The bill amends section 1203a of the Occupational Code to clarify the licensing requirements for individuals performing cosmetology services in Michigan. It specifies that individuals must be licensed to perform any form of cosmetology services on anyone other than their immediate family. The bill introduces new provisions allowing cosmetology students and apprentices to perform shampoo services without a license under certain conditions, such as being enrolled in a cosmetology school or apprenticeship program and having completed a minimum of 350 hours of instruction. Additionally, it mandates that the cosmetology establishment employing these individuals must maintain records of their employment and ensure that a licensed cosmetologist is present during the performance of these services.

The amendments also include changes to the language used throughout the section, replacing gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms. For example, "he or she" is replaced with "the individual," and "his or her" is replaced with "the individual's." Furthermore, the bill specifies that the verification letter from the cosmetology school must be dated and signed by the school's director or manager, and it establishes a time limit for students and apprentices to perform shampoo services without a license, allowing them to do so for up to 30 days after their scheduled graduation. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the language and clarify the regulations surrounding cosmetology practices in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.1203