Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 317.570 and 317A.120 to allow barber and cosmetology license applicants to retake the failed portion of an examination one month after receiving actual notice of the failure; enable cosmetologist and esthetician applicants to retake any examination an unlimited number of times; amend KRS 317A.020 to allow a penalty more severe than a warning notice to be issued if a licensee knowingly employs or utilizes an unlicensed nail technician; amend KRS 317A.040 to remove the requirement that a licensed cosmetologist serve as the executive director of the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology; amend KRS 317A.100 to allow reciprocal licensure for an applicant from a United States territory.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; require enhanced penalties if a licensee knowingly employs or utilizes any unlicensed individual; enable all cosmetology board licensure applicants to retake any examination an unlimited number of times; amend KRS 317A.130 to apply health and safety standards to all licensees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 317.570, 317A.020, 317A.040, 317A.100, 317A.120
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 317.570, 317A.020, 317A.040, 317A.100, 317A.120, 317A.130