More Laws and Rules

Question 1

The board shall adopt rules to establish a uniform process by which an applicant who has been convicted of a ___________________ shall be considered for licensing.

Answer 1

felony

154.46

Question 2

A monetary or non-monetary remuneration for services.

Answer 2

Compensation

2105.0010

Question 3

Ear piercing, body wrapping, tattooing, theatrical makeup, mortuary, massage, depilitation and hair braiding are __________________________.

Answer 3

unregulated services in the State of Minnesota

2105.0010

Question 4

Inspectors may discuss the results of the inspection at its conclusion, in private, with _________________, __________________, or a responsible person designated in writing by the salon manager.

Answer 4

salon owner, salon manager

2105.0120

Question 5

Applicants whose most recent active license has expired by more than three years must complete a refresher program of a minimum of __________ for a cosmetologist, _______________, for an esthetician, or _________ for a manicurist.

Answer 5

155 hours, 60 hours, 35 hours

2105.0210

Question 6

A place where any person operates and maintains a class to teach cosmetology to the public for compensation.

Answer 6

School

154.42

Question 7

The practice of personal service for compensation for the cosmetic care of the hair, skin and/or nails.

Answer 7

Cosmetology

154.42

Question 8

No salon advertising stating licensure by the State of Minnesota shall include reference to any _____________________.

Answer 8

unregulated services

2105.0110D

Question 9

___________________ includes clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hair pins, rollers, scissors, needles, and threads.

Answer 9

Simple braiding devices

2105.0010

Question 10

Who has the power and duties necessary for the administration of the provisons of Chapter 155A?

Answer 10

The Board

154.43

Question 11

An area, room, or rooms employed to offer personal services.

Answer 11

Salon

154.42

Question 12

Services shall not be knowingly performed on any person who has _______________________.

Answer 12

communicable disease, condition, or parasite

2105.0380

Question 13

If the physical license is posted in the reception area, the individual licensee’s ____________ shall be posted at the work station.

Answer 13

name

2105.0380

Question 14

“The Board” means the _____________________________.

Answer 14

Board of Cosmetology Examiners (BCE)

154.42

Question 15

When the salon manager is not on duty, they may specify in writing a responsible person who is also a ___________________ to act in their place.

Answer 15

licensed manager

2105.0390

Question 16

Any disinfectant used in a salon must be registered with the ________________ as a ______________ agent and be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Answer 16

U.S. EPA, tuberculocidal

2105.038

Question 17

If the salon is open by appointment only, the salon owner shall designate ___________ when he or she will be available at the salon for inspection by the BCE.

Answer 17

one half day per month

2105.0120

Question 18

License applicants claiming training and hours of experience in a foreign country shall supply official ___________________________ of all documentation and evidence to the BCE for consideration.

Answer 18

English language transcripts

2105.0150

Question 19

It is a violation to advertise in any manner that is ______________________ with respect to any services or policies offered by the licensee.

Answer 19

misleading or inaccurate

2105.0110

Question 20

Cosmetologists must complete _____________ hours of preclinical, _______________ hours of skill, and __________________ hours of theory prior to licensure.

Answer 20

240, 1130, 420

2120.0510

Question 21

Manicurists must complete ___________ hours of preclinical and _______________ hours of planned clinical instruction and experience prior to licensure.

Answer 21

50, 150

2110.0530

Question 22

A cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician or salon manager must provide documentation of at least _____________ hours or __________ hours per year for the last three years in order to be relicensed.

Answer 22

1800, 400

2105.0200

Question 23

If a salon license has lapsed by more than _________, the salon shall cease operations until a new salon application has been submitted.

Answer 23

30 days

2105.0340

Question 24

An esthetician must have ___________ hours preclinical and ____________ hours planned clinical experience in applied sciences prior to licensure.

Answer 24

120, 200

2110.0520

Question 25

In order to be considered for reciprocity, the applicant shall complete a ___________________ demonstrating knowledge of Minnesota statues and rules.

Answer 25

written exam 2105.0180

Question 26

Permanent wave rods and supplies must be stored in clean, _____________ containers, or covered by a clean _________ when not in use.

Answer 26

closed, towel 2105.0380

Question 27

Licensees shall ensure that all __________ is removed from the floor after _______________.

Answer 27

hair, each haircut 2105.0380

Question 28

As an alternative to laundering, aprons and capes made of solid, non-woven plastic may be ___________________________ and hung to dry at least _______ feet from the work station.

Answer 28

disinfected on all sides, 5 2105.0380

Question 29

A beauty salon and barber shop may be operated in the same establishment, provided a conspicuously displayed sign that states ________________ in letters at least ____________ in height defines the beauty salon area.

Answer 29

"Beauty Salon", 2 inches 2105.0400

Question 30

What does "staff" refer to?

Answer 30

Personnel of the BCE 2105.0010

Question 31

An applicant who has ceased all practice of cosmetology is considered a(n) ____________________________.

Answer 31

inactive licensee 2105.0200

Question 32

All combs and brushes must be properly cleaned and disinfected ______________________ each use.

Answer 32

before and after 2105.0380

Question 33

A ___________________ or ______________ shall be placed between the client's head and the shampoo bowl during shampooing.

Answer 33

towel, protective paper 2105.0380

Question 34

_______________________ are defined as the practice of cosmetology under Minnesota Statutes 155.03 Sub. 2, and include the fitting of ___________ and _______________ and the dressing of wigs and hair pieces while on the head.

Answer 34

Licensed services, wigs, hairpieces 2105.0010

Question 35

The term __________ may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate.

Answer 35

person

Question 36

Salons must show evidence of liability insurance of at least ________________ for each claim, and ______________ total coverage for each operator, for each policy year.

Answer 36

$25,000, $50,000 154.47

Question 37

The _________________ of the BCE shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board.

Answer 37

Executive secretary 154.002

Question 38

An application for a salon license must include which five items?

Answer 38

1. Salon name and address and names and addresses of salon owners 2. Notarized signature of owners 3. Hours of salon operation 4. Evidence of compliance with local building codes 5. Salon floor plan on an 8 1/2" x 14" paper 2105.0310

Question 39

_________________ includes any written or graphic representation designed to elicit enrollment, or the sale of goods or services, and includes signs, displays, circulars, brocures, and recruitment material.

Answer 39

Advertising 2105.0010

Question 40

A license is ___________ when an individual's license has expired prior to renewal. The individual shall be reissued a license after submission of a request for renewal.

Answer 40

lapsed 2105.0210

Question 41

Licensees must remove all ___________ and _____________ the shampoo bowl immediately after each use.

Answer 41

hair, rinse 2105.0380

Question 42

An applicant may receive credit for ______________ percent of hours of training earned in a non-Minnesota school.

Answer 42

100% 2105.0150

Question 43

An individual who has an inactive Minnesota license and whose most recent active license has expired by ________________ shall be reissued an active license for the remainder of the licensing period.

Answer 43

less than three years 2105.0210

Question 44

Any person who, for compensation, performs personal services for the cosmetic care of the hands, feet, and nails only.

Answer 44

Manicurist 154.42

Question 45

The licensee shall _________________________ before any service with each new patron.

Answer 45

wash their hands with hot water and liquid hand soap 2105.0380

Question 46

Upon a change in salon location or salon ownership, the salon's owner must apply for and receive a new license stating the new information within ______________.

Answer 46

60 days 2105.0350

Question 47

There shall be at least ___________ additional square feet of work space for each additional cosmetologist or esthetician, and __________ additional square feet of work space for each additional manicurist.

Answer 47

50, 35 2105.0360

Question 48

A leased work space in an established salon (chair rental) shall be at least ____________ square feet for a cosmetologist of esthetician.

Answer 48

50 2105.0400

Question 49

Esthetician training consists of a course of training of ________________ hours.

Answer 49

600 2110.0520

Question 50

There shall be at least __________ square feet of work space for a one practitioner manicurist salon

Answer 50

100 2105.0360

Question 51

The BCE shall elect a chair and secretary ________________________.

Answer 51

annually 154.002

Question 52

A refresher program consists of ___________ hours for cosmetologists, ______________ hours for estheticians, and _______________ hours for a manicurist.

Answer 52

155, 60, 35 2105.0210

Question 53

Licensees shall not ____________________________ while performing any services.

Answer 53

eat, drink or smoke 2105.0380

Question 54

Each licensee shall have ______________________ brushes and combs.

Answer 54

an adequate supply of 2105.0380

Question 55

Hair and all debris shall be removed from all instruments and items, and all items must be _______________ and _______________ before submerging completely in disinfectant.

Answer 55

washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed 2105.0380

Question 56

There shall be at least _________________ containers used exclusively for soiled towels and linen.

Answer 56

one 2105.0370

Question 57

Current licenses of salon personnel shall be conspicuously posted in the _______________ or ___________________.

Answer 57

reception area, work station 2105.0380

Question 58

There shall be a ________________________ at every work station.

Answer 58

waste receptacle 2105.0370

Question 59

Cosmetologist training consists of a course of training of _________________ hours.

Answer 59

1550 2110.0510

Question 60

Any person who violates any of the provisions of sections 155A is guilty of a ________________.

Answer 60

misdemeanor 154.54

Question 61

Services including ear piercing, body wrapping, permanent hair removal, tattooing. artificial tanning, theatrical or mortuary services, massage services, and hair braiding services are considered ___________________.

Answer 61

unregulated by the State of Minnesota 2105.0010

Question 62

Licensees shall not carry combs or other implements in ___________________.

Answer 62

their pockets 2105.0380

Question 63

Rollers, pins, clips, and hairnets shall be cleaned and disinfected ________________________.

Answer 63

at least once per week 2105.0380

Question 64

________________________ is a natural form of hair manipulation that results in tension on the hair strands by beading, braiding, twisting, cornrowing, or adding extensions.

Answer 64

Hair braiding 2105.0010

Question 65

Each salon must post a sign indicating "This salon has been licensed and inspected by the State of Minnesota. A copy of the most recent inspection is available for your review upon request." How big does this sign need to be?

Answer 65

5" x 7" 2105.0120

Question 66

Salons offering unregulated services must post a sign stating "Unregulated service. The following services offered by are not regulated by the State of Minnesota. ." How large do the letters on this sign need to be?

Answer 66

one inch 2105.0100

Question 67

If a licensee changes their name or address, they have _____________ days to notify the board in writing of the change.

Answer 67

30 2105.0190

Question 68

All licenses expire on the last day of _______________ of the year due.

Answer 68

your birth month

Question 69

Each cosmetology salon shall be subject to inspection __________________ the board deems it necessary to confirm compliance.

Answer 69

as often and at any time 2105.0120

Question 70

The Board shall have the authority to employ such _______________________ as it may deem necessary to ensure compliance.

Answer 70

inspectors, clerks, deputies, and other assistants 154.002

Question 71

A ______________________ is any person who conducts, operates, or managesa cosmetology school or salon, and who also instructs in or provides services.

Answer 71

manager 154.42

Question 72

There shall be at least _______________ square feet of work space for a one practitioner cosmetology salon.

Answer 72

120 2105.0360

Question 73

Manicurist training courses consist of _____________ total hours of training.

Answer 73

350 2110.0530

Question 74

A contagious or infectious disease or condition is _______________ to other non-infected persons.

Answer 74

communicable 2105.0010

Question 75

The current salon license shall be conspicuously posted in ____________________.

Answer 75

the reception area 2105.0380

Question 76

There shall be at least one large, covered container for the disposal of ______________ and ________________.

Answer 76

hair trimmings, garbage 2105.0380

Question 77

All salon licenses expire on _________________________ of initial licensure of the year due, and licensees are responsible for renewing their own licenses.

Answer 77

the last day of the month 2105.0330

Question 78

No salon advertisement stating licensure by the State of Minnesota shall include reference to any _____________________ offered by the salon.

Answer 78

unregulated services 2105.0110

Question 79

______________________ is a signed, notarized statement attesting the the truth of facts stated within.

Answer 79

Documentation 2105.0010

Question 80

There shall be at least ___________ electrical outlet at each work station. Work stations may include one extension cord not to exceed __________ in length.

Answer 80

one, 6 feet 2105.0360

Question 81

Before a permanent license is given to a salon, the board will issue a _____________ which will enable the salon to open for business.

Answer 81

provisional license 2105.0310

Question 82

The manager and owner of a salon shall maintain ____________________ for all employees. This record is to be kept on salon premises.

Answer 82

work time records 2105.0390

Question 83

All licensees much have a valid ___________________ in their possession while working in the salon.

Answer 83

photo state or government issued ID

Question 84

The ______________ is the physical area in a salon that is where cosmetology supplies, products or chemicals are prepared, measured, mixed, proportioned, or disposed of.

Answer 84

dispensary 2105.0010

Question 85

Work stations can include one extension cord, provided it is not longer than six feet in length. (True or False)

Answer 85

True 2105.0380

Question 86

It is necessary for a licensed health care facility to have a licensed salon on premise in order for nursing and patient care personnel or volunteers to wash, set, or trim residents' hair. (True or False)

Answer 86

False 2105.0400

Question 87

Refresher courses shall be at least _______________ in length for cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists.

Answer 87

40 hours 2110.0540

Question 88

The leased work space (chair rental) for a manicurist in an existing salon shall be at least ____________ square feet.

Answer 88

35 2105.0400

Question 89

To obtain a manager's license, applicants must have a current operator's license, and at least ________________ of licensed practice within the last three years prior to application.

Answer 89

2700 hours 2105.0160

Question 90

There shall be at least ___________ square feet or work space for a one person esthetician salon.

Answer 90

110 2105.0360

Question 91

The salon owner shall inform the board in writing within _______________ of a salon name change.

Answer 91

60 Days 2105.0350

Question 92

All violations cited by board staff shall be corrected within ___________ business days, and written notification of the correction shall be sent to the board within ______________.

Answer 92

ten, ten business days 2105.0120

Question 93

_______________________ means the practice of cosmetology in a licensed salon, or the practice of a licensed esthetician in connection with medical care in the office of a licensed physician.

Answer 93

Licensed practice 154.42

Question 94

Any person who, for compensation, performs services on hair, skin, and nails.

Answer 94

Cosmetologist 154.42