This bill establishes regulations for individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians in New Jersey who are not enrolled in a professional licensing program with the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. It mandates that these individuals complete a 40-hour training program either through a licensed school or a public vocational program, or receive training from a licensed shop for a reasonable fee. After completing the required training, candidates must pass a practical examination, which can be administered by a licensed school, a public vocational program, or scheduled by the board. The bill also includes provisions to prevent conflicts of interest by prohibiting examiners affiliated with a licensed school from grading their own students' examinations.

Upon passing the examination, individuals must notify the board and provide proof of their training to receive certification, which must be renewed every two years. The bill outlines the reactivation process for individuals who have let their certification lapse, requiring them to either pay a reactivation fee or retake the examination depending on the duration of their certification lapse. Additionally, the board is tasked with creating rules and regulations to implement the bill, including setting standards for qualifications, training providers, and associated fees for certification and renewal.