This bill introduces a new licensure category in New Jersey for cosmetic retail services, known as the "Limited cosmetic retail service license." It is designed for cosmetic retail service establishments that are at least 750 square feet and primarily sell skincare, hair care, makeup, and cosmetic products while offering specific cosmetic services such as applying cosmetic preparations, massaging, cleansing, and hair removal through depilatories or waxing, excluding electrolysis. The bill also amends existing laws to integrate these services into the definitions and regulations of cosmetology and hairstyling, ensuring that no individual can offer these services without a proper shop license and clarifying the qualifications for shop management.

Furthermore, the bill modifies current regulations to allow cosmetic retail service establishments to utilize their entire retail space for licensure, permitting one workstation for every 750 square feet, rather than the previous requirement of 350 square feet for two customer chairs. It also sets forth specific requirements for licensed establishments, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and necessary sanitation facilities. These changes aim to bolster the beauty and cosmetics industry in New Jersey by creating job opportunities for licensed skincare specialists and enhancing the operational flexibility of cosmetic retailers, ultimately contributing to the state's retail economy.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:5B-3, 45:5B-8, 45:5B-9, 45:5B-11, 45:5B-12