Esthetician Pennsylvania State Laws
Exam Questions and Answers
When was the beauty law passed? - ANSWER-may 3, 1933
When did the beauty law become effective? - ANSWER-January 31, 1934
What does the word "department" refer to in the beauty culture law? - ANSWER-
commissioner of professional and occupational affairs in the department of state
How many members are on the board? - ANSWER-12 and 1 commissioner
What are the eligibility req. for Manicurist? - ANSWER-16 years of age, 10th grade edu.,
200 hours of training
What is a teacher to student ratio? - ANSWER-1 teacher to 25 students
Within how many days must a violation be corrected before a license is suspended? -
ANSWER-15 days
Within how many days after notice of a violation must a hearing be given before the
board? - ANSWER-5 days
Where are appeals taken? - ANSWER-Court of Common Pleas, Harrisburg Dauphin
County
How much does it cost to renew a manicurist license each biennial? - ANSWER-$67
How much does it cost to renew a manicurist or esthetician shop license each biennial?
- ANSWER-$67
How much does it cost to renew a Cosmetology shop license each biennial? -
ANSWER-$60
How much does it cost to renew a cosmetology school license each biennial? -
ANSWER-$285
Where must a license be displayed? - ANSWER-In a conspicuous place with current
renewal
, What is the fine for hiring an unlicensed operator? - ANSWER-$500 and/or six months
in jail
Where must the State Board number be displayed? - ANSWER-In a conspicuous place
near the shop and transfer client can report a complaint to State Board of Cosmetology
What is the fine for infecting another person due to negligence or carelessness? -
ANSWER-$300 and or three months in jail
Define "board" - ANSWER-State Board of Cosmetology of the Commonwealth
What licenses are available for temporary license? - ANSWER-Cosmetology,
manicurist, esthetician
How many hours for a barber to Apprentice? - ANSWER-1295
When is a temporary license issued? - ANSWER-When hours are completed for
cosmetologist, manicurist and esthetician
What are the limitations of a temporary license? - ANSWER-Must practice only under
supervision of a licensed teacher, cosmetologist, or esthetician
When is a temporary license extended? - ANSWER-never
What must be done if a license is lost? - ANSWER-Notify the board by submitting an
affidavit with a fee for duplicate license which is $5
If a license expires for less than 5 years, how may it be restored? - ANSWER-By paying
a restoration fee for the years not renewed, plus a renewal fee
if a license expires for 5 or more years how may it be restored? - ANSWER-By paying
the exam fee, retaking and passing practical of the exam
What are the requirements for cosmetologist examination? - ANSWER-Must be 16
years of age, have completed the 10th grade comma and completed 1,250 hours of
training or $2,000 as an apprentice
What are the requirements for the estheticians examination? - ANSWER-Must be 16
years of age, 300 hours of training, 12th grade education or GED
What are the requirements for the teacher examination? - ANSWER-Must be 18 years
old, have completed a 12 grade education or GED comma possess a current
cosmetology license and have completed an additional 500 hours of training as a
teacher
Exam Questions and Answers
When was the beauty law passed? - ANSWER-may 3, 1933
When did the beauty law become effective? - ANSWER-January 31, 1934
What does the word "department" refer to in the beauty culture law? - ANSWER-
commissioner of professional and occupational affairs in the department of state
How many members are on the board? - ANSWER-12 and 1 commissioner
What are the eligibility req. for Manicurist? - ANSWER-16 years of age, 10th grade edu.,
200 hours of training
What is a teacher to student ratio? - ANSWER-1 teacher to 25 students
Within how many days must a violation be corrected before a license is suspended? -
ANSWER-15 days
Within how many days after notice of a violation must a hearing be given before the
board? - ANSWER-5 days
Where are appeals taken? - ANSWER-Court of Common Pleas, Harrisburg Dauphin
County
How much does it cost to renew a manicurist license each biennial? - ANSWER-$67
How much does it cost to renew a manicurist or esthetician shop license each biennial?
- ANSWER-$67
How much does it cost to renew a Cosmetology shop license each biennial? -
ANSWER-$60
How much does it cost to renew a cosmetology school license each biennial? -
ANSWER-$285
Where must a license be displayed? - ANSWER-In a conspicuous place with current
renewal
, What is the fine for hiring an unlicensed operator? - ANSWER-$500 and/or six months
in jail
Where must the State Board number be displayed? - ANSWER-In a conspicuous place
near the shop and transfer client can report a complaint to State Board of Cosmetology
What is the fine for infecting another person due to negligence or carelessness? -
ANSWER-$300 and or three months in jail
Define "board" - ANSWER-State Board of Cosmetology of the Commonwealth
What licenses are available for temporary license? - ANSWER-Cosmetology,
manicurist, esthetician
How many hours for a barber to Apprentice? - ANSWER-1295
When is a temporary license issued? - ANSWER-When hours are completed for
cosmetologist, manicurist and esthetician
What are the limitations of a temporary license? - ANSWER-Must practice only under
supervision of a licensed teacher, cosmetologist, or esthetician
When is a temporary license extended? - ANSWER-never
What must be done if a license is lost? - ANSWER-Notify the board by submitting an
affidavit with a fee for duplicate license which is $5
If a license expires for less than 5 years, how may it be restored? - ANSWER-By paying
a restoration fee for the years not renewed, plus a renewal fee
if a license expires for 5 or more years how may it be restored? - ANSWER-By paying
the exam fee, retaking and passing practical of the exam
What are the requirements for cosmetologist examination? - ANSWER-Must be 16
years of age, have completed the 10th grade comma and completed 1,250 hours of
training or $2,000 as an apprentice
What are the requirements for the estheticians examination? - ANSWER-Must be 16
years of age, 300 hours of training, 12th grade education or GED
What are the requirements for the teacher examination? - ANSWER-Must be 18 years
old, have completed a 12 grade education or GED comma possess a current
cosmetology license and have completed an additional 500 hours of training as a
teacher
