The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Michelle Ridge. DIGEST SB 412 Original 2020 Regular Session Barrow Present law provides for the regulation and licensure of a cosmetologist and salon owner pursuant to the La. Cosmetology Act. Proposed law prohibits a person from doing either of the following: (1)Working in a salon unless he possesses a certificate of registration to practice cosmetology. (2)Owning a salon, including a natural hair braiding salon, unless he possesses a certificate of registration as a beauty salon or salon. Present law provides for administrative orders and penalties and court proceedings. Proposed law provides that any person who violates proposed law shall be subject to any administrative penalty or order issued by the board or any judicial decision as provided in present law. Effective August 1, 2020. (Adds R.S. 37:606.1)