The bill introduces a new licensure category in New Jersey for cosmetic retail services, establishing the "Limited cosmetic retail service license" for establishments that provide these services in exchange for compensation. It defines a "cosmetic retail service establishment" as a retail space of at least 750 square feet that primarily sells skincare, hair care, makeup, and cosmetic products while also offering services such as applying cosmetic preparations and massaging the face or neck. The bill specifies that only licensed skin care specialists can perform these cosmetic retail services, ensuring that all services meet professional standards.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include cosmetic retail services alongside other beauty-related services, mandating that no individual can offer these services without a proper shop license. It modifies previous regulations by allowing establishments to utilize their entire retail space for licensure purposes, permitting one workstation for every 750 square feet, rather than requiring a minimum of 350 square feet for two customer chairs. The bill also sets forth requirements for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and sanitation standards, aiming to bolster the beauty and cosmetics industry in New Jersey by creating job opportunities for licensed skin care specialists and enhancing operational flexibility for cosmetic retailers.

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