This bill amends the licensure requirements for certain professions regulated by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling by removing the practical examination as a requirement. Specifically, it updates Section 6 of P.L.1984, c.205 (C.45:5B-6) to state that the board shall devise examinations for individuals seeking licensure as cosmetologist-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, manicurists, skin care specialists, and hair braiding specialists, which will now only include a written portion. The practical examination requirement is explicitly deleted from the text, streamlining the process for obtaining these licenses.

Additionally, Section 27 of P.L.1984, c.205 (C.45:5B-27) is amended to reflect this change, stating that all examinations for the aforementioned professions will consist solely of a written portion. The bill also allows for examinations to be administered in English and, if deemed necessary by the board, in Spanish or with the aid of a translator for practicing licensees. The act is set to take effect on the first day of the ninth month following its enactment, although the board may take anticipatory administrative actions to implement the changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:5B-6, 45:5B-27