SB 654
Establishing salon training program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a salon training program in West Virginia. It defines key terms related to barbering, cosmetology, and aesthetics, including clarifying that hair braiding and threading are not regulated. The bill also creates a program allowing licensed salons to employ trainees under the supervision of licensed providers, providing a pathway for individuals to gain experience and potentially become licensed stylists. Finally, the bill exempts safe services from licensure.
Key provisions
- Defines terms related to barbering, cosmetology, and aesthetics.
- Creates a salon training program allowing salons to employ unlicensed trainees.
- Establishes requirements for the salon training program, including supervision and disclosure.
- Clarifies that hair braiding and threading are not regulated by the board.
- Establishes requirements for the training program, including 1,000 hours of supervised practice.
- Allows individuals to elect to practice solely as a barber.
- Provides for attorney’s fees in cases involving injuries in participating salons.
- Allows the board to suspend or revoke participation in the program if human health is endangered.
Who is affected
- Barbers and Cosmetologists
- Salon Owners and Operators
- Individuals seeking barbering or cosmetology licenses
- Hair Stylists
- Consumers receiving salon services
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