20,160 sections across 1,928 Iowa regulatory chapters.
R.481—921.1 Definitions
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“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Board” means the board of dietetics. “Consultation” means the practice of providing professional advice to another dietitian or other professional in a particular case and for a limited time, in affiliation wi…
R.481—921.10 Telehealth visits. A licensee may provide dietetic services to an individual or a
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group utilizing a telehealth visit if the dietetic services are provided in accordance with all the requirements of this chapter. 921.10(1) “Telehealth visit” means the provision of dietetic services by a licensee to an individual or a group using technology where the licensee an…
R.481—921.2 Nutrition care. The primary function of dietetic practice is the provision of nutrition
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care services that include: 1. Assessing the nutrition needs of individuals and groups and determining resources and constraints in the practice setting. 2. Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutrition needs and are consistent with available resources and co…
R.481—921.3 Requirements for licensure. The following criteria apply to licensure:
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921.3(1) The applicant submits a completed online application for licensure and pay the nonrefundable licensure fee specified in rule 481—507.6(147,152A). 921.3(2) No application will be considered by the board until the applicant satisfactorily completes the registration examina…
R.481—921.4 Educational qualifications
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921.4(1) The applicant shall possess a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or food systems management, or in a…
R.481—921.5 Supervised experience. The applicant shall complete an accredited competency-based
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supervised experience program approved by the ACEND of the AND. [ARC 7925C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]
R.481—921.6 Licensure by endorsement. An applicant who has been a licensed dietitian under the
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laws of another jurisdiction may file an application for licensure by endorsement with the board office. The board may receive by endorsement any applicant from the District of Columbia or another state, territory, province or foreign country who: 921.6(1) Meets the requirements …
R.481—921.7 License renewal
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921.7(1) The biennial license renewal period begins on the sixteenth day of the licensee’s birth month and ends on the fifteenth day of the licensee’s birth month two years later. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration. 921.7(2) An initial li…
R.481—921.8 License reactivation. To apply for reactivation of an inactive license, a
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licensee shall: 921.8(1) Submit a reactivation application and pay the reactivation fee as specified in 481—Chapter 507. 921.8(2) Provide verification of current competence to practice dietetics by satisfying one of the following criteria: a. If the license has been on inactive s…
R.481—921.9 License reinstatement. A licensee whose license has been revoked,
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suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive reinstatement of the license in accordance with rule 481—506.31(272C) and must apply for and be granted reactivation of the license in accordance with rule 481—921.8(17A,147,272C) prior to practicing dietetics in th…
R.481—922.1 Definitions
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“Active license” means the license is current and has not expired. “Approved program/activity” means a continuing education program/activity meeting the standards set forth in these rules. “Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of con…
R.481—922.2 Continuing education requirements
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922.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period will extend for a two-year period beginning on the sixteenth day of the licensee’s birth month and ending on the fifteenth day of the birth month two years later. Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice a…
R.481—922.3 Standards
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922.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity that meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity: a. Constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional c…
R.481—923.1 Grounds for discipline. The board may impose any of the disciplinary sanctions
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provided in Iowa Code section 272C.3 when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses or those listed in 481—Chapter 504: Failure to comply with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration, Code of Ethic…
R.481—924.1 Board of dietetics adoption of uniform and model rules. The board hereby
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adopts by reference the following: 924.1(1) to 924.1(9) Reserved. 924.1(10) Model rules for licensee review committee, 481—Chapter 505. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272C. [ARC 8148C, IAB 7/24/24, effective 8/28/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]…
R.481—940.1 Definitions. In addition to the definitions included in Iowa Code sections 157.1 and
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84D.2 and 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §29.5 as amended on December 19, 2016, the following definitions apply to terms used in this chapter: “Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Core curriculum” means the basic core life sciences curricul…
R.481—940.10 License reinstatement. A licensee whose license has been revoked,
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suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive reinstatement of the license in accordance with rule 481—506.31(272C) and must apply for and be granted reactivation of the license in accordance with rule 481—940.9(17A,147,272C) prior to practicing barbering and c…
R.481—940.2 Initial licensure
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940.2(1) Requirements for licensure. All persons providing services in one or more practice disciplines shall hold a license issued by the board. The applicant shall: a. Submit a completed online application and pay the nonrefundable fee specified in 481—subrule 507.5(1). b. Demo…
R.481—940.3 Examination requirements
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940.3(1) An applicant shall pass a national examination prescribed by the board for the particular practice discipline with a score of 75 percent or greater. The applicant shall submit the test registration fee directly to the test service. NIC examinations are administered accor…
R.481—940.4 Criteria for licensure in prescribed practice disciplines
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940.4(1) A barbering and cosmetology license is not a requirement for an electrology, esthetics, or nail technology license. 940.4(2) Core life sciences curriculum hours shall be transferable in their entirety from one practice discipline to another practice discipline. 940.4(3) …
R.481—940.5 Prescribed practice training requirements. As outlined below, the board may approve
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a licensee to provide the prescribed practice services of shaving, microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, laser services, and IPL hair removal treatments once a licensee has complied with training requirements and submitted a completed application, the required supporting evide…
R.481—940.6 Licensure restrictions relating to practice
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940.6(1) A certified laser product or an intense pulsed light device shall only be used on surface epidermal layers of the skin except for hair removal. 940.6(2) A laser hair removal product or an intense pulsed light device shall not be used on a minor unless the minor is accomp…
R.481—940.7 Consent form requirements. A licensed esthetician, barber and cosmetologist, or
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electrologist, prior to providing services relating to a certified laser product, intense pulsed light device, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion, shall obtain from a client a consent form that: 1. Specifies in general terms the nature and purpose of the procedure(s); 2. Lists k…
R.481—940.8 License renewal
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940.8(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences shall begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later. All licensees shall renew on a biennial basis. a. The board may send a renewal notice by regular mail to ea…
R.481—940.9 License reactivation. To apply for reactivation of an inactive license, a
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licensee shall: 940.9(1) Submit a reactivation application on a form provided by the board. 940.9(2) Pay the reactivation fee that is due as specified in rule 481—507.5(147,157). 940.9(3) Provide verification of current competence to practice barbering and cosmetology arts and sc…
R.481—941.1 Definitions. In addition to the definitions included in Iowa Code sections 157.1 and
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84D.2 and 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §29.5 as amended on December 19, 2016, the following definitions apply to terms used in this chapter: “Change in ownership” means any of the following: a new owner of a sole proprietorship; the addition, removal, or replacement of an…
R.481—941.10 Inactive school license
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941.10(1) If the renewal application and fee are not received in the office within 30 days after the license expiration date, the school license is inactive. To reactivate the school license, the reactivation application and fee shall be submitted to the board. 941.10(2) A school…
R.481—941.11 Display requirements for schools
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941.11(1) Every school shall have a sign visible outside the entrance designating the place of business. 941.11(2) A school license and the current proof of renewal shall be posted in the school’s front entrance area to provide the public a full unobstructed view of the license. …
R.481—941.12 Physical requirements for schools of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences
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The school shall meet the following physical requirements: 941.12(1) The school premises shall have a minimum floor space of 3,000 square feet. 941.12(2) Each school shall provide a minimum of 100 square feet per student. When the enrollment in a school exceeds 30 students, addit…
R.481—941.13 Minimum equipment requirements. Each school of barbering and cosmetology arts
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and sciences shall have the following minimum equipment: 1. Workstations equipped with chair, workstation, closed drawer or container for sanitized articles, and mirror (maximum of two students per unit); 2. Treatment room(s) when electrology or esthetics or both are offered; 3. …
R.481—941.14 Course of study requirements. A school of barbering and cosmetology arts and
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sciences shall not be approved by the board of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences unless it complies with the course of study requirements as provided below. 941.14(1) Requirements for hours. a. Barbering and cosmetology curriculum. Supervised practical instruction, theo…
R.481—941.15 Instructors. All instructors in a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences
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shall be licensed by the department. 941.15(1) An instructor teaching a course in electrology, esthetics or nail technology shall also hold a license in that practice discipline or hold a barbering and cosmetology license that shows proof of having completed training in those pra…
R.481—941.16 Student instructors. A student instructor shall be a license holder in the barbering and
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cosmetology arts and sciences. Each student instructor shall be under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor at all times. [ARC 7921C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 7/1/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]
R.481—941.17 Students
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941.17(1) A school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences shall, prior to the time a student is obligated for payment, inform the student of all provisions set forth in Iowa Code section 714.25. The school shall retain a copy of the signed statement for two years followin…
R.481—941.18 Attendance requirements
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941.18(1) A school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences shall have a written, published attendance policy. 941.18(2) Schools shall ensure: a. Students complete the hours required for each course of study set forth in rule 481—941.14(157). b. Student attendance policies …
R.481—941.19 Accelerated learning
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941.19(1) A school may adopt an accelerated learning policy that includes the acceptance of life experience, prior knowledge learned and test-out procedures. 941.19(2) If the school has an accelerated learning policy, the policy shall be a written, published policy that clearly o…
R.481—941.2 Establishment licensing. No person shall operate an establishment unless the owner has
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obtained a license issued by the board. A separate enclosed area inside an establishment that is operated as an independent business for the purpose of providing barbering and cosmetology services shall be considered its own establishment and shall not operate unless an establish…
R.481—941.20 Mentoring program. Each barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences school must
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have a contract between the student, the school and the establishment mentor that includes scheduling, liability insurance and purpose of the mentoring program. 941.20(1) Students shall not begin the mentoring program until they have completed a minimum of 50 percent of the total…
R.481—941.21 Graduate of a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences
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941.21(1) A student shall be considered a graduate when the student has completed the required course of study and met the minimum attendance standard. 941.21(2) Students shall be given a final examination upon completion of the course of study but before graduation. 941.21(3) Af…
R.481—941.22 Records requirements
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941.22(1) Each school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences shall maintain a complete set of student records. Individual student hours shall be kept on file at the school for two years following graduation. 941.22(2) Each school shall maintain daily teaching logs for all…
R.481—941.23 Classrooms used for other educational purposes. The licensed school of barbering
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and cosmetology arts and sciences may be used during scheduled theory or applied practical time for any use other than for student instruction so long as these activities do not disrupt classes. Activities that disrupt classes include but are not limited to: 941.23(1) Persons att…
R.481—941.3 Readily movable establishment. A mobile home, motor home, trailer, or other
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recreational vehicle may be used as a readily movable establishment if it complies with the following: 941.3(1) The owner shall possess a current readily movable establishment license issued by the board. 941.3(2) The owner shall complete a board-approved application. 941.3(3) Th…
R.481—941.4 Establishment license renewal
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941.4(1) The biennial license renewal period for an establishment license shall begin on January 1 of every odd-numbered year and end on December 31 two years later. 941.4(2) A renewal of license notice shall be electronically mailed to the owner of the establishment prior to the…
R.481—941.5 Inactive establishment license
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941.5(1) An establishment that has not renewed the establishment license within the required time frame will have an inactive license and shall not provide barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences services until the license is reactivated. 941.5(2) To reactivate an establishme…
R.481—941.6 Display requirements for establishments
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941.6(1) Every establishment shall have a sign visible outside the entrance designating the place of business. 941.6(2) The most current establishment license proof of renewal shall be posted in the establishment front entrance area to provide the public a full, unobstructed view…
R.481—941.7 Duplicate certificate for establishments
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941.7(1) A duplicate certificate shall be required if the current certificate is lost, stolen or destroyed. A duplicate certificate shall only be issued under such circumstances. 941.7(2) A duplicate establishment certificate shall be issued upon receipt of a completed applicatio…
R.481—941.8 Licensure for schools of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences
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941.8(1) An application for a school license shall be submitted 90 days prior to the anticipated opening day of the school. Prior to board review, the application shall include: a. The exact location of the proposed school including a copy of the essential parts of the lease or o…
R.481—941.9 School license renewal
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941.9(1) The annual license renewal period for a school license shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 one year later. a. The online renewal application and renewal fee shall be submitted before the license expiration date. b. Schools shall be in full compliance with this chapt…
R.481—943.1 Definitions. For purposes of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:
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“Cleaning” means removing visible debris and disposable parts, washing the surface or item with water and soap or detergent, rinsing the surface or item thoroughly and drying the surface or item. Cleaning must occur before disinfection can begin. “Disinfectant” means a U.S. Envir…
R.481—943.10 Personal cleanliness. Any service provider engaged in serving the public shall be neat
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and clean in person and attire. [ARC 7922C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 7/1/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]