Tennessee Cosmetology State Law Flashcards

Practice flashcards covering the laws, rules, and regulations of the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners as detailed in the lecture transcript.

Who is responsible for appointing the 14 members of the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners?

The Governor ($Bill Lee$)

How many members of the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners must be licensed cosmetologists?

3

Except for the public members, what is the minimum duration a Board member must have been licensed in their trade prior to appointment?

At least $5\,years$

What is the length of a term for a member serving on the Board?

$$4\,years$$

What is the maximum number of consecutive four-year terms a Board member may serve?

$$2$$

What is the maximum number of Board members that can be appointed from the same grand division of the state?

$$5$$

What constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at any Board meeting?

A majority of the Board

According to the transcript, what is the definition of the term "promulgate"?

Put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation

What does the term "prima facie" mean in the context of Board records?

Based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise

Within how many days must the Board publish a compilation of its laws or rules on its website following an effective date change?

Ten ($10$) days

How many hours of training must a person complete to practice hair wrapping?

Sixteen ($16$) hours ($8\,hours$ concerning health and hygiene; $8\,hours$ concerning state law)

What is the minimum number of hours of instruction required for a cosmetologist's license?

$$1500\,hours$$

What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant to obtain a license in cosmetology, manicuring, aesthetics, or natural hair styling?

$$16\,years$$

How many hours of instruction are required for a license to practice manicuring only?

Six hundred ($600$) hours

How many hours of instruction are required for a license to practice aesthetics only?

Seven hundred fifty ($750$) hours

How many hours of instruction are required for a natural hair styling license?

Three hundred ($300$) hours

What is the education requirement for an instructor's license applicant?

The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a General Equivalency Diploma ($GED$)

How many years must an applicant be licensed in a discipline before applying for an instructor's license?

At least three ($3$) continuous years

Within how many days must a licensee notify the Board of a change of mailing address?

Thirty ($30$) calendar days

Failure to prominently display a license at a workstation is considered what type of offense?

Class C misdemeanor

How many hours of board-approved instructor training must an instructor complete every two years to maintain an active license?

Sixteen ($16$) hours

What is the meaning of the term "biennial" in relation to license expiration?

Taking place every other year

If a license has lapsed for how many years must the applicant pass the state law and practical examinations to reinstate it?

Three ($3$) years or longer

If ownership of a shop changes, how long can the new owner operate before submitting an application for a shop license?

No more than thirty ($30$) days

How often must each shop be inspected?

At least annually

What is the required instructor-to-student ratio for a school with an enrollment of 20 students or less?

One ($1$) licensed instructor

How long is a new cosmetology school required to be closed to the public after opening?

Ninety ($90$) days

On what date do licenses to operate a school expire each year?

September $1$

What are the maximum hours per day a student is permitted to attend school?

$$10\,hours$$

How many hours of instruction must a cosmetology student complete before rendering services to the public?

$$200\,hours$$

What is the minimum score required to pass a State Board examination?

$$70\%$$

Within how many years of original enrollment must a student complete their required courses and hours?

Seven ($7$) years

What is the definition of "assignable" regarding license transfers?

Legally transferable to the ownership of another

What is the fee to retire a license?

$$50.00$$

What and only what animals are permitted in a cosmetology shop?

Service animals, fish for decorative purposes, and birds in cages

Within how many hours of instruction for a cosmetologist must be dedicated to General (sterilization, law, etc.)?

$$300\,clock\,hours$$

What is the experience requirement for a Supervising Licensed Professional in an apprenticeship program?

At least ten ($10$) years of experience in the field of study

What is the original license fee for a cosmetologist, manicurist, or aesthetician?

$$60.00$$

What is the penalty for the late renewal of a personal license?

$$25.00$$

What is the fee for replacing a lost or mutilated license?

$$25.00$$

What is the maximum civil penalty the Board can assess for a single violation?

$$1000.00$$

In a shop, how long is a manager permitted to be away from the premises per day while remaining reachable by phone?

Two ($2$) thirty ($30$) minute periods

What is the definition of "coagulation" in the context of electrical current use?

The action or process of a liquid, especially blood, changing to a solid or semi-solid state

What layer of facial skin may be removed for the purpose of beautification?

The epidermis (non-living, uppermost layers)

What is the maximum concentration of alphahydroxy acid ($AHA$) an aesthetician can use for exfoliation?

$30\%$ (with a pH of $3.0$ or above)

Which banned chemical substance is specifically mentioned as prohibited from use in nail products?

Liquid methyl methacrylate

What specific type of disinfectant is required for cleaning tools that come in contact with blood or body fluids?

An EPA registered disinfectant effective against HIV-1 and human Hepatitis B Virus

How many clock hours are required for an instructor's training program?

$300\,clock\,hours$ (including at least $100\,clock\,hours$ in lesson planning)