The bill, S. 354, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve new regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Cosmetology. These regulations pertain to the practice of esthetics and include sanitary and safety rules for salons and schools, designated as Regulation Document Number 5276. The resolution confirms that these regulations have been submitted to the General Assembly in accordance with the relevant provisions of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Upon approval by the Governor, this joint resolution will take effect, allowing the new regulations to be implemented. The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology has indicated that it is considering revisions to its existing regulations regarding esthetics, specifically referencing R.35-20, and a Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on January 26, 2024.