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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 183 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session White
Present law establishes the Louisiana Cosmetology Act and provides for definitions and
regulations.
Proposed law provides for clarification of the definition of "esthetics" and "manager".
Proposed law provides that manicuring shall not include the use of blades or graters for
callous or skin removal.
Present law provides that any cosmetology salon owner who is not a licensed cosmetologist,
any manicuring salon owner who is not a licensed manicurist, and any esthetics salon owner
who is not a licensed esthetician shall employ a manager who is a licensed cosmetologist and
the manager shall not be absent from the salon more than two working days per week.
Proposed law provides that such owner shall employ one or more registered managers who
shall be licensed cosmetologists, and further provides that a registered manager shall be
present at the salon during all hours of operation and shall be responsible for ensuring that
all persons practicing cosmetology within the facility are appropriately licensed and follow
all applicable laws and rules and regulations.
Present law provides for requirements for application for a cosmetology school certificate
of registration.
Proposed law retains present law and changes the requirement of a surety bond from $5,000
to $30,000 for a school which charges tuition to show proof of financial responsibility.
Proposed law repeals present law regarding inactive certificate of registration and
reactivation of certificate.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Amends R.S. 37:563(6), (8), and (10), 589(A), 594(B)(10), and 600(A)(12); repeals R.S.
37:588)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Commerce to the
engrossed bill:
1. Reorganize language to improve readability.
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