Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 317A.030 to add a licensed nail technician and one additional citizen at large member to the board; direct board to collect and retain statistical data on its applicants and licensees; amend KRS 317A.120 to require the board give written tests in an applicant's first or second fluent language and provide certified interpreter for oral exams; allow applicant to retake any failed portion of the exam one month from applicant's receipt of any failure notice and to retake any failed exam portion an unlimited number of times; cap the retesting fee at $35 per exam per applicant; amend KRS 317A.130 to require a warning notice be given for violation, except for a violation that presents immediate and present danger; directs notice to include description of violation and remediation required.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except delete the requirements that the board collect statistical data, provide written theory tests in non-English languages, and provide non-English language interpreters for oral practical demonstrations; delete provisions allowing applicants to retake any failed examination for an unlimited number of times and the retesting fee cap of $35; amend KRS 317A.020 to specify emergency order and hearing procedures; allow board to pursue injunctive remedy and to refer violations of chapter to prosecutorial agencies; delete requirement of an agreement between a salon and a board inspector as to remediation timeframe after a warning notice of violation; amend KRS 317A.030 to replace one citizen at large board position with a licensed esthetician.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- J. Adams

Summary Retain original provisions; allow cosmetologists and nail technicians to use callus graters for callus removal.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 317A.030, 317A.120, 317A.130
Acts Chapter 25: 317A.020, 317A.030, 317A.120
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 317A.020, 317A.030, 317A.120
Current/Final: 317A.020, 317A.030, 317A.120
Current: 317A.020, 317A.030, 317A.120