The bill amends existing laws regarding the licensure requirements for teachers of cosmetology and hairstyling, as well as for massage and bodywork therapists in New Jersey. For cosmetology and hairstyling teachers, the bill specifies that applicants must provide evidence of good moral character, age, health status, educational qualifications, and relevant experience, including completion of a teacher training course and a teaching methods course. Additionally, it introduces a new section, C.45:5B-23.1, which allows the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy to adopt necessary regulations immediately upon filing, with a validity period of up to 545 days.

In the section concerning massage and bodywork therapists, the bill maintains the requirement for good moral character and outlines the need for a minimum of 600 hours of approved study, successful completion of a written examination, and professional liability insurance coverage. The bill aims to streamline the regulatory process for these boards, allowing for quicker implementation of necessary regulations while ensuring that applicants meet established standards for licensure. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:5B-23, 45:11-60
Pamphlet Law: 45:5B-23, 45:11-60
Advance Law: 45:5B-23, 45:11-60