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This bill proposes several changes to Kentucky laws governing licensed professionals in the barbering and cosmetology industries. It allows barber and cosmetology license applicants to retake a failed examination portion one month after receiving notice of failure, and enables cosmetology and esthetician applicants to retake any examination an unlimited number of times. The bill removes the requirement that a licensed cosmetologist must serve as the executive director of the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology and permits reciprocal licensure for applicants from U.S. territories. Additionally, the bill introduces a more severe penalty for licensees who knowingly employ unlicensed nail technicians, specifically deeming such employment an immediate and present danger to public health and safety. The legislation also expands definitions and regulations related to mobile barber shops, requiring them to submit weekly itineraries and location changes to the board. These amendments aim to provide more flexibility for licensing professionals, streamline administrative processes, and maintain public safety standards in the beauty and personal care industries.

Labor and Employment

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb22.html