Barbering and cosmetology.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Business and Professions Code to update the establishment licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology businesses in California. It extends the authority of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology until 2031, requires partnerships and LLCs to obtain licenses for their establishments, and mandates that corporations be registered with the Secretary of State. The bill also addresses licensing for federally recognized tribes, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training, while expanding criminal penalties for unlicensed activity to include partnerships and LLCs.
Key provisions
- Extends the authority of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology until January 1, 2031.
- Requires partnerships and LLCs to obtain licenses for establishments where licensed activities occur.
- Mandates corporate registration with the Secretary of State for corporations operating such establishments.
- Allows federally recognized tribes to apply for and receive licensure, exempting them from Secretary of State registration requirements.
- Modifies apprenticeship regulations, requiring compliance with the Shelley-Maloney Apprentice Labor Standards Act and approval from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
- Authorizes on-the-job training by licensed professionals for apprentices.
- Expands criminal penalties for operating unlicensed businesses to include partnerships and LLCs.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a state-mandated local program.
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