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 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 or cleansing the face or neck, and hair removal through depilatories or waxing. The bill also amends existing laws to integrate these services into the definitions and regulations of cosmetology, hairstyling, and related practices, ensuring that no services can be offered without a proper shop license and that licensed shops are overseen by experienced practitioners.

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 premises, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 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.

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