This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code related to the Barber and Cosmetology Services Act, primarily focusing on the removal of provisions concerning retail thermal styling equipment dealers. Specifically, it deletes the definition of "retail thermal styling equipment dealer" from Section 54-5802 and repeals Section 54-5813, which pertained to the registration of such dealers. Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections in Section 54-5805 by removing references to registered thermal styling equipment dealers and updates the definitions of "student" and "wig" in Sections 54-5802 and 54-5805, respectively.

Furthermore, the bill amends Sections 54-5818 and 54-5826 to eliminate references to retail thermal styling equipment dealers in the context of inspections and prohibited acts. The changes aim to streamline the regulatory framework for barbering and cosmetology services in Idaho. 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