Bill > H3484

This bill modifies South Carolina's licensing regulations for hair braiders and makeup artists by expanding their exemptions from professional licensing requirements. The bill redefines "hair braiding" as the weaving or interweaving of natural human hair for compensation without cutting, coloring, or chemically treating the hair, and explicitly includes hair extensions (except when used in public spaces like beaches and parks). The legislation adds exemptions to both the Barber Examiners and Cosmetology Board regulations, specifically allowing persons who provide hair braiding or makeup artistry services to practice without obtaining professional licenses, as long as they do not perform other services that would typically require licensing. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous section of law related to hair-braiding practitioner regulation, effectively reducing bureaucratic restrictions on these professions. The changes aim to lower barriers to entry for hair braiders and makeup artists by removing mandatory licensing requirements, which could help small business owners and independent practitioners enter these fields more easily.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3484&session=126&summary=B