Req. No. 6432 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021) HOUSE BILL 2717 By: Bell AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 199.9, as last amended by Section 7, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 201 4 (59 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 199.9), which relates to cosmetology and barber establishments; authorizing performance of services in a place other than an establishment; and providing an effective date . BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2011, Section 199.9, as last amended by Section 7, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2014 (59 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 199.9), is amended to read as follows: Section 199.9 A. The State Board of Cosmet ology and Barbering shall not issue a license for a cosmetology or barber establishment until an inspection has been made of the salon and equipment, including the sanitary facilities thereof. Temporary approval pending inspection may be made upon sworn a ffidavit by the license applicant that all requirements have been met. No license shall be issued for a cosmetology or barber establishment to be operated in a Req. No. 6432 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 private home or residence unless the salon is located in a room or rooms not used or occupied f or residential purposes. B. 1. Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to practice cosmetology or barbering in any place other than a licensed establishment or school licensed by the Board. 2. In an emergency such as illness, invalidism, or death, a licensed operator A practitioner licensed or certified by the Board may perform cosmetology or barbering services for a person by appointment in a place other than a licensed cosmetology or barber establishment or cosmetology or barber school. C. A person licensed as a cosmetologist may perform cosmetology services in a barber establishment. A person licensed as a barber may perform barbering services in a cosmetology establishment. Any salon which provides both cosmetology and barbering services must obtain a license from the Board. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021. 58-1-6432 LRB 12/21/20