§ 30-27-1 — Unlawful acts

(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice barbering, barber permanent waving, cosmetology, hairstyling, waxing, aesthetics or nail care in this state without a license or certification issued under the provisions of this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a licensed or certified aesthetician, barber, barber crossover, barber permanent wavist, cosmetologist, cosmetologist crossover, hairstylist, waxing specialist or nail technician unless the person has been licensed or obtained certification under the provisions of this article and the license or certification has not expired, been suspended or revoked.

(b) No salon, except through a licensee or certification, may render any service or engage in any activity which, if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practices licensed or certified under the provisions of this article.

(c) No school, except through a certified instructor, may instruct, render any service or engage in any activity which, if taught, rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practices licensed under the provisions of this article.

Legislative History

2020 Reg. Sess., HB4011; 2020 Reg. Sess., HB4099; 2019 Reg. Sess., HB2951; 2018 Reg. Sess., HB4550; 2016 Reg. Sess., SB524; 2015 Reg. Sess., HB2777; 2009 Reg. Sess., HB2531; 1996 Reg. Sess., HB4591; 1992 Reg. Sess., SB554; 1980 Reg. Sess., SB37; 1977 Reg. Sess., SB585