Title IV, PUBLIC HEALTH (Ch. 123 - 158)

A laser hair removal product or device, or intense pulsed light device, shall not be used on a minor unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian and only under the general supervision of a physician. 2004 Acts, ch 1044, §11 ; 2005 Acts, ch 89, §32

1. A person engaged exclusively in the practice of threading is not required to receive a license issued under section 157.3 . 2. A person may engage in the practice of threading at a location that is not licensed pursuant to section 157.11 . 3. For the purposes of this section ,…

1. A person engaged exclusively in the practice of blow-dry styling is not required to receive a license issued under section 157.3 . 2. A person shall not engage in the practice of blow-dry styling except at an establishment that is licensed pursuant to section 157.11 or an esta…

1. An establishment training program is created. The board shall create an establishment training program and allow establishments to register to participate in the program. An establishment licensed pursuant to section 157.11 , including an establishment operating in a residence…

1. It is unlawful for a person to employ an individual to practice barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences unless that individual is licensed or has obtained a temporary permit under this chapter . It is unlawful for a licensee to practice with or without compensation in any …

The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer the provisions of this chapter . [C77, 79, 81, §157.14 ] 89 Acts, ch 3, §1

A person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. [C35, §2522; C39, § 2585.24; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 77, 79, 81, §157.15 ] 92 Acts, ch 1205, §12

1. It is unlawful for a person to practice barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences with or without compensation unless the person possesses a license issued under section 157.3 . However, practices listed in section 157.1 when performed by the following persons are not define…

1. An applicant who has graduated from high school or its equivalent shall be issued a license to practice any of the barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences by the department when the applicant satisfies all of the following: a. Presents to the department a diploma, or simil…

In addition to the license requirements of section 157.3 , a written application and proof of additional training and certification shall be required prior to approval by the board for the provision of the services described in this section . 1. a. A licensed esthetician, who int…

Notwithstanding section 147.21 , individual pass or fail examination results made available from the authorized national testing agency to the board may be disclosed to the board-approved education program from which the applicant for licensure graduated for purposes of verifying…

1. The department may issue a temporary permit which allows the applicant to practice in the barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences for purposes determined by rule. The board shall determine and state its recommendations and the length of time the temporary permit issued und…

1. For purposes of this section , unless the context otherwise requires: a. “Government-issued identification” means any of the following: (1) An unexpired driver’s license issued by any state, territory, or district of the United States. (2) An unexpired identification card issu…

1. For purposes of this section , “announcement to the public” means the use of any print media, broadcast media, subscription internet site, internet site available to the public, or any other means to do any of the following: a. Advertise or market barbering or cosmetology serv…

1. A licensed cosmetologist or barber, esthetician, or electrologist who provides services relating to the use of a certified laser product, intense pulsed light device for hair removal, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion, shall obtain a consent in writing prior to the administr…

The department shall prescribe sanitary rules for establishments and schools of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences which shall include the sanitary conditions necessary for the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences and for the prevention of infectious a…

1. The department shall employ personnel pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to perform duties related to inspection functions under this chapter . 2. The department may employ clerical assistants pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to administer and enforce this chapter …

1. It is unlawful for a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences to operate unless the owner has obtained a license issued by the department. The owner shall file a verified application with the department on forms prescribed by the board. 2. a. The application for a…

1. A school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences may be used for purposes other than student instruction so long as the other activities do not disrupt classes. 2. An instructor employed by a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences may perform barbering an…

Any license issued by the department under the provisions of this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or renewal denied by the board for violation of any provision of this chapter or rules promulgated by the board under the provisions of chapter 17A . [C77, 79, 81, §157.9 ] 2023 A…