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Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-502 Legislative findings
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(1) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Natural hair braiding is a traditional practice that is safe;(2) Natural hair braiding presents no significant health and safety risks to customers or practitioners;(3) Occupational regulation harms consumers by limiting their choices or by…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-503 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Mechanical device” means clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers, scissors, needles, thread, and hair binders; and(2) (A) “Natural hair braiding” means a service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding ha…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-504 Exemption
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The practice of natural hair braiding, except as provided by this subchapter, is exempt from regulation under this chapter and is exempt from the authority of the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee, the State Board of Health, and the Department of Health.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-505 Application of certification requirements
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(a) A person who has practiced natural hair braiding for two (2) consecutive years as of December 31, 2015, shall be granted a natural hair braiding certificate if he or she completes and files the following on or before December 31, 2015:(1) An application for certification;(2) …