DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 670 Original 2022 Regular Session Butler
Abstract: Provides relative to examination and licensing fees.
Present law provides that each examination team member shall receive compensation in the form
of a per diem in the amount set forth in present law and may be reimbursed for necessary expenses
incurred in the discharge of his duties, as approved by the board, and paid in accordance with the
state travel regulations.
Proposed law provides that each examination team member shall receive compensation and shall be
reimbursed for expenses incurred in the discharge of his duties, as approved by the board, and paid
in accordance with the state travel regulations.
Present law provides that examinations for special permits shall be given at least twice per year.
Proposed law deletes present law and instead provides that examinations for special permits shall
be scheduled following receipt of an application for a special permit from an individual who is
required to pass an examination for issuance of the permit.
Present law provides that an applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with taking an
examination at an off-site testing center.
Proposed law deletes present law and instead provides that an applicant shall be responsible for all
costs associated with taking an examination administered by a testing service.
Present law provides a list a fees for certificate and licensing for cosmetologist, esthetician,
manicurists, teachers, managers, and beauty shop or salon owners that shall be assessed by the La.
State Board of Cosmetology.
Proposed law deletes present law and provides that for each application for an initial license, permit,
or certificate of registration and each annual renewal of such license, permit, or certificate of
registration for a cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, or instructor, and each renewal is $35.
Proposed law further provides that the fees will be non-refundable.
Present law provides that the fee for beauty shop or salon and mobile salon for residents is $30.
Present law further provides that the fee for non-residents is $65. Proposed law deletes the separate licensing fees for residents and non-residents provided in present
law and instead provides that each beauty shop or salon, home care permit, and mobile salon shall
pay a licensing fee of $40.
Present law provides for the initial inspection fee for salons, mobile salons, or both rentals.
Proposed law deletes the separate permit fees for booth, special, and temporary permits found in
present law and instead provides that the initial inspection fee for salon, mobile salon, or booth rental
required for licensure, change of ownership, or change of location shall be $40.
Present law provides that the school registration including one "in-state" transfer for residents and
non-residents is $10 upon entering the course.
Proposed law deletes the separate requirements for residents and non-residents found in present law
and instead provides that the student registration including one "in-state" transfer is $10 upon
entering the course.
Present law provides that the school registration fee for residents is $315 and for non-residents is
$615.
Proposed law deletes the separate requirements for residents and non-residents and instead provides
that the fee is $315.
Present law provides that the fee for renewal of certificate of registration for a school for residents
is $165 and non-residents is $465. Present law further provides that the fee for failure to timely
renew is $150.
Proposed law deletes the fee for non-residents.
Present law provides that the board shall pay a per diem of $100 to each board member and each
examination team member.
Proposed law provides that the board shall pay a $100 per diem to each examination team member.
(Amends R.S. 37:585(C), 586(A)(4) and (6), and 599)