The bill amends the State License Fee Act of 1979 by updating sections 9 and 25, which pertain to the fees associated with licensing and publication related to cosmetology. Notably, the Department is now authorized to charge a fee for the publication and distribution of the public act that provides a board's authority, with the fee being set at the cost of publication rather than a fixed amount. Additionally, the bill introduces a new structure for application processing fees, examination fees, and annual license fees for various cosmetology-related licenses, with specific amounts outlined for each category.

In section 25, the bill specifies the fees for individuals seeking licensure as cosmetologists, manicurists, and other related professions, with significant increases in the annual license fees for establishments and schools of cosmetology. For example, the annual license fee for a cosmetology establishment is raised from $25.00 to $150.00, and for a school of cosmetology, it increases from $100.00 to $250.00. The bill also allows for annual fee adjustments based on the average percentage wage increase for state employees, ensuring that fees can be updated in line with state fiscal conditions. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 131.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 338.2209, 338.2225