155A & 2105 Flashcards
(177 cards)
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Board of Cosmetologist Examiners is consisted of:
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two cosmetologists, two school instructors, one esthetician, one nail technician, one public member.
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Board of Cosemetology member requirements
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the cosmetologist, esthetician, and nail technician must hold an active license in their related field and have practiced the occupation for at least 5 years and have knowledge of sections 155A.21 to 155A.36 and chapters 2105 & 2110.
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Why are practices of cosmetology regulated by a board?
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Because the legislature requires special skills and education related to infection control, use of chemicals, implements, apparatus, and other appliances used within the field of cosmetology
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Board
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Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
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Cosmetology
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practice of personal services for the cosmetic care of the hair, nails, and skin; including but not limited to cleaning, conditioning, reinforcing, enhancing the body surface in areas of the head, scalp, face, arms, hands, legs, feet, and trunk of the body; except services performed by a barber
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Cosmeologist
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a person who performs the services of cosmetology for compensation
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Eyelash Extensions
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the application, removal, and trimming of threadlike natural or synthetic fibers to an eyelash. Includes cleansing of the ey area and lashes. Does not include color agents, straightening agents, permanent wave solutions, bleaching, applications to the eyebrow, or other cosmetology services.
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Eyelash Technician
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Any person who is not a cosmetologist, esthetician, or advanced practice esthetician who performs the personal services limited to only eyelash extensions for compensation.
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Esthetician
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Any person who performs personal services for the cosmetic care of the skin only for compensation
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Individual License
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a license that is described in section 155A.25, subd 1a, paragraph b, clause 1
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Nail technician
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any person who performs personal services for the cosmetic care of the hands, feet, and nails only
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Manager
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Any person who is a cosmetologist, advanced practice estehtican/esthetician, nail technician, or eyelash technician practitioner who has a manager license and provides said services
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Mobile Salon
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A salon that is operated in a mobile vehicle or structure only to provide personal services
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Salon
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An area, room, or rooms employed to offer personal services.
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School
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A place where any person operates and maintains classes to teach cosmetology to the public.
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Instructor
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Any person employed by a school to prepare and present the education of cosmetology to persons who seek the education. Must maintain an active operator or manager’s license
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Person
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may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate and to partnership and other incorporated associates.
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Threading
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A method of removing hair from the eyebrows, upper lip, or other parts by using cotton threat to pull hair from follicles. Does not use wax or chemicals
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Advance Practice Esthetician
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A person who performs personal services for the cosmetic care of the skin including the use of mechanical or electrical skin care apparatuses or appliances on the epidermal layer of the skin.
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Designated Licensed Salon Manager (DLSM)
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a manager who is designated by the salon owner and registered with the board who is responsible for the salon and practitioner compliance
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School Manager
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A cosmetologist who is a salon manager and who has a school manager license - must maintain an active salon manager’s license
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Practitioner
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Any person licensed with the practice of cosmetology, ethicology, nail technology or lash technology services.
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Hairstyling
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Practice of cleaning, drying, arranging, or styling hair; including the use of hairsprays and topical agents, use and styling of hair extensions and wigs; does not include cutting or application of color, bleach, reactive chemicals, keratin, or other preparations to color or alter the structure.
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Makeup Services
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the application of a cosmetic to enhance the face or skin, including powder, foundation, rouge, eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, etc. Can include the application via air brush. Does not include permanent makeup, tattooing, or facial services.
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Three year license fees:
$195 initial practitioner, manager, or instructor license divided as: $155 for initial license and $40 for application fee.
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Renewal of practitioner fees:
$115 total divided as: $100 for each renewal and $15 for application fee.
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Renewal of manager or instructor licenses:
$145 total divided as: $130 for each renewal and $15 for application fee.
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Initial salon license
$350 total divided as: $250 for initial license and $100 for application fee
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Renewal of salon license
$250 total divided as: $175 for renewal and $50 for application fee
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Initial school license
$4,000 total divided as $3,000 for initial license and $1000 for application fee
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Renewal of school license
$2,500 total divided as: $2,000 for renewal and $500 for application fee
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Reinspection fee penalty:
$150
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Manager/owner with expired practitioner found penalty:
$150 each
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Expired practitioner or instructor found penalty:
$200
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Expired salon found penalty:
$500
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Expired school found penalty:
$1000
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Failure to display license penalty:
$100
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Failure to dispose of single-use equipment penalty:
$500
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Use of prohibited razors penalty:
$500
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Performing nail or cosmetology services as an esthetician; performing esthetician or cosmetology services in a nail salon penalty:
$500
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Owner and manager allowing an operator to work as an independent contractor penalty
$200
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Operator working as an independent contractor penalty:
$100
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Refusal or failure to comply with inspection
$500
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Practitioner late renewal fee penalty
$45
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Salon or school late renewal fee penalty:
$50
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Homebound service permit:
$50 three-year fee
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Name change
$20
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Certification of licensure
$30
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Duplicate license
$20
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Special event permit
$75 per year
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temporary military license for all fields
$100 one-year fee
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Expedited initial individual license
$150
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Expedited initial salon license
$300
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Instructor continuing education provider
$150 per year
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practitioner continuing education provider
$150 per year
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Fees are paid to:
Executive secretary of the board
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Refunds:
given in the following situations: overpayment, death or permanent disability before effective date of license, or individuals ineligibility for licensure.
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License Expiration Date:
The last day of the licensee's birth month of the year due.
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Salon license expiration date:
the last day of the month of initial licensure of the year due
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Application to be approved or denied must be completed by:
the board within 15 working days of receiving the full application and fees.
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Request for an additional review if an application contains discrepencies
must complete a complaint investigation to present to the board
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Temporary military license or expeditated license must be completed within:
5 business days after receiving the completed application and required fees.
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Practitioner licensing:
must hold an individual license to practice in the state as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail tech, eyelash tech, advanced practice esthetician, manager, or instructor.
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Practitioner qualifications:
Each classification is determined by the board which includes educational and experiential prerequisites to protect the health and safety of the practitioner and the consumer.
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Practitioner testing:
All theory, practical, and Minnesota law and rule testing must be completed by a board-approved provider. Standardized tests will be used and include the relative information to the application focusing on the competency to provide services safely.
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Practitioner licensing without a test:
licensing of persons without testing may be allowed as determined by a rule
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Practitioner temporary military license:
board shall establish temporary licenses for a cosmetologist, nail tech, and esthetician in accordance with 197.4552.
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Practitioner duration of license:
3 years
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Practitioner renewal of license:
shall be a period of three years under conditions and process established by the rule with continuing education requirments.
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Practitioner exemptions:
1. persons licensed in cosmetology in another state who is visiting for demonstrations if they are in the physical presence of a licensed cosmetologist
2. persons performing threading
3. person performing only hairstyling and makeup services as long as a 4 hour course in health, safety, and infection-control matters is completed.
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Practitioner nonresident licenses:
cosmetologist, nail tech, or esthetician can be licensed in MN if they have completed school with the same or greater hour requirements as MN and has an active license in the state in which they studied.
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How many hours for continuing education requirements must be completed before license renewal?
4 hours
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What does the 4 hours of CEUs consist of:
1 hour of instruction related to state laws and rules
| 3 hours pertaining to health, safety, and infection control.
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How many hours of CEUs must be completed within the practitioners scope of practice?
4 hours (in addition to other 4 hours)
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How long are CEU credits valid for?
3 years
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Where can CEUs be provided at?
1. board-licensed school of cosmetology
2. board-recognized professional association organized under chapter 317A or
3. board-licensed salon
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How long to hold onto proof of CEUs?
1 year beyond the credit's expiration
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How long does the practitioner have to give the board their CEUs when informed of an audit?
30 days of an audit notice.
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Special Event Services:
services that are performed at a location other than a salon - services are limited to: nonpermanent manipulation of the hair, including styling, setting, reinforcing, or extending the hair, application of nail polish to the nails and application of makeup to the skin.
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Special Event Service PERMIT:
must obtain a service permit from the board PRIOR to the event. Must have valid manager's license. Must have the approval from the board. Can only provide services within the individuals scope.
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Salon Licensing:
a person must not offer cosmetology services unless services are provided by a licensee in a licensed salon
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Salon Requirements
Must be licensed by the board in which:.1 compliance with all local and state laws relating to infeciton control, health, and safety.
2. Employment of a manager
3. if applicable, compliance with workers' compensation
4. professional liability insurance coverage of at least $25,000 per claim and $50,000 total coverage.
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Mobile Salon Requirements:
comply with requirements for a salon and in addition to: maintain permanent business address and notify the board of locations and schedules of operation of a mobile salon.
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Salon infection control standards:
minimum infection control standards for salon operation. will be inspected by the board to affirm compliance
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Residential salons:
shall not be located in a room that is used for residential purposes. Must be completely partitioned off from the living quarters.
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Salon threading exemption:
if a person only provides threading and no other services, they are exempt from the requirement of salon license.
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Salon hairstyling and makeup exemption:
if a person only provides hairstyling and makeup services and no other services, they are exempt from the requirement of salon license.
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Inspections:
Board is responsible to ensure that licensed salons and schools are in compliance with rules and laws. Those who are not incompliance are a risk to the public.
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Enforcement proceedings:
If a person is found to be violating or going to be violating a statue, rule, or order; the board may proceed as provided in legal actions.
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Enforcement of legal actions:
the board/complaint committee can bring a concern to District Court of Ramsey County to collect a temporary or permanent injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate relief to a person's salon that is in violation of the laws/regulations.
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Acts that may cause board to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, temporarily suspend, revoke the application, license or registration, censure or reprimand the person, refuse to permit, or refuse to release the person's examination grades:
1. violation of statute rule or order
2. engaged in conduct that was fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest to the practice
3. engaged in conduct that constitute malpractice, negligence, incompetence, or other violates
4. employed fraud or deception in obtaining a license
5. had similar license revoked in another jurisdiction
6. failed to meet requirements for issuance or renewal
7. advertised by false or deceptive means
8. performed services while under the influence of an intoxicant or controlled substance.
9. unprofessional conduct or practice
10. permitted an unlicensed person to offer services
11. practice, offered to practice, or attempted to practice by misrepresentation
12. failed to display a license or permit
13. violated rules governing infection control
14. refused the board to inspect
15. on top of temporary suspension orders committed an act, engaged in conduct, or committed practices that the board was determined to be a threat.
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Temporary Suspension:
Effective on the date when the written copy was recorded. Will have statute, rule, or order that was violated. Board will issue a final order after a hearing or agreement between the board and the licensee/registrant
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temporary suspension timeframe:
within 10 days of the service of the order, may request a hearing in writing. hearing must be held with its members within 5 days of the request. the board will determine to continue, modify, or terminate the suspension.
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temporary suspension continued/modified timeframe:
must be presented 5 working days after the hearing and a contested case hearing shall be scheduled within 30 days.
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Reinstatement:
Upon petition, the board may reinstate a suspended, revoked, or surrendered license.
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Prohibited uses: Single-use equipment and materials
anything that is made or constructed of paper, wood, or other porous materials can only be used for ONE application or client service
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Prohibited uses: skin-cutting equipment
Razor-type callus shavers, rasps, or graters designed and intended to cut growths of skin such as corns and calluses are prohibited. not limited to credo blades.
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Prohibited uses: substance
methyl methacrylate liquid monometers (MMA) and fumigants - including but not limited to formalin tablets or formalin liquids
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violation/penalty charges:
any violations may result in a misdemeanor charge.
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Active license
a current license that has not expired and is not retired
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Advertising
any written or graphic representation designed to promote the sale of goods or services - includes signs, displays, circulars, business cards, brochures, and materials in print, on air, or online.
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Autoclave
a device registered and listed with the FDA used to sterilize tools, equipment, and supplies by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam
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Board
Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
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Clean
Free from all soil, dirt, debris, and washed with soap and water or cleaning agent, and rinsed
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Compensation
means a monetary or nonmonetary remuneration for services
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Disinfect
use of an antimicrobial pesticide that eliminates harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses on nonporous surfaces
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Disinfectant
an antimicrobial pesticide that is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in a hospital setting and is a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide
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Good repair
an item is clean, with no holes, frayed wires, or tears in coverings, and fully operation for the purpose intended
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Hazardous
s a hazardous substance or harmful physical agent
as defined under part 5206.1500, subpart 6, or any substance defined as hazardous in Code of
Federal Regulations, title 29, part 1910.1200.
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Homebound
an individual lacksthe physical or intellectual
| capacity for independent transportation and is unable to travel independently to a licensed salon
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Licensed services
those services defined as the practice
| of cosmetology under Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.23, subdivision 3
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Mobile structure
trailer or other enclosed space towed by a vehicle, where services are held inside of
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Operator
standard license for a practitioner and not a manager license
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Physical Location
the contiguous space representing each salon that can be accessed by customers without exiting the salon
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Porous material
material that absorbs liquid or allows liquid to penetrate
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Sharps
any object that may purposefully or accidentally cur or penetrate the skin
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Sharps container
s a closed, puncture-resistant, leak-proof
container, labeled with the international biohazard symbol, that is used for handling, storage,
transportation, and disposal of sharps
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Special event
an event held for any purpose other than the
provision of licensed services, where a participant in the event may receive the limited cosmetology
services not in a licensed salon
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Sterilization
destruction of all microbial life and spores through the use of heat, steam, or chemical sterilants
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Suite-style salon
a business who specializes in leasing or renting individual rooms or suites to licensees, where the salon license
may be carried by the business or where each suite has its own salon license
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Unregulated services
exempt from regulation by the board. Unregulated services are ear piercing; body art; body painting;
henna tattoos and permanent tattoos; eyebrow embroidery; eyebrow microblading; permanent hair
removal; permanent makeup; tanning by UV radiation and spray tanning units; injectables; services
for theatrical, television, film, fashion, photography, or media productions or media appearances;
mortuary services; massage; body wraps and lymphatic drainage when performed by a massage therapist; the practice of medicine as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.081, subdivision
3; hair braiding; and threading as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.23, subdivision 13
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Work area
space where regulated services are provided. must be partitioned from other salon spaces or work areas by walls 6 feet high and doorways less than 5 feet in width
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Eyelash technology
The practice of eyelash techniciansislimited to the application,
removal, and trimming of threadlike natural or synthetic fibers to an eyelash, and includes the
cleansing of the eye area and lashes. Eyelash extensions do not include color agents, straightening
agents, permanent wave solutions, bleaching agents, applications to the eyebrow, or any other
cosmetology service.
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Advertising violation:
to advertise regulated services in an unlicensed salon or by an unlicensed practitioner
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advertising salon:
salon name must be listed as it is on the salon license. staff names must have at least the first name of the licensee.
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Advertising practitioners
practitioners may only identify themselves as the definition from the board and not with any other terms such as "medical", "Certified", "master", etc.
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Inspection protocol:
board can inspect salon at anytime the board deems necessary.
1. all licensees must allow a board inspector to inspect salon when they arrive
2. the salon owner and DLSM must cooperate if asked to arrange appointments
3. the salon owner and DLSM must have access to all salon space within the salon and give access to the board
4. all salon staff must cooperate with the inspection
5. board inspectors must carry photo-ID and produce it upon request
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Violations and orders to comply with inspection:
board must notify the salon with violation and the salon owner/DLSM must take action within 10 business days with explanation how violation was corrected, if not corrected explanation for the delay and what steps will be completed and when it will be done.
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Inspection results posting:
detailed report must be posted in the salon so it is visible at al times in the reception area or the customer entrance. must remain in place until next inspection is completed
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Salon cited for the following violations during inspection:
1. each expired practitioner's license
2. expired salon license
3. active license that is not conspicuously displayed.
4. reuse of or failure to dispose of single-use items
5. presence of prohibited callus shavers, graters, or rasps
6. refusal or failure to cooperate
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DLSM cited for the following violations during inspection:
1. each expired practitioner's license, including DLSM
2. expired salon license
3. active license that is not conspicuously displayed.
4. reuse of or failure to dispose of single-use items
5. presence of prohibited callus shavers, graters, or rasps
6. refusal or failure to cooperate
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Individual practitioner cited for the following violations during inspection:
1. each expired practitioner's license
2. expired salon license
3. active license that is not conspicuously displayed.
4. reuse of or failure to dispose of single-use items
5. presence of prohibited callus shavers, graters, or rasps
6. refusal or failure to cooperate
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Permit holder cited for the following violations during inspection:
1. each expired practitioner's license
2. reuse of or failure to dispose of single-use items
3. refusal or failure to cooperate
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Maximum penalty total for salon license
$3,000
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maximum penalty total for DLSM per salon
$2,000
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maximum penalty total for individual practitioner per salon
$1,000
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Maintaining individual license: compliance with applicable law:
licensee is responsible for verifying that the salon/school has active license and continuously complies with all applicable provisions of MN statutes and rules.
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Maintaining individual license: display of license:
1. must conspicuously post an original, unaltered, current license where practitioner practices.
2. either the license or the staff's full name must be posted at their work station
3. if the license isn't posted at the work station, it must be posted at the reception area/entrance
4. copies do not meet requirements for posting - must request a duplicate
5. licenses and names must be posted with a full, unobstructed view of the license or name.
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License renewal for individuals
licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month of the year due. License must be renewed before the 3 years has passed. Fees and full application for renewal must be completed and given to board before expiration date. If it wasn't renewed, licensee cannot practice after business hours of their expiration date.
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Designated Licensed Salon Manager:
1. must be appointed and registered with the board
2. DLSM must acknowledge responsibilities for salon
3. DLSM cannot manage more than one salon unless hours differ - which must be provided to the board
4. DLSM that is no longer working as the DLSM must notify the board and the new DLSM must be approved
5. DLSM is not required to be present at all hours of operation but remains responsible even when away from salon
6. DLSM cannot be a school manager.
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Salon Licensure application:
all forms must be given to the board with the following information:
1. salon name and legal name, salon owners, physical address, telephone number, and e-mail address
2. names, postal addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone number of all owners
3. notarized signatures of the owners/partners.
4. active certificate of assumed name
5. active certificate of organization
6. state tax id number or social security number for a sole proprietor
7. current certificate of insurance
8. current certificate of worker's compensation insurance if applicable
9. attestation to the salon's compliance with building codes
10. legible floor plan drawn to scale with dimensions of the salon as a whole
11. the name, license number, and notarized signature of the DLSM
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Maintaining salon license:
1. salons must not employ or allow unlicensed persons to perform board-regulated services
2. must comply with all applicable provisions of MN Statutes and laws
3. maintain insurance requirements - professional liability insurance & workers' comp(if applicable)
4. services only provided within the salon premesis
5. any changes must be in compliant with building codes and permit processes
6. if change of location occurs, a new salon license must be applied for. salon has 60 days to get a new license after a move
7. if change of name occurs, salon must reissue the license with the new name within 60 days.
8. change of owner occurs, salon owner has 60 days to change salon license in their name
9. if change of business structure occurs, salon license will not be transferred, must apply for new license within 60 days of change.
10 change of DLSM occurs, must update the board within 60 days.
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Salon license renewal requirements:
1. must be renewed before the last day of the month of the initial licensure of the year due.
2. fee must be paid in full
3. salon must have the information on the application
4. DLSM information must be on the application
5. professional liability and workers compensation insurance
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failure to renew before expiration date:
board will return an incomplete renewal application to the applicant with list of items that are incomplete. salon cannot operate without the license and will be considered delinquent if they do operate. if the completed renewal application is not completed to the board within 6 months, the salon cannot renew the license and must apply for a new license.
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Salon physical requirements
1. display of salon name - at the salon's entrance
2. space must meet building codes, fire codes, and zoning codes
3. all walls ceilings, ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, and other fixtures must be kept free from dust and dirt and in good repair at all times.
4. floors must be kept clean from hair, nails, skin, wax, liquids, and other debris at all times and in good repair - CARPET IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
5. electricity must comply with safety standards, appliances must comply with state fire code - outlets must not have more than 2 appliances unless plugged into an UL-listed power strip, must have circuit breaker on power strips and not into another strip. extension cords into outlet and not another cord.
6. each salon must have one designated sink for handwashing and cleaning and disinfecting of tools and implements. designated sink cannot be restroom sink, water fountain, mop sink, pedicure tub, or shampoo bowl. Must have hot and cold running water. Liquid foam soap with single-service paper towel or cloth towels. sufficient to size to wash tools used in salon. area adjacent to sink to dry tools and disinfect.
7. restrooms must be available in salon or adjacent common area.
8. ventilation must comply with building codes and OSHA requirements.
9. furniture and fixtures must be clean and in good repair. fire extinguisher maintained annually in compliance with state fire code requirements.
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Salon Operational Requirements - minimum requirements
1. readily accessible first aid kit
2. comply with federal hazard communication standards by:
having SDS sheet of each product used in the salon available at all times and ensuring all licensees are aware and educated yearly
3. active salon license with DLSM showing in salon
4. all licensee must have their license visible in the salon
5. must post inspection results to public within the salon
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Infection Control Requirements: Duties
Salon owner & DLSM must ensure all infection control requirements are followed and that items, tools, and equipment follow the infection control requirements
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Infection Control Requirements: Hand-washing
Licensees must wash their hands with soap and water and dry them with a single-service paper or cloth towel or air dryer before providing service to a client. Or alcohol based hand-rub with a minimum of 60% alcohol if hands are free from lotion, ointments, products, or visible soil.
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Infection Control Requirements: Cleaning
Before disinfecting, surfaces must be cleaned of visible debris and disposable parts by washing with soap and water or a cleaning agent, rinsed, dried, and then disinfected. Cleaning agents must have correct labels on them if are in a different container.
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What kind of disinfectant is allowed?
Hospital-level, EPA-registered disinfectants that are labeled as bactericidal, viricidal, and fungicidal may be used. Alcohol is not acceptable. Bleach products must have an EPA registration for hospital-level disinfectant.
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Disinfectant solutions:
1. Manufacturer's directions must be followed including contact time, safety precautions, dilution requirements, and proper disposal
2. Disinfectant solutions must be legibly labeled with the disinfectant name and any dilution requirements.
3. All surfaces of a tool must be disinfected by fully submerging the item in disinfectant in a covered container for the full contact time listed, then must be rinsed to prevent exposure of chemicals to clients. Items should be dried before storing.
4. Each salon must have disinfectant containers with covers that are large enough to hold tools and implements that need to be disinfected.
5. Licensees should be wearing gloves or use tongs to avoid contact with disinfectant.
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Infection Control Requirements: Sterlizing
1. any tool that is used to puncture or invade the skin must be cleaned and then sterilized before the tool can be reused. After it is sterilized, it must be stored in a sterilization pouch or container in which it was sterilized that has a batch number and date of sterilization.
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Autoclaves, steam or dry heat sterilizers, chemical vapor sterilizers, and any other sterilizing device
1. must be registered with the FDA
2. Must be spore tested through an independent lab every 30 days, results must be kept on site of 36 months. They cannot be used if spore testing is completed. If a positive spore is received, the product may not be used until a negative result is received.
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Infection Control Requirements: Blood and body fluid exposure
Service must be stopped whenever an unexpected cut, abrasion, or other injury occurs during a services with exposure to blood or other body fluids.
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What to do when blood or bodily fluids appear within a service:
1. Licensee put on gloves
2. Rinse the wound with running water, if able
3. Clean with antiseptic solution and cover with sterile bandage
4. If the wound is on a licensee, they must wear a glove or finger cover covering the wound, if the wound is on the client - licensee must wear gloves on both hands
5. any contaminated material must be placed in a plastic bag, sealed, and discarded
6. If injury occurs during the service, it must be paused and all equipment with blood or bodily fluids must be removed and disinfected.
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Infection control requirements: Storage of items
1. disinfected items must be stored in clean, closed containers, cupboards, drawers, or on/covered with a clean towel.
2. Storage containers must have solid sides and lids must be cleaned and disinfected weekly or before if visibly soiled.
3. Plastic or paper bags must not be used to store disinfected items unless they have been sterilized.
4. Items pulled out for services must not come into contact with contaminated services
5. Tools that are pulled out for service prior to arrival must be placed on and covered by a clean cloth or paper towel.
6. Immediately after service, tools, linens, and other nonelectrical items that have been removed from clean storage must be placed in covered and closed containers labeled used or immediately cleaned and disinfected/sterilized.
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Infection Control Requirements: Safety & Infection control practices
1. only clean, disinfected or sterilized tools can be used on a client
2. a supply of disinfected or sterilized tools, single-use supplies, and disinfectant must be present and available for use based on the volume that will be used that day.
3. All fluids, semifluids, creams, waxes, and powders must be kept in clean, covered containers with a solid cover and must be dispensed in a clean manner so unused supply isn't contaminated.
4. Products must be legibly labeled if not in original container.
5. Each pencil cosmetic must be sharped before use with a disinfected pencil sharpener
6. licensees must comply with all manufacturer's directions for product and equipment use.
7. no services should be performed on clients with open wounds or sores
8. Animals are not allowed in the salon
9. live fish, leeches, snails, or other living creatures cannot be used for cosmetic services
10. Uncovered food or beverages are not allowed in the presence of an uncovered disinfectant
11. Licensees must not eat or smoke while performing services
12. tools cannot be placed in clothes, aprons, pockets, bags, holsters etc.
13. tools dropped on the floor should be removed from the work station and cleaned and disinfected/sterilized.
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When licensees must wear gloves:
1. performing extractions, waxing, or hair removal services
2. using a device that penetrates the skin
3. providing service to the skin where the skin barrier is not intact
4. licensee's skin is not intact or is compromised
5. mixing or touching disinfectant solutions
6. recommended or required by manufacturer's direction for product or device
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Infection control requirements: Laundered items
1. towel, robes, linen used to cover client services must only be used once and then laundered with detergent and hot water in a washing machine, dried on hot, and immediately stored in a clean/covered container
2. plastic or nylon capes/aprons may be washed in a machine and dried on any setting in a dryer or may be disinfected with spray.
3. Used or soiled towels, linens, and capes must be stored in a closed container labeled "used"
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Infection control requirements: electrical and electronic tools
1. all electronic tools must be cleaned and disinfected or sterilized after each use including the body, handle, and tool
2. anything that is designed to be removed, MUST be removed and cleaned between each use.
3. disinfected electrical tools must be stored when not in use on a surface, stand or hook, or closed container.
4. skin care machines and equipment must be cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Infection control requirements: Single-use items - list of single use items
foam toe separators, foam buffer blocks, pedicure tub liners, pumice bars or stones, chamois, paper, or foam flip-flops or slippers; nail files unless governed by item B; sanding bands or sleeves; paper sandpaper drill bits; wooden applicators; cotton balls, cotton pads, or swabs; gauze pads; sponges; neck strips; wax strips; under-eye pads; tape; and other
items made with paper, wood, foam, or other porous materials. once used, must be immediately disposed of in a trash can after each use.
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Infection control requirements: Single-use items
new items must be stored in a clean covered container with solid sides and lids containing only new/disinfected items. new items in the original sealed packaging may be stored out in the open.
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Infection control requirements: Wax and paraffin services
1. wax pots and paraffin warmers must be kept covered and exterior cleaned daily.
2. debris in the wax pot or warmer has been contaminated by contact with skin, uncleaned applicators, or double dipping - then it must be emptied and wax must be discarded.
3. disposable spatulas and wooden sticks or applicators can only be dipped once then discarded unless the wax is single-use.
4. any surface touched by a wax stick must be cleaned and disinfected immediate after service.
5. paraffin wax must be portioned out for each client in a bag or other container and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination.
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Infection control requirements: Salon Fixtures
1. counters, tables, reception-area chairs, and desks must be cleaned daily with soap and water or cleaning agent.
2. work surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected daily or covered with a clean cloth or paper towel or sheet
3. rolling carts, work trays, or other containers used to hold tools must be cleaned and disinfected weekly or if visibly soiled.
4. hair and debris must removed from the floor immediately after each service.
5. towel warmers must be disinfected daily
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Infection control requirements: eyelash extension services
1. Eyelash stands, holders, pallets, and trays must be cleaned and disinfected before use with each client.
2. glue pallets and holders must be cleaned and disinfected before use with each client.
3. eyelashes must be stored in a clean, closed container or in a closed, original packaging. eyelash extensions that are removed from the container for one client's services cannot be used for another client's services. when removing eyelashes from the container, the licensee must use a disinfected scissors, blade, or other tool to snip a portion of the strip.
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Salon Prohibitions
1. prohibited substances include methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid monomers, formalin tablets, formalin liquids, or other fumigants
2. skin cutting equipment
3. roll-on wax
4. UV sterilizers or light boxes do not qualify for infection control
5. autoclave packaging of tools unless an autoclave is used in the salon and in compliance
6. electric or battery operated files or drills not specifically manufactured
7. practitioners must not use tools provided by customers unless it is first cleaned and disinfected or sterilized. Tools must not be used and immediately removed from the salon
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Salon Supervision
owner and DLSM are responsible for the salon and must ensure:
1. all practitioners who perform services are in compliance
2. each practitioner is currently licensed.
salon must register one person for the DLSM. the salon manager and DLSM must maintain on the salon premises and work time records should be given to board if requested. any salon that leases space to one or more practitioner must provide tracked hours worked.
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Salon located in Private Residences:
1. salon must meet all requirements of this chapter
2. salon space cannot be used for residential purposes at any time
3. salon must be completely separated from the residential areas - must be permanent, solid partition from floor to ceiling between the salon and residential areas - any door between must be kept closed at all times.
4. all services must be provided in the salon space itself.
5. laundry tubs cannot be used as shampoo bowls
6. if salon space does not include a restroom, licensees and customers must have access to the residential bathroom - medications/hazardous substances in residential bathroom must be kept in a locked cupboard
7. salon owner or DLSM is at the home when a board inspector visits, the board must be allowed space for an inspection.
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Licensed services not offered in a licensed salon: nursing homes/assisted living facilities
1. residents in these facilities are considered to be homebound residents and are able to receive services within said facility.
2. only homebound residents are able to be served within the salon
3. the use of the unlicensed salon is restricted to: board-licensed practitioners of cosmetology services who have service permits and provide services for homebound residents, staff employed by the facility providing services is limited to washing, setting, and trimming hair, filing applying and removing nail polish, and makeup application, family members providing services to their own homebound family members, and volunteer providing services without compensation.
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Special Event Permits:
Only licensees with active manager's license may apply for a special event permit and have professional liability coverage
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Permit holder can only provide the following services:
1. cosmetologists can style, reinforce, or extend hair
2. cosmetologists and nail technicians can apply and remove nail polish
3. cosmetologists, estheticians, and advanced practice estheticians may remove and apply makeup, except eyelash extensions may not be removed or applied.
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Special Event Permits:
1. permits expire on Dec 31 of the year in which it was issued
2. one permit covers all events registered by the permit holder for the calendar year
3. each event must be registered online at least 48 hours prior to the event
4. permit holder must print the special events permit and have on hand at every event
5. must comply with all infection control requirements
6. must provide sufficient number of tools
7. hours spent working at special event do not count towards work hours a licensed salon is required to obtain under licenses
8. cannot use permit to provide regulated services in a mobile vehicle/structure.
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Homebound permit:
1. homebound permit gives licensee to provide services in a nursing home or residence of an individual who is homebound.
2. permit is issued for three-year cycle
3. is only considered valid if the practitioner's license is active
4. permit holder must maintain professional liability insurance
5. comply with infection control requirements
6. hours do not count towards licensed salon hour requirements
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How to obtain a homebound permit:
1. hold an active practitioner license
2. provide current certificate of insurance
3. attest that services will be provided to only individuals in nursing home setting or homebound individual
4. must hold license on hand at all times
5. pay the fees required by MN statutes
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Intoxicants & Controlled substances:
licensees must not perform services while consuming or under the influence of an intoxicant or controlled substances
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License Cycle: individual license
three-year license cycle. first year of the license cycle may consist of less than 12 months and begins on the issuance date and ends on the last date of the licensee's birth month. second and third year of license cycle consists of 12 months each and last day of the licensee's birth month
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License cycle: salon license
board will be issue the salon license on a three-year license cycle - begins on the issuance date and ends three years later on the last day of the month.
