand with soap and water or any equally effective cleansing solution before serving each client the headrest of chairs shall be - -covered with a clean towel or paper sheet for each client shampoo trays and bowl must be - -cleansed with soap and eater or other detergent after each shampoo , kept in good repair and in a sanitary condition at all times treatment tables must be - -sanitized before and after each cl