The bill amends provisions related to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology in South Dakota. It updates the language regarding the commission's authority to promulgate rules concerning various aspects of licensing, including application requirements, examination fees, minimum standards for salons and schools, and the professional conduct of licensees. Notably, the bill introduces new fees for inspections requested by prospective salons or booths and specifies the amounts for various licensing and examination fees, such as increasing the examination fee to $125 and the renewal fee for cosmetologists, nail technicians, or estheticians to $50.

Additionally, the bill revises the rules surrounding the reinstatement of lapsed licenses and renewals, establishing a fee structure that may not exceed $40 for each year a license or renewal has lapsed. The commission is tasked with ensuring that all fees collected are uniform for each respective license, permit, or renewal, regardless of the time remaining before expiration. Overall, the bill aims to streamline and clarify the licensing process while adjusting fees to reflect current standards and practices in the cosmetology industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 36-15-13, 36-15-20, 36-15-20.1