The proposed bill seeks to modernize and enhance the regulatory framework for cosmetology practices in North Dakota by amending the North Dakota Century Code. It introduces eleven new sections that cover salon and school inspections, licensing reciprocity for military personnel and their spouses, and the establishment of an advanced esthetician license. Key amendments include expanding the definition of "advanced esthetician" to include specific procedures like microneedling and advanced chemical peels, as well as increasing the state board of cosmetology's membership from five to seven members with new qualifications. The bill also clarifies the practice of cosmetology as limited to noninvasive care, with exceptions for advanced esthetic services, and mandates that material changes to the practice act be presented to the board before enactment.

Additionally, the bill outlines new regulations for apprenticeship training, requiring trainers to be board-approved and licensed for at least three years. It allows active-duty military members, veterans, and their spouses to obtain provisional licenses without examination under certain conditions. The bill also revises the fee structure for various licenses, establishes a renewal process, and includes a grandfather provision for current licensed professionals to apply for the advanced esthetician license until December 31, 2027. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, enhance opportunities for military families, and ensure public safety and professional standards in the cosmetology field.

Statutes affected:
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
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
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