This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code related to the Barber and Cosmetology Services Act, primarily focusing on the removal of definitions and provisions concerning retail thermal styling equipment dealers. Specifically, it deletes the definition of "retail thermal styling equipment dealer" and repeals the section that required registration for such dealers. Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections and removes references to retail thermal styling equipment dealers in other sections, including those related to exemptions from licensure and inspection rules.

Furthermore, the bill updates the definitions of "student" and "wig" to clarify their meanings within the context of the Act. It also emphasizes that the board has the authority to inspect establishments and enforce sanitary requirements, while ensuring that the provisions of the Act remain applicable to various practices within the barbering and cosmetology fields. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-5802, 54-5805, 54-5813, 54-5818, 54-5826