The bill introduces a new "Limited cosmetic retail service license" in New Jersey, aimed at establishments that provide cosmetic retail services 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 like applying cosmetic preparations and facial or neck massages. The bill outlines the specific practices that licensed skin care specialists can perform and amends existing laws to include these services within the regulations governing cosmetology, hairstyling, and related fields.

Additionally, the bill modifies current regulations by removing the requirement for cosmetics retailers to allocate a specific amount of floor space for service chairs, allowing for one workstation for every 750 square feet of retail space. It also establishes requirements for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, minimum space standards, and sanitation facilities. By creating these new licensing opportunities, the bill aims to enhance employment prospects for licensed skin care specialists, provide more job options for cosmetology graduates, and stimulate growth in New Jersey's retail economy, particularly in shopping malls and retail centers.

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