The proposed bill seeks to amend and enact various sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the regulation and licensure of cosmetologists, estheticians, and related professions. It introduces eleven new sections to Chapter 43-11, which cover salon and school inspections, licensing reciprocity for military personnel and their spouses, and advanced esthetician licensing. The bill also repeals certain outdated sections related to brush rollers and licensing qualifications for estheticians and manicurists. Key definitions are updated, including the introduction of terms like "advanced esthetician" and "ablative esthetic procedure," which clarify the scope of practice for these professionals. Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and qualifications of the board overseeing these professions, increasing its membership from five to seven and ensuring that at least three members are licensed cosmetologists with practical experience.

Further amendments focus on enhancing the regulatory framework for cosmetology and related fields. The bill establishes new requirements for apprentice trainers, mandates inspections for compliance, and clarifies licensing processes for individuals and establishments. It introduces a licensed advanced esthetician category, allowing current practitioners to apply for this designation under a grandfather provision until December 31, 2027. The bill also emphasizes the need for proper supervision in advanced esthetic services and outlines provisions for active-duty military members and their families to obtain provisional licenses without examination. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the regulatory landscape, ensuring safety, compliance, and professional standards within the cosmetology industry in North Dakota, with an effective date set for January 1, 2026.

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