FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY ACT
CHAPTER 477 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Requirements for an Specialty registration - Answer-1. At least 16 years old OR high
school diploma.
2. Has received a certificate of completion from a licensed school that comply with
minimum curriculum requirements.
To whom should the future specialist apply? - Answer-Send application to the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pay fee
Pending Issuance of Registration - Answer-After you have send you application to
Tallahassee and payed your fees you can practice/work under a supervision of a
registered specialist in a licensed salon
Tho whom should a future salon owner apply? - Answer-Send application to the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pay fee
Can a salon license be transferred from one person to another? - Answer-No 477.025
(7)
How much is the first time registration fee for specialists? - Answer-The fee is $75
In what situations should a specialist leave the salon and perform the service at the
clients place? - Answer-1. When the client is very ill and cannot go to the licensed
salon.
2. When in connection to a motion picture, photography, entertainment, tarde show
demonstration or educational seminar.
3. In connection to a special event but it has to be made through a licensed salon.
Can a specialist advertise that "skin care services" or body wrapping has any
relationship to massage therapy? - Answer-No, is a prohibited act 477.0265 (f)
Can cosmetologist or specialist use or possess a cosmetic product cointaining Methyl
Methaacrylate (MMA)? - Answer-Never, this is a highly dangerous substance contained
in some illegal liquid nail monomers.
What is an individual (licensed or not) engage in any prohibited acts defined by
477.0265? - Answer-This person commits a SECOND degree misdemeanor that can be
prosecuted.
, The Board of Cosmetology can revoke or suspend a cosmetologist, specialist or salon
license in this cases: - Answer-1. If the license was obtained by fraud or
misrepresentation.
2. If the holder of the license is guilty of fraud, gross negligence, incompetency or
misconduct.
3. That the holder is aiding, advising any unlicensed person to practice cosmetology.
What fine can receive someone that claims to be a cosmetologist but is not licensed/
present a license of another person/ attempt to use a license that is revoked? - Answer-
A fine of $500
Salon defines - Answer-Where cosmetologist services are practiced for compensation.
What are "Special Events"? - Answer-Defined as weddings, fashion shows, and other
events approved by the board.
What are the procedured when performing services outside the licensed salon? -
Answer-1. The name AND address of the client have to be recorded in the appointment
book.
2. The appointment book needs to remain in the salon and be available to the inspector
of the Department.
"Clean" - Answer-The removal of visible debris from a surface such as washing with
soap and water.
"Disinfect" - Answer-The use of chemicals to destroy potential pathogens.
"Sterlize" - Answer-Complete destruction of all microbial life. Achieved through the use
of heat and/or pressure.
"Wet Desinfection Cointainer" - Answer-A tub or jar with a lid, filled with disinfectant and
large enough for all items to be completely immersed.
"Infection Control" - Answer-Process for reducing the risk of spreading disease causing
pathogens.
What are the Ventilation and Cleanliness requirements for the future salon owner?
61G5-20.002 - Answer-1. Everything should be clean and free from dust.
2. Hair must NOT be on the floor.
3. Hair must be in a closed container.
4. When offering nail services a separate room should exists where all the fumes of the
services are dispersed by a ventilation system.
What DBPR stands for? - Answer-Department of Business and Professional Regulation
CHAPTER 477 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Requirements for an Specialty registration - Answer-1. At least 16 years old OR high
school diploma.
2. Has received a certificate of completion from a licensed school that comply with
minimum curriculum requirements.
To whom should the future specialist apply? - Answer-Send application to the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pay fee
Pending Issuance of Registration - Answer-After you have send you application to
Tallahassee and payed your fees you can practice/work under a supervision of a
registered specialist in a licensed salon
Tho whom should a future salon owner apply? - Answer-Send application to the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pay fee
Can a salon license be transferred from one person to another? - Answer-No 477.025
(7)
How much is the first time registration fee for specialists? - Answer-The fee is $75
In what situations should a specialist leave the salon and perform the service at the
clients place? - Answer-1. When the client is very ill and cannot go to the licensed
salon.
2. When in connection to a motion picture, photography, entertainment, tarde show
demonstration or educational seminar.
3. In connection to a special event but it has to be made through a licensed salon.
Can a specialist advertise that "skin care services" or body wrapping has any
relationship to massage therapy? - Answer-No, is a prohibited act 477.0265 (f)
Can cosmetologist or specialist use or possess a cosmetic product cointaining Methyl
Methaacrylate (MMA)? - Answer-Never, this is a highly dangerous substance contained
in some illegal liquid nail monomers.
What is an individual (licensed or not) engage in any prohibited acts defined by
477.0265? - Answer-This person commits a SECOND degree misdemeanor that can be
prosecuted.
, The Board of Cosmetology can revoke or suspend a cosmetologist, specialist or salon
license in this cases: - Answer-1. If the license was obtained by fraud or
misrepresentation.
2. If the holder of the license is guilty of fraud, gross negligence, incompetency or
misconduct.
3. That the holder is aiding, advising any unlicensed person to practice cosmetology.
What fine can receive someone that claims to be a cosmetologist but is not licensed/
present a license of another person/ attempt to use a license that is revoked? - Answer-
A fine of $500
Salon defines - Answer-Where cosmetologist services are practiced for compensation.
What are "Special Events"? - Answer-Defined as weddings, fashion shows, and other
events approved by the board.
What are the procedured when performing services outside the licensed salon? -
Answer-1. The name AND address of the client have to be recorded in the appointment
book.
2. The appointment book needs to remain in the salon and be available to the inspector
of the Department.
"Clean" - Answer-The removal of visible debris from a surface such as washing with
soap and water.
"Disinfect" - Answer-The use of chemicals to destroy potential pathogens.
"Sterlize" - Answer-Complete destruction of all microbial life. Achieved through the use
of heat and/or pressure.
"Wet Desinfection Cointainer" - Answer-A tub or jar with a lid, filled with disinfectant and
large enough for all items to be completely immersed.
"Infection Control" - Answer-Process for reducing the risk of spreading disease causing
pathogens.
What are the Ventilation and Cleanliness requirements for the future salon owner?
61G5-20.002 - Answer-1. Everything should be clean and free from dust.
2. Hair must NOT be on the floor.
3. Hair must be in a closed container.
4. When offering nail services a separate room should exists where all the fumes of the
services are dispersed by a ventilation system.
What DBPR stands for? - Answer-Department of Business and Professional Regulation
