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MN Cosmetology Law & Rules Questions
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How long is a license good for?
Ans: 3 years
When does a license expire?
Ans: Birthdate of year expired
How do you license a salon?
Ans: Written application provided by the Board and pay fees
How do you license a school?
Ans: Written application provided by the Board and pay fees
How much liability insurance does a salon need?
Ans: $50k total and $25k per claim
How much liability insures does a school need?
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Ans: $150k total and $25k per claim
What is a surety bond? Who needs it? How much is the amount for?
Ans: Protection of school closing, School, $10k
When are inspections done?
Ans: Whenever Board deems necessary and at least once a year
Where is the inspection report posted?
Ans: At the reception area
Who are the inspection report results discussed with?
Ans: Owner or licensed manager
Who can be left in charge when the manager is gone?
Ans: Another responsible person licensed as a manager
How long do you have to become in compliance if you have non-
compliance?
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Ans: 10 business days
What is the penalty and fine if you are convicted of a violation and
what is it called?
Ans: 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $700, Misdemeanor
What is a civil penalty and how much is the fine?
Ans: Violation of Laws/Rules, $2k per violation
Who imposes a civil penalty?
Ans: Board of Cosmetologist Examiners (BCE)
What is a subpoena?
Ans: Must provide information or make an appearance to the
commissioner when requested by the commissioner of the
board
What is a Cease and Desist order?
Ans: When board feels you are in violation they can make you
stop all daily activity and shut doors until situation is cleared
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When can you apply for a duplicate license?
Ans: Lost or destroyed
What happens if you produce false documentation?
Ans: Your license can be revoked or suspended fees
Describe artificial nails
Ans: Application, construction, and repair of sculptured, tips
and nail wraps
What does clean mean?
Ans: Free from all dirt and soil, washed in soap and hot water
What is a demonstration?
Ans: Less than 8 hours in duration taught by expert in the field
to cosmo students, may be repeated several times
What is community education?
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MN Cosmetology Law & Rules Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
How long is a license good for?
Ans: 3 years
When does a license expire?
Ans: Birthdate of year expired
How do you license a salon?
Ans: Written application provided by the Board and pay fees
How do you license a school?
Ans: Written application provided by the Board and pay fees
How much liability insurance does a salon need?
Ans: $50k total and $25k per claim
How much liability insures does a school need?
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Ans: $150k total and $25k per claim
What is a surety bond? Who needs it? How much is the amount for?
Ans: Protection of school closing, School, $10k
When are inspections done?
Ans: Whenever Board deems necessary and at least once a year
Where is the inspection report posted?
Ans: At the reception area
Who are the inspection report results discussed with?
Ans: Owner or licensed manager
Who can be left in charge when the manager is gone?
Ans: Another responsible person licensed as a manager
How long do you have to become in compliance if you have non-
compliance?
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Ans: 10 business days
What is the penalty and fine if you are convicted of a violation and
what is it called?
Ans: 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $700, Misdemeanor
What is a civil penalty and how much is the fine?
Ans: Violation of Laws/Rules, $2k per violation
Who imposes a civil penalty?
Ans: Board of Cosmetologist Examiners (BCE)
What is a subpoena?
Ans: Must provide information or make an appearance to the
commissioner when requested by the commissioner of the
board
What is a Cease and Desist order?
Ans: When board feels you are in violation they can make you
stop all daily activity and shut doors until situation is cleared
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When can you apply for a duplicate license?
Ans: Lost or destroyed
What happens if you produce false documentation?
Ans: Your license can be revoked or suspended fees
Describe artificial nails
Ans: Application, construction, and repair of sculptured, tips
and nail wraps
What does clean mean?
Ans: Free from all dirt and soil, washed in soap and hot water
What is a demonstration?
Ans: Less than 8 hours in duration taught by expert in the field
to cosmo students, may be repeated several times
What is community education?
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