Chapter 477 Cosmetology
- 477.011 Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Florida Cosmetology Act." History.--s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36,...
- 477.012 Purpose.
The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of public health to regulate the practice of cosmetology in this state. However, restrictions shall be imposed...
- 477.013 Definitions.
As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Board of Cosmetology. (2) "Department" means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. (3) "Cosmetologist" means a person who...
- 477.0132 Hair braiding, hair wrapping, and body wrapping registration.
(1)(a) Persons whose occupation or practice is confined solely to hair braiding must register with the department, pay the applicable registration fee, and take a two-day...
- 477.0135 Exemptions.
(1) This chapter does not apply to the following persons when practicing pursuant to their professional or occupational responsibilities and duties: (a) Persons authorized under the laws...
- 477.014 Qualifications for practice.
On and after January 1, 1979, no person other than a duly licensed cosmetologist shall practice cosmetology or use the name or title of cosmetologist....
- 477.015 Board of Cosmetology.
(1) There is created within the department the Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by...
- 477.016 Rulemaking.
(1) The board may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it. (2) The board may...
- 477.017 Legal services.
The department shall provide all legal services needed to carry out the provisions of this act. History.--s. 1, ch. 78-253; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss....
- 477.018 Investigative services.
The department shall provide all investigative services required by the board or the department in carrying out the provisions of this act. History.--s. 1, ch....
- 477.019 Cosmetologists; qualifications; licensure; supervised practice; license renewal; endorsement; continuing education.
(1) A person desiring to be licensed as a cosmetologist shall apply to the department for licensure. (2) An applicant shall be eligible for licensure by examination...
- 477.0201 Specialty registration; qualifications; registration renewal; endorsement.
(1) Any person is qualified for registration as a specialist in any one or more of the specialty practices within the practice of cosmetology under this...
- 477.0212 Inactive status.
(1) A cosmetologist's license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 477.019 upon application to the department. (2) The board shall promulgate rules relating to...
- 477.0213 Cosmetology graduates of Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; licenses.
The department shall license candidates upon graduation from the Cosmetology Division of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. The department shall, by...
- 477.022 Examinations.
(1) The board shall specify by rule the general areas of competency to be covered by examinations for the licensing under this chapter of cosmetologists. The...
- 477.023 Schools of cosmetology; licensure.
No private school of cosmetology shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005. However,...
- 477.025 Cosmetology salons; specialty salons; requisites; licensure; inspection; mobile cosmetology salons.
(1) No cosmetology salon or specialty salon shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the department except as provided in subsection (11). (2) The...
- 477.026 Fees; disposition.
(1) The board shall set fees according to the following schedule: (a) For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $25....
- 477.0263 Cosmetology services to be performed in licensed salon; exception.
(1) Cosmetology services shall be performed only by licensed cosmetologists in licensed salons, except as otherwise provided in this section. (2) Pursuant to rules established by the...
- 477.0265 Prohibited acts.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Engage in the practice of cosmetology or a specialty without an active license as a cosmetologist or registration...
- 477.028 Disciplinary proceedings.
(1) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend the license of a cosmetologist licensed under this chapter, or the registration of a specialist...
- 477.029 Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Hold himself or herself out as a cosmetologist, specialist, hair wrapper, hair braider, or body wrapper unless duly...
- 477.031 Civil proceedings.
As cumulative of any other remedy or criminal prosecution, the department may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a...
