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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
SENATE BILL 157 By: Bergstrom
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to State Board of Cosmetology and
Barbering; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 199.4,
which relates to executive director; requiring
employment of certain position; establishing
eligibility requirements for certain position; and
providing an effective date .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O. S. 2021, Section 199.4, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 199.4. A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
shall employ an executive director who shall be in charge of the
office of the Board. The executive director shall have such
qualifications as shall be established by rules of the Board;
provided, the executive director shall not be actively engaged in
the practice of cosmetology or barbering while serving as executive
director. The executive director shall:
1. Devote his or her entire time to the duties of the office;
2. Receive salary and benefits as provided by law;
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3. Keep and preserve all books and records pertaining to the
Board;
4. Have authority, in the name of and in behalf of the Board,
to issue all licenses, certificates of registration, permits,
orders, and notices;
5. Have authority to collect all fees and penalties provided
for by the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act;
6. Make quarterly reports to the Board of all monies collected
and the sources from which derived ;
7. Have authority to approve payrolls and all claims for the
Board;
8. Have authority to employ staff;
9. Keep a continuous inventory of all properties, excluding
supplies, belonging to the Board; and
10. Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board.
B. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall employ an
assistant executive director who shall assist in all duties of the
executive director. The assistant executive director shall:
1. Devote his or her entire time to the duties o f the office;
2. Hold a current Oklahoma master instructor license; and
3. Be qualified by education and experience.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.
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