The bill amends the licensing requirements for operating salons and booths in South Dakota. It specifies that individuals must apply for a cosmetology salon or booth license if they provide more than one practice of cosmetology, while those practicing only nail technology or esthetics must apply for the respective salon or booth licenses. The bill also removes the provision that allowed for a limited salon or booth license for those practicing only a few cosmetology practices. Additionally, it establishes that salon licenses must be renewed annually and outlines the penalties for practicing beyond the limits of the license.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions allowing licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, or nail technicians to share workstations or spaces within a salon, provided they adhere to specific sanitary and equipment standards. It clarifies that individuals sharing a space cannot provide services simultaneously and must each hold the appropriate booth licenses. The bill also states that if a violation occurs and the responsible individual cannot be determined, the salon operator will be held accountable. Additionally, if multiple nail technicians share a space, the salon must comply with enhanced air quality requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/05/2025: 36-15-51