Florida Statutes Title XXXII 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, ch....
• 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 is licensed to...
• 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 of...
• 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.History.—s....
• 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 by...
• 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. 35,...
• 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. 78-253;...
• 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 to...
• 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 adopt rules relating to licenses...
• 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 ensure that examinations adequately measure both an applicant’s competency and her or his knowledge of related statutory requirements. Professional testing services may...
• 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 board...
• 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 $50.(b) For cosmetologists,...
• 477.0263 - Cosmetology Services To Be Performed In Licensed Salon; Exceptions.
  (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 board,...
• 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 as...
• 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 licensed...
• 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...

Last modified: September 23, 2016