Title XXII — OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

329.010. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms mean: (1) "Accredited school of cosmetology or school of manicuring", an establishment operated for the purpose of teaching cosmetology as defined in thi…

329.015. Board of cosmetology and barber examiners created, duties and responsibilities — appointment of members, terms, qualifications. — 1. There is hereby created and established a "Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners" for the purpose of licensing all persons engaged in …

329.023. Board of cosmetology abolished, duties transferred to board of cosmetology and barber examiners — effect on rules and existing licenses. — 1. Upon appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, the state board of cosmetology is abolished and its…

329.025. Powers of the board, meetings — rulemaking authority. — 1. The board shall have power to: (1) Prescribe by rule for the examination of applicants for licensure to practice the classified occupations of barbering and cosmetology and issue licenses; (2) Prescribe by rule f…

329.028. Board of cosmetology and barber examiners fund created, use of moneys. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury a fund to be known as the "Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Fund", which shall consist of all moneys collected by the board. All fees provid…

329.030. License required. — It is unlawful for any person in this state to engage in the occupation of cosmetology or to operate an establishment or school of cosmetology, unless such person has first obtained a license as provided by this chapter. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 9810, …

329.032. Exemption from requirements, when. — 1. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to hairdressing, manicuring, or facial treatments given *in the home to members of a person's family or friends* for which no charge is made. 2. Nothing in this chapter or chapter 328, except for…

329.033. Duplicate license, issued when. — If a license issued under this chapter has been destroyed, lost, mutilated beyond practical usage, or was never received, the licensee shall obtain a duplicate license from the board by appearing in person at the board's office or mailin…

329.034. Shampooing — no license required, when. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the division of professional registration shall not require any person who engages solely in shampooing under the supervision of a licensed barber or cosmetologist to be licensed as a b…

329.035. Person employed in retail cosmetic sales, definition — board, rules, inspection. — 1. For the purposes of this section, "person employed in retail cosmetic sales" means any person who assists customers to select cosmetics by allowing the customer to apply samples of demo…

329.040. Schools of cosmetology — license requirements, application, form — hours required for student cosmetologists, nail technicians and estheticians. — 1. Any person in good standing with the board may make application to the board for a license to own a school of cosmetology…

329.045. License of cosmetology shop required, establishment fee — display of license — change of ownership, effect of. — 1. Every establishment in which the occupation of cosmetology is practiced shall be required to obtain a license from the board. Every establishment required …

329.050. Applicants for examination or licensure — qualifications — denial, when. — 1. Applicants for examination or licensure pursuant to this chapter shall possess the following qualifications: (1) They shall provide documentation of successful completion of courses approved by…

329.060. Individual license, application, fee, temporary license. — 1. Every person desiring to sit for the examination for any of the occupations provided for in this chapter shall file with the board a written application on a form supplied to the applicant, and shall submit pr…

329.070. Registration of apprentices and students, fee, qualifications, application. — 1. Apprentices or students shall be registered with the board and shall pay a student fee or an apprentice fee prior to beginning their course, and shall have an education equivalent to the suc…

329.080. Instructor trainee license, qualifications, application, fee. — 1. An instructor trainee shall be a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician or manicurist and shall hold a license as an instructor trainee in cosmetology, esthetics or manicuring. An applicant for a license to …

329.085. Instructor license, qualifications, fees, exceptions. — 1. Any person desiring an instructor license shall submit to the board a written application on a form supplied by the board showing that the applicant has met the requirements set forth in section 324.009 or 329.08…

329.090. Admission to examination. — If the board finds the applicant has submitted the credentials required for admission to the examination and has paid the required fee, the board shall admit such applicant to examination for licensure. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 9817, A.L. 1945 …

329.100. Conduct of examinations. — The examination of applicants for licenses to practice under this chapter shall be conducted under the rules prescribed by the board and shall include both practical demonstrations and written and oral tests in reference to the practices for wh…

329.110. Board to issue license. — 1. If an applicant for examination for cosmetology passes the examination to the satisfaction of the board and has paid the fee required and complied with the requirements pertaining to this chapter, the board shall cause to be issued a license …

329.120. License, renewal, fee — reinstatement after expiration, fee. — The holder of a license issued by the board who continues in active practice or occupation shall on or before the license renewal date renew the holder's license and pay the renewal fee. A license which has n…

329.123. Duplicate license issued, when. — A duplicate license shall be issued without the payment of a duplicate license fee if an affidavit is presented showing that the license has been destroyed, lost, mutilated beyond practical usage, or was never received. ­­-------- (L. 19…

329.127. Certification of licenses, or hours and grades, fee. — There shall be a fee for the filling out or making of an affidavit of certification of current licenses, or hours and grades, for persons applying for licensure in other states. ­­-------- (L. 1959 S.B. 283 § 329.132…

329.130. Reciprocity with other states, fee. — The board shall grant without examination a license to practice cosmetology to any applicant who holds a current license that is issued by another state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia whose requirements …

329.140. Denial, revocation or suspension of license, grounds for — discipline. — 1. The board may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to this chapter for one or any combination of causes stated in subsection 2 of this…

329.170. Emergency service. — Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit service in case of emergency or domestic administration, or services by persons authorized under the laws of this state to practice medicine, surgery, dentistry, chiropody, osteopathy, chiropractic nursing or se…

329.250. Violation of law — penalty. — Any person who shall act in any capacity other than by demonstration to or before licensed cosmetologists, or maintain any business wherein a license is required pursuant to this chapter, without having such license, or any person who violat…

329.255. Violation of law — penalty. — 1. Any person: (1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license is required by this chapter upon a showing that such acts or practices were…

329.260. Recognition of license, certificate, permit or other authority held before August 28, 1995. — Any person holding a valid license, certificate, permit, or other authority, regulated or granted pursuant to sections 329.010 to 329.250 on August 28, 1995, shall be recognized…

329.265. Cosmetologists may be licensed as esthetician. — After July 1, 1999, any licensed cosmetologist shall be required to complete the required training of seven hundred fifty hours and pass the required examination to be licensed as an esthetician. ­­-------- (L. 1995 S.B. 2…

329.275. Hair braiding, registration requirements, fee — duties of board. — 1. The practices of cosmetology and barbering shall not include hair braiding, except that, nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting a licensed cosmetologist or barber from performing the…