CALIFORNIA LICENSEES   

LEGISLATIVE ALERT

 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATORY RULEMAKING  

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS BOARD OF BARBERING

Title 16, Division 9, California Code of Regulations

Administrative Fine Schedule

Dishonored Check Fee

Disciplinary Guidelines

Passing Grades in Examinations

School Curriculums

Unregulated Services

BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY

Title 16, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations.

a) "Unregulated services" are those services not defined as the practice of barbering, cosmetology or electrolysis under Section 7316 of the California Business and Professions Code. These include, but are not limited to, massage therapy, and permanent make-up or tattooing.

b) All unregulated services that are performed within an establishment or school shall be clearly identified as unregulated services and listed on a sign displayed conspicuously at the workstation where services are performed. The list of unregulated services shall be preceded by the following text in lettering at least one-half inch high: "Unregulated services: The following services offered in this establishment or school are not regulated by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology."

Decisions Pending and Opportunities for Public Participation

Meeting Notices and Agendas

The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulation Hearings are usually included as an agenda item within a Board Meeting. The dates of all Board Meetings are posted on the Board Calendar.

How to Participate

Any person interested may present statements or arguments orally or in writing relevant to the actions proposed at a hearing. Hearing dates, times, and location are announced within the regulation notices.

Written comments, including those sent by mail, facsimile, or e-mail to the addresses listed in each notice under Contact Person, must be received no later than the date and time stated in each notice, or must be received by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology at the hearing.

Laws and Regulations Relevant to Current Public Proceedings

Proposed regulations. http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/laws_regs/prop_regs.htm 

Submit your comments on draft regulations here.

Kevin_Flanagan@dca.ca.gov 

Written inquiries or comments on the proposed regulations
may be addressed to:

Kevin Flanagan
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
2420 Del Paso Road, Suite #100
Sacramento, Ca. 95834
Phone (916) 575-7100
Fax: (916) 575-7280

"10 Things an Esthetician Can Do to Protect their Future"

Protecting your future as an Esthetician is not just about making money. Know what your professional licensing, state regulatory boards and legislators are doing can be

1. Bookmark your State Regulatory Board's website in your browser and check it monthly for:
          i) Board meeting dates and try to attend;

          ii) Meet your State Regulatory Board members;
          iii) Board minutes (if you didn't attend meeting);
          iv) Review any press releases (if available).
          iv) Bi-annually - Download & Review Rules & Regulations

            *Check for revisions & dates
                                 - Download & Review Statutes

2. Sign up (if available) to receive your state regulatory board eNewsletters/bulletins.

3. Join a State or Regional Association to network with esthetician licensees in your state.

4. Join the NCEA for Standardized Political Advocacy and get involved.

5. Be sure you are a Registered Voter.

6. Meet your State's elected officials and educate them (and staffers) about what an Esthetician is  - give them a facial treatment.

7. Ask them to alert you of bills regarding esthetician licensing, such as this one. 

8. Find out how your State legislature is structured, and learn how bills can be introduced into your senate or house.

9. Get NCEA Certified and be better prepared for the future.

10. Understand the BIG PICTURE - As important as it is for you to know what is going on in your state, learn what the Advocacy Issues are and how they will affect your licensure, if you want to move to another part of the country.