The proposed bill seeks to amend and enact various sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the licensure and regulation of cosmetologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, manicurists, and instructors. It introduces eleven new sections to Chapter 43-11, which address salon and school inspections, licensing reciprocity for military personnel and their spouses, and provisions for late renewals for establishments and schools. Key amendments include the establishment of a licensed advanced esthetician category, which requires additional training for advanced procedures, and the introduction of terms such as "ablative esthetic procedures" and "nonablative esthetic procedure." The bill also modifies the state board of cosmetology's composition, increasing its membership from five to seven and ensuring members have practical experience in the field.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the board, including the authority to adopt rules, set fees, and maintain a registry of licensees. It emphasizes the importance of compliance through inspections and introduces provisions for internships and apprenticeship programs. Notably, active-duty military members, veterans, and their spouses can obtain provisional licenses without examination under certain conditions. The bill also revises licensing and renewal fees, establishes continuing education requirements, and sets the effective date for implementation as January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing cosmetology and related fields in North Dakota while supporting military families in the profession.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, 43-11-29
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee: 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, 43-11-29
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, 43-11-29
Adopted by the Senate Workforce Development Committee: 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, 43-11-29
Enrollment: 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, 43-11-29
INTRODUCED: 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, 43-11-29