This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes governing the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. Specifically, it aims to continue the Board's existence for an additional eight years, retroactively from July 1, 2026, until July 1, 2034, and repeals the existing termination date of July 1, 2026. Additionally, it introduces a new section that outlines the qualifications and application process for obtaining a barber license, which includes age requirements, educational background, and training hours, while also specifying that applicants with existing cosmetology or hairstylist licenses must complete a 200-hour barbering techniques course.

Furthermore, the bill adjusts the statutory caps on various fees associated with licensing and renewals. For instance, it reduces the application fee for an initial personal license from $100 to $80, and similarly lowers other fees, such as the establishment license application fee from $250 to $200. It also eliminates the separate fee cap for establishment licenses after a change of location and clarifies that the fee cap for school licenses includes changes of name. The bill also allows the Board to impose delinquent penalties for expired licenses and makes various clarifying changes to the existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3026.06, 41-3034.06
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3026.06, 41-3034.06