The bill introduces a new licensure category in New Jersey for cosmetic retail services, known as the "Limited cosmetic retail service license." This license will be granted to establishments that are at least 750 square feet and primarily sell skincare, hair care, makeup, and cosmetic products while offering specific cosmetic services. The permitted services include applying cosmetic preparations, massaging or cleansing the face or neck, and removing superfluous hair from these areas, excluding electrolysis. The bill also amends existing laws to incorporate cosmetic retail services alongside other beauty practices, stipulating that no individual may provide these services without a proper shop license and requiring at least one experienced licensed practitioner to manage operations.

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 a minimum 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 sanitation standards. These changes aim to bolster the beauty and cosmetics industry in New Jersey by creating job opportunities for licensed skin care specialists and enhancing the operational flexibility of cosmetic retailers.

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