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02-265
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-265
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, Office
of Licensing & Registration, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
CONTACT PERSON:
Geraldine L. Betts, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035,
(207) 624-8625 Email: jeri.l.betts@state.me.us
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: NONE
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY: The Board's current rules, Chapters 1 through
5, will be repealed and new rules adopted in their place. The Board
expects to reorganize the structure of the rules and update all rules
for compliance with laws currently in place. It is expected that the
Board will review rules for consistency and to clarify terminology,
to set standards and streamline the licensure requirements and the processing
of applications, to update the examination process to reflect current
practice, to revise the requirements for trainee programs and persons
applying for temporary permits, to strengthen the safety requirements
and sanitation procedures associated with services and the practice
of aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, and manicuring, to set standards
for requiring continuing professional education in conjunction with
licensing renewal, to clarify grounds for discipline and standards of
practice, to establish standards for the issuance of citations for certain
violations of laws and/or rules, and to establish a code of ethics for
practitioners. Chapter 6 rules will be amended to include requirements
and standards for aesthetic and manicuring instructor licensing. This
chapter will also be amended to clarify requirements and procedures
for the licensing of schools. Outdated or duplicative rules that may
exist in rules established by the Office of Licensing and Registration
as authorized by 10 MRSA §8003 will be repealed.
CHAPTER 1:
General Information
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14212
PURPOSE: This rule establishes guidelines relating to meetings, examinations,
advisory rulings, complaints, maintenance of records, and fees. The
fee provisions of this chapter may be repealed in the event that fees
are established directly by the Director of the Office of Licensing
and Registration in Chapter 10 of the Rules of the Office of Licensing
and Registration pursuant to 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 120 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 2:
Rules Relating to Cosmetologists, Barber, Aesthetician, and Manicurist
Trainee.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14212
PURPOSE: These rules establish the requirements for eligibility, training,
examination, and licensing of cosmetologists, manicurists, aestheticians,
and barber trainees.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 120 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 3:
Establishments, Booths where Cosmetology, Barbering, Aesthetics, Manicuring
is Practiced.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14212
PURPOSE: These rules pertain to the application, inspections and licensing
of establishments and booth rentals, including construction and safe
operation. This chapter also sets sanitation standards and procedures
for the practice of aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, and manicuring,
including the use of appliances, tools, equipment both electrical and
non electrical in connection with the practice licensed.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 120 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 4:
Rules for Certifying Barber and Cosmetology Instructors
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14212
PURPOSE: These rules establish the requirements for the examination
and licensing of Barber and Cosmetology Instructors and standards for
continuing professional education to be met for license renewal.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 120 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 5:
Requirements to Hold a Demonstrator License
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14212
PURPOSE: These rules establish the qualifications for individuals who
seek licensure to demonstrate machines, articles or techniques outside
a licensed establishment pertaining to practices licensed by the Board.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 120 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 6:
Rules for Qualifying and Licensing of Schools
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14247
PURPOSE: Establishes requirements for the licensing and operation of
schools offering student aesthetic, barbering, cosmetology, manicuring,
and instructor programs. This chapter sets standards relating to each
educational program, instructor qualifications, records and record keeping,
health and sanitation, and safety and physical facilities.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 150 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
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