A.

shampooing, conditioning, cutting, clipping, coloring, dressing, processing, shaping, straightening, bleaching, tinting, styling, blow-drying, or waving a person’s hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes;

B.

styling, cutting, and coloring wigs when on a person’s head;

C.

cleansing, massaging, and stimulating the scalp;

D.

using a razor to remove hair from the head, face, and neck; and

E.

other personal services for the cosmetic care of the hair, head, and scalp.

A.

cleansing, stimulating, exfoliating, or massaging a person’s scalp, face, neck, arms, legs, or trunk by hand or by using a device, apparatus, or appliance, with or without the use of any cosmetic preparation, antiseptic, tonic, lotion, or cream;

B.

cosmetic care of a person’s face, eyelashes, eyebrows, lips, nose, neck, arms, legs, or trunk using a cosmetic preparation, antiseptic, tonic, lotion, powder, oil, gels, paraffin, clay, cream, makeup, or appliance;

C.

removing hair from a person’s body using depilatories, waxes, preparations, sugaring, or tweezing;

D.

application of makeup or airbrush makeup, extractions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow shaping and trimming, eyelash and eyebrow enhancements, waxing, sugaring, facials, and body wraps; and

E.

other personal services for the cosmetic care of the skin.

A.

cleansing, removing polish, cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring, or manicuring the fingernails or toenails;

B.

attaching and removing acrylic, other artificial nails, or nail enhancements;

C.

cleansing, massaging, and cosmetic care of the skin of the hands and feet including paraffin treatments;

D.

callus removal by the use of callus removal products, sanding, buffing, or filing;

E.

massaging the hands, feet, and lower arms and legs in conjunction with any practice described in items A to F; and

F.

other personal services for the cosmetic care of the hands, feet, and nails.

Nail technician services do not include waxing, eyelash or eyebrow enhancements, or any other esthetician service.

A.

All licensees, including salons open by appointment only and salons with irregular hours, must allow a board inspector, in the exercise of official duties, to inspect the salon on the inspector’s arrival at the salon.

B.

A salon owner and designated licensed salon manager (DLSM) must cooperate if asked by board inspectors to arrange inspection appointments.

C.

A salon owner and DLSM must have access to all salon space, including leased space within the salon, and must provide access to all salon spaces to a board inspector.

D.

All salon staff, including the owner, DLSM, other licensees, and unlicensed support staff, must cooperate with the inspection.

E.

Board inspectors must carry board-issued photo identification and produce it upon request.

A.

The board must notify salons and permit holders under part 2105.0410 with a written inspection report when any violation is found during a board inspection. The salon licensee and DLSM, or the permit holder under part 2105.0410, must take immediate action to address each violation and, within ten business days, bring the salon and all licensees practicing under the salon license, or the permit holder, into compliance with this chapter, chapter 2140, and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 155A.

B.

If an order to comply is issued by the board inspector, the salon and DLSM, or the permit holder under part 2105.0410, must report to the board via mail or e-mail, within ten business days of the order’s issuance, using a form provided by the board. The report must:

A.

Violations of this chapter, chapter 2110, and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 155A, cited on a board inspection, are subject to:

B.

Board staff must issue penalties prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, for violations in subitems (1) to (4) cited during a board inspection of a salon or permit holder except as provided for in subpart 5. Licensees must pay penalties in full before any license is renewed or issued.

A.

$3,000 for each salon license;

B.

$2,000 for the DLSM per salon license; and

C.

$1,000 for each individual practitioner per license or permit.

A.

a completed application form;

B.

a high school diploma, a high school transcript showing graduation, a general educational development certificate, or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (RED) as identified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 600.2;

C.

original passing test results no more than one year old of the following board-approved tests for the license sought:

D.

proof of completion of training as follows:

E.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

submit a completed application form;

B.

hold a current Minnesota cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician license;

C.

document at least 2,700 work hours of licensed experience in a licensed salon within the three years prior to application;

D.

submit original passing test results of the salon manager test no more than one year old; and

E.

pay the fees required in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

submit a completed application form;

B.

hold a current Minnesota cosmetology salon manager license;

C.

submit original passing results no more than one year old of the school manager test covering Minnesota laws and rules related to schools; and

D.

pay the fees identified in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

submit a completed application form;

B.

hold a current Minnesota cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician license as an operator or manager;

C.

document at least 2,700 hours of licensed practice as a cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician within the three years prior to application;

D.

submit the original course certificate of a board-approved instructor course on teaching methodology not more than one year old;

E.

submit original passing instructor test results not more than one year old for the instructor general theory, practical, and laws and rules tests; and

F.

pay the fees required in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

a completed application form;

B.

certification of licensure no more than 90 days old sent to the board directly from each state where the applicant has been licensed. A license certification must verify the current status and history of licensure, discipline history, hours of training, and whether or not the licensee has passed a general theory and practical test. If a state does not issue certification of licensure, the applicant must submit a copy of the most recent license and a completed supplemental verification form;

C.

if the out-of-state license is not current and active, an original board-approved skills course certificate no more than one year old;

D.

a high school diploma or transcript showing graduation, a general education development (GED) certificate, or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (RED) as identified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 600.2;

E.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved general theory test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the general theory does not have to be retaken;

F.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved written practical test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the written practical test does not have to be retaken;

G.

original passing test results of the Minnesota state laws and rules test no more than one year old; and

H.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

a completed application form;

B.

evidence of a current active license for at least three years in another state, or an original course certificate from a Minnesota-licensed cosmetology school no more than one year old with notarized signatures of the school manager or owner documenting the completion as a transfer student under part 2110.0705 of additional training hours and the practical skills test;

C.

certification of licensure no more than 90 days old sent directly to the board from each state where the applicant has been licensed. The license certification must verify the current status and history of licensure, discipline history, hours of training, and whether or not the licensee has passed a general theory and practical test. If a state does not issue license certifications, the applicant must submit a copy of the most recent license and a completed supplemental verification form;

D.

if the out-of-state license is not current and active, the applicant must provide an original board-approved skills course certificate no more than one year old;

E.

a high school diploma or transcript showing graduation, general education development (GED) certificate, or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (RED) as identified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 600.2;

F.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved general theory test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the general theory does not have to be retaken;

G.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved written practical test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the written practical test does not have to be retaken;

H.

original passing test results no more than one year old of the Minnesota state laws and rules test; and

I.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

apply to a board-licensed school as a transfer student for an evaluation of training, school records, and work experience under part 2110.0705, rectify any deficiencies noted in the evaluation results, and provide the original course completion certificate; and

B.

complete an application and submit the following items:

A.

a completed application form;

B.

a current Minnesota cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, or salon manager license;

C.

documentation of at least 2,700 hours of licensed practice as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, or instructor within the three years prior to the application;

D.

certification of licensure no more than 90 days old sent to the board directly from each state where the applicant has held an instructor license. An instructor license certification must verify the current status and history of license, discipline history, hours of training, and whether or not the instructor has passed an instructor general theory test and an instructor practical test. If a state does not issue certification of licensure, the applicant must submit a copy of the most recent license and a completed supplemental verification form;

E.

an original course certificate of a board-approved instructor course not more than one year old. If a certification of licensure from a state where the applicant holds a current instructor license attests that the applicant successfully completed comparable instructor training, this requirement is met and the instructor course does not have to be retaken;

F.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved instructor general theory test. If a certification of licensure from a state where the applicant holds a current instructor license attests that the applicant passed a comparable instructor theory test, this requirement is met and the instructor theory test does not have to be retaken;

G.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved instructor practical test. If a certification of licensure from a state where the applicant holds a current instructor license attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the instructor practical test does not have to be retaken;

H.

original passing test results of the Minnesota instructor laws and rules test no more than one year old; and

I.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

a completed application for an MT license;

B.

credentials establishing the applicant’s identity as:

C.

a copy of a current valid license without a history of discipline for a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, salon manager, school manager, or instructor from another state; and

D.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

A core CE course required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.271, subdivision 1, consists of a four-hour course, including one hour on state cosmetology laws and rules, and three hours on health, safety, and infection control.

B.

A core CE course requires board approval, and must be offered only by a board-licensed cosmetology school, postsecondary school licensed by the Office of Higher Education under Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.103, paragraph (a), or a professional association recognized by the board under item C.

C.

A professional association must apply for board recognition to offer core CE courses in writing on forms supplied by the board. Board recognition is valid for a maximum of one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year authorization was granted.

D.

A cosmetology school, a postsecondary school, or a board-authorized professional association must apply for approval of the core CE curriculum on a form supplied by the board, and submit the lesson plan and learning objectives, qualifications of the presenters and course developers, and payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, if the provider approval fee has not been paid in the current calendar year.

E.

Board approval of a core CE course under this subpart is valid for a maximum of one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year approval was granted.

F.

The board shall maintain a list of approved core CE courses on the board’s Web site.

A.

A professional practice CE course as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.271, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), must consist of a four-hour course based on any or all of the following within the licensee’s scope of practice:

B.

A professional practice CE course requires board approval and may be offered only by licensed salons, licensed cosmetology schools, and board-recognized professional associations.

C.

Board approval of a professional practice CE course is valid for a maximum of one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year approval was granted.

D.

The board shall maintain a list of approved professional practice CE courses on the board’s Web site.

A.

Cosmetology schools, postsecondary schools, professional associations, subject matter experts, or salons may offer instructor CEs in person or as online classes.

B.

A course provider under item A must apply for course approval for each CE course on a form supplied by the board, and submit the lesson plan or syllabus, course objectives, qualifications of the presenters and course developers, and payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, if the provider has not paid the provider approval fee in the current calendar year.

C.

Board approval of an instructor CE course is valid for one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year approval was granted.

D.

The board shall maintain a list of approved instructor CE courses on the board’s Web site.

E.

Courses on teaching methodology or clinical practice provided by a Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) community college, state university, or technical college, or any postsecondary school licensed by the Office of Higher Education, are not subject to preapproval by the board. This provision does not apply to board-licensed cosmetology schools. All board-licensed cosmetology schools are subject to the provisions of items A to C.

A.

Either the license or the full name of the licensee as shown on the license must be posted at each workstation in the salon used by the licensee. Name tags worn by the licensee or business cards prominently displayed at a workstation meet this requirement if the full name shown on the license is used.

B.

Whenever the license is not posted at the workstation, the practitioner must post a license at the reception area of the salon.

C.

Copies of licenses do not meet the requirements of license posting. Licensees must obtain duplicate licenses from the board in order to post licenses at multiple workstations or multiple salons. After a license is issued by the board, a printout of the online license status from the board Web site showing a current license may be used to meet the posting requirements for a maximum of 30 days beginning on the license issuance date.

D.

Names or licenses posted must provide the public with a full, unobstructed view of the license or name.

A.

The board must return incomplete renewal applications to the applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete.

B.

The applicant must pay late fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, if a license renewal application or a resubmitted application is received after the expiration date of the license.

C.

A licensee whose renewed license has not been issued by the board by the end of the business day on the licensee’s expiration date is not authorized to practice after the expiration date until a license is issued, and any unlicensed practice after the expiration date is subject to the inspection penalties in part 2105.0115 and disciplinary provisions as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.33.

A.

A cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or salon manager renewing a license before August 1, 2017, must complete a total of four hours of core CE credits consisting of one hour of state cosmetology laws and rules, and three hours of health, safety, and infection control matters from board-approved providers within the three years prior to the date of the license renewal. Licensees must maintain proof of completion of the CE credits as required in subpart 5.

B.

A cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, advanced practice esthetician, or salon manager renewing a license on or after August 1, 2017, must complete a total of eight hours of CE credits from board-approved providers within the three years prior to the date of the license renewal. Licensees must maintain proof of completion of the CE credits as required in subpart 5. The eight hours must consist of:

C.

The CE credits are valid for only one license renewal period, but may be applied to multiple licenses held by the same practitioner if the CEs were completed within three years prior to the license renewal date.

A.

An instructor must complete 45 hours of board-approved CEs within three years before the license renewal, including at least 30 hours in teaching methodology and 15 hours on clinical practice in the field of licensure. Licensees must retain proof of the CE credits as required in subpart 5. Prior to August 1, 2017, to renew a license, an instructor must complete any combination of board-approved teaching methodology and clinical practice CEs totaling 45 CE hours.

B.

In addition to any board-approved instructor CE course, an instructor may use qualifying credits from completed classes on teaching methods or clinical practice from the MnSCU system schools, the University of Minnesota, or other postsecondary schools licensed by the Office of Higher Education but not licensed by the board. Preapproval of such courses is not required. The instructor must retain an official transcript and the class syllabus or catalog course description, which must establish the class hours and establish that the content of the course is based on teaching methodology or clinical practice. Postsecondary courses are equivalent to 16 CE hours per credit and lab courses are equivalent to 32 CE hours per credit. CEUs earned are accepted as one CE hour per CEU credit.

C.

Instructors teaching approved instructor CE courses may apply CE hours from the courses to the instructor’s license renewal if the CE hours are claimed only once per course, and are not used again on future renewals.

D.

Instructors teaching approved core and professional practice CEs may apply the CE hours from the courses on the instructor’s operator or salon manager license renewal if the CE hours are claimed only once per course, and are not used again on future renewals.

E.

The instructor may apply a maximum of 15 CE hours from instructor CE classes taught by the instructor each renewal period.

F.

Instructor CEs are valid for only one license renewal.

G.

To renew an instructor’s license, the instructor must hold an active operator or salon manager license in the area in which the instructor holds an instructor’s license.

H.

When a course has been approved by the board as both a professional practice CE course and as an instructor clinical practice CE course, licensees may apply the CEs earned from the course to the renewal of both the instructor license and the practitioner license.

A.

A school manager renewing a license on or after August 1, 2017, must complete a CE class or seminar in business practices of at least four hours, no more than three years prior to the renewal application, and retain proof of completion as required in subpart 5.

B.

To renew the school manager’s license, a school manager must hold an active cosmetology salon manager’s license.

C.

School manager CEs are valid for only one license renewal.

D.

A school manager may apply four CEs from an approved professional practice CE course on business management to the renewal of both the underlying salon manager license and the school manager license.

A.

Fraudulent reporting of qualifications or CE credits is subject to penalties and discipline, including revocation of the license, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, sections 155A.271 and 155A.33.

B.

A licensee must maintain proof of CE credits for four years after the date of the class. If the renewal is audited by the board, the licensee must provide proof of requested items within 30 days of the board’s request.

C.

If the renewal is audited by the board, the licensee must provide proof of requested items within 30 days of the board’s request. When a licensee fails to respond or does not provide proof as requested in an audit, and the board cannot verify the licensee’s CEs through the provider identified by the licensee, the board must rescind the renewal that was based on the unverified credits. The licensee is subject to discipline as identified in item A, and the licensee may not practice until a new license is issued. To renew the license, in addition to any disciplinary requirements and penalties, the licensee must complete and provide verification from the CE providers that the licensee completed the CE requirements.

A.

comply with the requirements of part 2105.0200 for the appropriate license; and

B.

pay the renewal and late fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

original passing test results no more than one year old of the laws and rules test for an operator. Managers must submit original passing test results no more than one year old of the manager laws and rules test;

B.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved written practical exam; and

C.

payment of the initial license fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

holds a current operator’s or salon manager’s license;

B.

submits original passing test results of a board-approved instructor general theory test, instructor practical test, and instructor laws and rules test no more than one year old; and

C.

pays the instructor application fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

holds a current cosmetology salon manager’s license;

B.

submits original passing test results no more than one year old of the school manager test; and

C.

pays the initial license fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

the salon name and the legal name of the salon and its owners; the physical address and, if the post office refuses to deliver mail to the salon, an alternate mailing address; telephone number; and e-mail address;

B.

the names, postal addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships and controlling officers of corporations;

C.

notarized signatures of the owners of sole proprietorships or notarized signatures of partners in general partnerships and limited liability partnerships, and the controlling officers of corporations or authorized signatory of corporations attesting to the truth and accuracy of the application for licensure;

D.

an active Certificate of Assumed Name from the secretary of state if the salon is doing business under a name different than the full legal name of the salon owner;

E.

an active Certificate of Organization from the secretary of state, except for sole proprietorships and general partnerships;

F.

a Social Security number for a sole proprietor, and a state tax identification number for all other businesses;

G.

current Certificate of Insurance of professional liability insurance as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.29, subdivision 2;

H.

current Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance, unless the salon is not required to provide insurance coverage under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act;

I.

a statement attesting to the salon’s compliance with applicable building codes, the Minnesota State Fire Code, and applicable OSHA requirements;

J.

a legible floor plan of the salon, drawn to scale, providing the dimensions of the salon as a whole and designating the size and location of all entrances and exits, and indicating the location and dimensions of all required areas, facilities, and equipment required in part 2105.0360; and

K.

the name, license number, and notarized signature of the DLSM accepting the responsibilities of the DLSM.

A.

submit a salon name change form to the board;

B.

provide legal documentation of the name change and any other documents the business is required to file with the secretary of state under state law because of the name change;

C.

provide a certificate of insurance showing the salon’s new name for professional liability insurance;

D.

provide a certificate of insurance in the new salon name for workers’ compensation insurance if applicable; and

E.

pay the fees required in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

The board must return incomplete renewal applications to the applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete. Late fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, apply if the resubmitted application is received after the expiration date of the license.

B.

When a renewed salon license has not been issued by the expiration date, the salon is considered delinquent and is subject to inspection penalties in part 2105.0120 and disciplinary action in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.33, and must cease operations and not resume operations until a salon license has been issued.

C.

If a completed renewal application is not received by the board within six months of the license expiration date, the salon is not eligible to renew the license. The salon must apply for a new salon license, meeting all current requirements for salon licensure under part 2105.0310. The salon may not operate until a new license has been issued.

D.

Late fees in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, apply when a complete renewal application is received after the license expiration date.

A.

Outlets must not have more than two appliances or items plugged into them unless a UL-listed power strip is used.

B.

Power strips must have a circuit breaker and be plugged into an outlet and not into another power strip.

C.

Extension cords must be plugged into an outlet and not into another cord, and may be used only for portable appliances according to the appliance’s directions.

A.

The dispensary must be equipped with a sink, single-service paper or cloth towels, liquid or foam hand soap, and a work surface area sufficient to disinfect the salon’s tools and implements. A shampoo bowl is not an acceptable sink for this purpose unless there is only one practitioner and one hair station in the salon.

B.

The salon must ensure that all hazardous substances are inaccessible to the public by prohibiting public access to the dispensary or through the use of closed cabinets, and must ensure that a salon employee or a licensee is present whenever hazardous substances are temporarily accessible to the public.

A.

Each work area must have at least one hand-washing sink.

B.

Each hand-washing sink must have hot and cold running potable water plumbed in; be equipped with liquid or foam soap and single-service paper or cloth towels; and have a waste receptacle or hamper for soiled towels.

C.

A shampoo bowl may not serve as a hand-washing sink unless liquid hand soap, single-service towels, and a waste receptacle or closed hamper are located at the shampoo bowl. A pedicure tub must not serve as a hand-washing sink.

A.

Each salon must have a restroom available in the salon, or in an adjacent common area.

B.

Restrooms must have a sink with hot and cold running potable water plumbed in, toilet, liquid or foam soap, single-service paper or cloth towels or a hot air hand dryer, and a clean waste receptacle emptied daily.

C.

Any hazardous cleaning agents, chemicals, or substances, and any medications located in the restroom, must be kept in locked cabinets not accessible to the public.

D.

Restrooms must be maintained in a clean condition.

A.

All furniture and fixtures in a work area must have a washable covering or finish and be clean and in good repair.

B.

Each work area must have a clean waste receptacle, emptied daily.

C.

Each salon must have at least one readily accessible fire extinguisher maintained annually in compliance with State Fire Code requirements. All practitioners in the salon must be instructed in the location and use of the fire extinguisher.

A.

Only hospital-level, EPA-registered disinfectants that are labeled as bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal may be used. Alcohol is not an acceptable disinfecting agent. Bleach products must have an EPA registration for hospital-level disinfection.

B.

Items to be disinfected must first be cleaned according to subpart 3.

C.

Disinfectants must be used according to the manufacturer’s directions, including contact time, safety precautions, dilution requirements if any, and proper disposal. Disinfectant sprays or wipes must not be used except where noted in this part.

D.

Disinfectant solutions must be legibly labeled with the disinfectant name and any dilution requirements. Disinfectant solutions must be made daily and disposed of at the end of the day or immediately if visible debris is present. If concentrated disinfectants must be diluted with water, measuring devices must be readily available and used to ensure an effective solution is made.

E.

All surfaces of a tool or implement, including handles, must be disinfected by fully submerging the item in disinfectant in a covered container for the full contact time listed in the manufacturer’s directions. Following disinfection, items must be rinsed to prevent exposure of clients and licensees to unsafe pesticides and chemicals. Items must be dried before being stored.

F.

Each salon must have disinfectant containers with covers. The containers must be large enough to totally submerge the implements and tools in disinfectant. The number of covered containers and size of containers must be sufficient to hold all the implements and tools that need to be disinfected.

G.

Licensees must protect themselves by wearing gloves or using tongs to avoid direct skin contact with the disinfectant and observe all safety precautions in the manufacturer’s directions.

A.

The licensee must put on gloves.

B.

If possible, rinse the wound with running water.

C.

Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution and cover with a sterile bandage.

D.

If the wound is on the licensee’s hand, the licensee must wear a glove or finger cover covering the wound. If the wound is on the client, the licensee must wear gloves on both hands to complete the service.

E.

Blood-stained tissue or cotton or other blood or body fluid contaminated material must be placed in a plastic bag, sealed, and discarded.

F.

Before resuming service, the licensee must first remove from service any equipment, tools, and implements that came into contact with blood or other body fluids, clean and disinfect any contaminated surfaces, and then clean and wash hands with soap and water.

G.

Contaminated tools, implements, and equipment must be cleaned and disinfected according to subparts 3 and 4.

A.

Disinfected items must be stored in clean, closed containers, cupboards or drawers, or on a clean towel and covered with a clean cloth towel or clean drape, and must not come into contact with contaminated items or nondisinfected items. Storage containers must have solid sides and lids and must be cleaned and disinfected with disinfectant wipes or spray weekly and before use if visibly soiled.

B.

Plastic or paper bags or sealed wrapping must not be used to store disinfected items unless the item has been sterilized by an autoclave used under the requirements of part 2105.0377, item E.

C.

Items pulled out for service must not come into contact with contaminated surfaces that have not been disinfected.

D.

Tools, implements, linens, and other nonelectrical items that have been removed from clean storage must be placed in covered and closed containers labeled “used” immediately after the service is completed, or immediately cleaned and disinfected. Storage containers for used items must have solid sides and lids and must be cleaned and disinfected weekly or whenever visibly soiled. Disinfectant wipes or sprays may be used when the container is too large to be submerged in disinfectant.

A.

Only cleaned, disinfected, and properly stored tools and implements must be used on a client.

B.

A supply of disinfected tools, disinfected implements, single-use supplies, and disinfectant must be present and available for use by practitioners. The supply must be sufficient, based on the practitioner and salon service volume, to ensure each client is serviced with properly cleaned and disinfected tools and implements each day.

C.

All fluids, semifluids, creams, waxes, and powders must be kept in clean, covered containers with a solid cover and must be dispensed in a manner which prevents contamination of the unused supply.

D.

All products must be legibly labeled if not in the original container.

E.

Each pencil cosmetic must be sharpened before each use with a disinfected pencil sharpener. When a pencil-type cosmetic is in a mechanical applicator or is of a diameter too small to be sharpened, the exposed tip of the product must be removed with a disinfected scissors or knife, and the tip of the applicator wiped with alcohol before use on another client.

F.

Licensees must comply with all manufacturer’s directions for product use. When product directions require a patch test, the licensee must (1) offer a patch test, and (2) provide information to the client regarding the risk of potential adverse reactions to the product.

G.

Licensees must not perform services on clients with open wounds or sores in the area of the body to be serviced.

H.

Animals are not allowed in salons. This prohibition does not apply to service animals as defined by the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related regulations, as amended.

I.

Live fish, leeches, snails, and other living creatures may not be used in any cosmetic service.

J.

Uncovered food or beverages are not allowed in the presence of uncovered disinfectant solutions, or when disinfectant solutions are made or disposed of, or when disinfectant sprays are used.

K.

Licensees must not eat or smoke, including electronic cigarettes, while performing any services. Any beverage for a licensee must be covered with a lid during any service.

L.

Tools and implements must not be placed in or on clothes, aprons, pockets, bags, or holsters, or worn by the licensee, and must not come into contact with nondisinfected surfaces.

M.

Tools or implements dropped on the floor or otherwise contaminated during a service must be removed from the work station, cleaned and disinfected, or placed in a covered container labeled “used” until cleaned and disinfected.

N.

Wig blocks must have a nonabsorbent covering. Each nonabsorbent covering must be removed after each servicing of a wig, cleaned and disinfected, and must be stored in a properly labeled covered container. Wigs accepted for service must be stored in individual clean and disinfected containers, or in a new disposable container such as a plastic bag. New plastic wrap or other suitable clean and disinfected covering material must be placed over a customer’s hair while trying on wigs for purchase, and the wig must not be allowed to come into contact with the skin, hair, or wigs of the customer.

A.

Plastic guards and any nonmetal removable parts must be removed, cleaned, and disinfected as required in subparts 3 and 4.

B.

Metal guards, clipper blades, drill bits, and other removable parts must be removed. All product residue, hair, skin debris, nail dust, and other visible debris must be brushed or wiped off, and the removable part must be disinfected with an EPA-registered, hospital-level disinfectant spray or wipe after each use. The surfaces must remain wet with the spray or wipe disinfectant for the contact time listed on the disinfectant label and the manufacturer’s directions must be followed.

C.

Clipper blades that are not detachable must have the hair removed using a disinfected brush or a blade wash, and the clipper blade must be disinfected with a hospital-level disinfectant spray. The surfaces must remain wet with the spray disinfectant for the contact time listed on the disinfectant label and the manufacturer’s directions must be followed.

D.

The surface of the tool’s body, handles, and attached cord must be brushed or wiped clean of all product residue, hair, skin debris, nail dust, and other visible debris, and then disinfected with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant spray or wipe after each use. The surfaces must remain wet with the spray or wipe disinfectant for the contact time listed on the disinfectant label and the manufacturer’s directions must be followed.

E.

Disinfected electrical and electronic tools must be stored when not in use. Acceptable storage includes a clean and disinfected:

A.

Immediately after each service:

B.

Pedicure tub liners are single-use items under subpart 13 and must be disposed of immediately after use. When disposable tub liners are used, item A does not apply. When tub liners are used, the pedicure tubs must remain in clean and disinfected condition.

C.

Pedicure tubs of all kinds must always be maintained in a clean and disinfected condition, even if the tub is broken or not in service. If the circulating mechanism isn’t working, the screens must be cleaned and the tub surface disinfected.

A.

New, single-use items must be stored in clean covered containers with solid sides and lids containing only new or disinfected items. New items in the original sealed packaging may be stored out in the open.

B.

All nail files are single-use items unless made of metal, glass, or crystal. Ceramic nail files are single-use items unless completely sealed by a glaze.

C.

For the purpose of scoring the edges of sharp single-use files, one file may be repeatedly used to file down the edge of a supply of new files, provided that the practitioner wears gloves while preparing the new files and that the file used by the practitioner is kept in the dispensary in a disinfected container labeled “score file.” Each salon may have only one score file.

A.

If debris is found in the wax pot or paraffin warmer, or if the wax or paraffin has been contaminated by contact with skin, unclean applicators, or double-dipping, the wax pot or paraffin warmer must be emptied, the wax must be discarded, and the pot or warmer must be disinfected.

B.

Disposable spatulas and wooden sticks must be dipped into the wax only once and then discarded without using the other end.

C.

Applicators must be dipped only once into the wax unless the wax is a single-service item and unused wax is discarded after each service.

D.

Any surface touched by a used wax stick must be cleaned and disinfected immediately after the service.

E.

Paraffin wax must be portioned out for each client in a bag or other container, or dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of the unused supply.

A.

Counters, tables, reception-area chairs, and desks must be cleaned daily with soap and water or a cleaning agent.

B.

Work surfaces where services are performed, such as shampoo bowls, nail tables, facial chairs or beds, or waxing beds, must be protected from skin contact by a clean cloth or paper towel or sheet. The work surface must be cleaned and disinfected daily, using EPA-registered, hospital-level disinfectant wipes or sprays with the surface wet for the contact time in the product directions. If a customer’s skin comes into contact with the surface, the surface must be cleaned and disinfected immediately after the service.

C.

Stylist chairs at hair stations, chairs at shampoo stations, manicure chairs, and pedicure throne chairs must be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day. EPA-registered hospital-level disinfectant wipes or sprays must be used and the surface must be wet with the disinfectant for the contact time in the product directions.

D.

Sinks and shampoo bowls must be cleaned and disinfected daily with a disinfected spray or wipe, including faucet handles, spray handles, inside bowls, and outside surfaces. Hair must be removed from shampoo bowls immediately after each shampoo service.

E.

Rolling carts, work trays, or other containers used to hold tools and implements during a hair, skin, waxing, nail, pedicure, or other service must be cleaned and disinfected daily with a disinfectant spray or wipe.

F.

Hair and debris must be removed from the floor immediately after each service.

G.

Towel warmers must be disinfected daily with a disinfectant wipe or spray. Salons using hot steamed towels in services must meet these requirements:

A.

The salon must meet the requirements of this chapter, including requirements related to the facility, safety and infection control, and scope of services to be provided in salons, except as otherwise provided for in this part.

B.

A salon license is valid for a specific vehicle or mobile structure and must not be transferred to a different vehicle or mobile structure.

C.

All services must be provided inside the interior of the vehicle or structure.

D.

The mobile salon must be equipped with a functioning cell phone or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

E.

The mobile salon’s name as shown on the license must be visibly displayed and clearly legible on at least one exterior side of the mobile salon.

A.

a description of the vehicle or mobile structure to be used as the mobile salon, including photographs of the interior and exterior;

B.

the license plate number and vehicle identification number (VIN) of the mobile salon;

C.

the capacity and location of each potable water tank and wastewater tank;

D.

a permanent address at which board correspondence may be received;

E.

the address of the physical location where the mobile salon is parked when not in service; and

F.

the phone number of the mobile salon’s cell phone or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

A.

The mobile salon must have a self-contained, potable water supply in holding tanks with gauges indicating the levels in the tanks and reserve capabilities. The water supply tanks must be integrated and plumbed into the wastewater tanks or gray water tanks.

B.

Only potable water hoses meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 61-2014 may be used to fill the potable water tanks. NSF/ANSI Standard 61-2104 is incorporated by reference, is not subject to frequent change, and is available through the Minitex interlibrary loan system.

C.

The mobile salon must have a wastewater tank or gray water tank capacity 15 percent larger than the water supply holding tank.

D.

A mobile salon must not operate when:

E.

A mobile salon must have a restroom in operating condition inside the mobile salon that includes an installed hand sink with potable water, soap, single-use towels, and a self-contained, recirculating, flush chemical toilet with a holding tank or properly maintained composting toilet.

F.

Wastewater must be discharged into a sanitary sewage system or a sanitary dumping station. Dumping wastewater in a storm sewer, in any body of water, or on the ground is prohibited. When disposing of sewage and wastewater, each mobile salon shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and sanitary regulations.

G.

Portable shampoo containment bowls and portable pedicure tubs are acceptable. All other sinks must be installed and connected to the vehicle’s potable water supply and wastewater tanks.

A.

If power to supply heating, air conditioning, and other equipment is supplied by a generator, the generator must be properly vented outside and all doors and windows must be closed when the generator is operating to avoid exhaust entering the mobile salon. The generator must meet applicable municipal noise ordinances.

B.

Any combustible gas heater used by a mobile salon must be a sealed, combustible unit and must be vented outside, and all doors and windows must be closed when the heater is operating to avoid exhaust entering the mobile salon. Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) systems installed in the mobile salon must comply with the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 58 LP-Gas Code as adopted by the State Fire Code.

C.

All combustible gas containers must be stored outside of the mobile salon.

D.

The mobile salon must have working alarms for carbon monoxide, smoke, and combustible gas, either as single alarms or combined alarms.

E.

All electrical wiring in a mobile salon must comply with the State Electrical Code. Electrical equipment plugged into outlets must be UL-listed and must comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.35, and local fire codes.

A.

Services must not be provided unless the mobile salon is parked with the engine off, stable, and leveled. Stabilizing jacks must be used when indicated by the manufacturer’s instructions of the vehicle or mobile structure. At least two wheel chocks must be in use when the salon is operating.

B.

Carpeting is permitted only within driving or cab areas.

C.

All hazardous substances in the mobile salon must be stored upright in secured cabinets when the mobile salon is moving.

D.

The mobile salon must have a ventilation system sufficient to provide fresh air in the salon.

E.

All moving parts, including slide outs and steps, must be in good working order.

A.

A salon in a nursing home is required to be licensed if:

B.

A salon in a nursing home is not required to be licensed if:

A.

Licensees with a current manager’s license may apply online for a special events permit. Applicants must carry professional liability coverage of at least $25,000 for each claim and $50,000 total coverage for each policy year, and must pay the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.33.

B.

The permit holder may only provide the following services:

C.

Permits have the following restrictions:

D.

The hours spent working under a special event permit do not count toward the work hours in a licensed salon required to obtain other licenses under this chapter.

A.

To obtain a homebound service permit, an applicant must apply and:

B.

Homebound service permits are issued by the board for a three-year cycle.

C.

A homebound service permit is not valid unless the permit holder’s practitioner license is current. If the practitioner’s license has expired, a permit must not be used until the practitioner has renewed the practitioner license.

D.

The permit holder must maintain the professional liability insurance as required in item A for the duration of the permit.

E.

The licensee must comply with all infection control requirements and safety requirements in parts 2105.0375 and 2105.0377, and must carry a first aid kit meeting the requirements in part 2105.0370, item A, when not in a licensed nursing home.

F.

The hours spent working under a homebound service permit do not count toward the work hours in a licensed salon required to obtain other licenses under this chapter.

A.

shampooing, conditioning, cutting, clipping, coloring, dressing, processing, shaping, straightening, bleaching, tinting, styling, blow-drying, or waving a person’s hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes;

B.

styling, cutting, and coloring wigs when on a person’s head;

C.

cleansing, massaging, and stimulating the scalp;

D.

using a razor to remove hair from the head, face, and neck; and

E.

other personal services for the cosmetic care of the hair, head, and scalp.

A.

cleansing, stimulating, exfoliating, or massaging a person’s scalp, face, neck, arms, legs, or trunk by hand or by using a device, apparatus, or appliance, with or without the use of any cosmetic preparation, antiseptic, tonic, lotion, or cream;

B.

cosmetic care of a person’s face, eyelashes, eyebrows, lips, nose, neck, arms, legs, or trunk using a cosmetic preparation, antiseptic, tonic, lotion, powder, oil, gels, paraffin, clay, cream, makeup, or appliance;

C.

removing hair from a person’s body using depilatories, waxes, preparations, sugaring, or tweezing;

D.

application of makeup or airbrush makeup, extractions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow shaping and trimming, eyelash and eyebrow enhancements, waxing, sugaring, facials, and body wraps; and

E.

other personal services for the cosmetic care of the skin.

A.

cleansing, removing polish, cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring, or manicuring the fingernails or toenails;

B.

attaching and removing acrylic, other artificial nails, or nail enhancements;

C.

cleansing, massaging, and cosmetic care of the skin of the hands and feet including paraffin treatments;

D.

callus removal by the use of callus removal products, sanding, buffing, or filing;

E.

massaging the hands, feet, and lower arms and legs in conjunction with any practice described in items A to F; and

F.

other personal services for the cosmetic care of the hands, feet, and nails.

Nail technician services do not include waxing, eyelash or eyebrow enhancements, or any other esthetician service.

A.

All licensees, including salons open by appointment only and salons with irregular hours, must allow a board inspector, in the exercise of official duties, to inspect the salon on the inspector’s arrival at the salon.

B.

A salon owner and designated licensed salon manager (DLSM) must cooperate if asked by board inspectors to arrange inspection appointments.

C.

A salon owner and DLSM must have access to all salon space, including leased space within the salon, and must provide access to all salon spaces to a board inspector.

D.

All salon staff, including the owner, DLSM, other licensees, and unlicensed support staff, must cooperate with the inspection.

E.

Board inspectors must carry board-issued photo identification and produce it upon request.

A.

The board must notify salons and permit holders under part 2105.0410 with a written inspection report when any violation is found during a board inspection. The salon licensee and DLSM, or the permit holder under part 2105.0410, must take immediate action to address each violation and, within ten business days, bring the salon and all licensees practicing under the salon license, or the permit holder, into compliance with this chapter, chapter 2140, and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 155A.

B.

If an order to comply is issued by the board inspector, the salon and DLSM, or the permit holder under part 2105.0410, must report to the board via mail or e-mail, within ten business days of the order’s issuance, using a form provided by the board. The report must:

A.

Violations of this chapter, chapter 2110, and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 155A, cited on a board inspection, are subject to:

B.

Board staff must issue penalties prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, for violations in subitems (1) to (4) cited during a board inspection of a salon or permit holder except as provided for in subpart 5. Licensees must pay penalties in full before any license is renewed or issued.

A.

$3,000 for each salon license;

B.

$2,000 for the DLSM per salon license; and

C.

$1,000 for each individual practitioner per license or permit.

A.

a completed application form;

B.

a high school diploma, a high school transcript showing graduation, a general educational development certificate, or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (RED) as identified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 600.2;

C.

original passing test results no more than one year old of the following board-approved tests for the license sought:

D.

proof of completion of training as follows:

E.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

submit a completed application form;

B.

hold a current Minnesota cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician license;

C.

document at least 2,700 work hours of licensed experience in a licensed salon within the three years prior to application;

D.

submit original passing test results of the salon manager test no more than one year old; and

E.

pay the fees required in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

submit a completed application form;

B.

hold a current Minnesota cosmetology salon manager license;

C.

submit original passing results no more than one year old of the school manager test covering Minnesota laws and rules related to schools; and

D.

pay the fees identified in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

submit a completed application form;

B.

hold a current Minnesota cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician license as an operator or manager;

C.

document at least 2,700 hours of licensed practice as a cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician within the three years prior to application;

D.

submit the original course certificate of a board-approved instructor course on teaching methodology not more than one year old;

E.

submit original passing instructor test results not more than one year old for the instructor general theory, practical, and laws and rules tests; and

F.

pay the fees required in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

a completed application form;

B.

certification of licensure no more than 90 days old sent to the board directly from each state where the applicant has been licensed. A license certification must verify the current status and history of licensure, discipline history, hours of training, and whether or not the licensee has passed a general theory and practical test. If a state does not issue certification of licensure, the applicant must submit a copy of the most recent license and a completed supplemental verification form;

C.

if the out-of-state license is not current and active, an original board-approved skills course certificate no more than one year old;

D.

a high school diploma or transcript showing graduation, a general education development (GED) certificate, or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (RED) as identified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 600.2;

E.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved general theory test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the general theory does not have to be retaken;

F.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved written practical test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the written practical test does not have to be retaken;

G.

original passing test results of the Minnesota state laws and rules test no more than one year old; and

H.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

a completed application form;

B.

evidence of a current active license for at least three years in another state, or an original course certificate from a Minnesota-licensed cosmetology school no more than one year old with notarized signatures of the school manager or owner documenting the completion as a transfer student under part 2110.0705 of additional training hours and the practical skills test;

C.

certification of licensure no more than 90 days old sent directly to the board from each state where the applicant has been licensed. The license certification must verify the current status and history of licensure, discipline history, hours of training, and whether or not the licensee has passed a general theory and practical test. If a state does not issue license certifications, the applicant must submit a copy of the most recent license and a completed supplemental verification form;

D.

if the out-of-state license is not current and active, the applicant must provide an original board-approved skills course certificate no more than one year old;

E.

a high school diploma or transcript showing graduation, general education development (GED) certificate, or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (RED) as identified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 600.2;

F.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved general theory test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the general theory does not have to be retaken;

G.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved written practical test. If a certification of licensure from a state in which the applicant has been licensed attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the written practical test does not have to be retaken;

H.

original passing test results no more than one year old of the Minnesota state laws and rules test; and

I.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

apply to a board-licensed school as a transfer student for an evaluation of training, school records, and work experience under part 2110.0705, rectify any deficiencies noted in the evaluation results, and provide the original course completion certificate; and

B.

complete an application and submit the following items:

A.

a completed application form;

B.

a current Minnesota cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, or salon manager license;

C.

documentation of at least 2,700 hours of licensed practice as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, or instructor within the three years prior to the application;

D.

certification of licensure no more than 90 days old sent to the board directly from each state where the applicant has held an instructor license. An instructor license certification must verify the current status and history of license, discipline history, hours of training, and whether or not the instructor has passed an instructor general theory test and an instructor practical test. If a state does not issue certification of licensure, the applicant must submit a copy of the most recent license and a completed supplemental verification form;

E.

an original course certificate of a board-approved instructor course not more than one year old. If a certification of licensure from a state where the applicant holds a current instructor license attests that the applicant successfully completed comparable instructor training, this requirement is met and the instructor course does not have to be retaken;

F.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved instructor general theory test. If a certification of licensure from a state where the applicant holds a current instructor license attests that the applicant passed a comparable instructor theory test, this requirement is met and the instructor theory test does not have to be retaken;

G.

original passing test results no more than one year old of a board-approved instructor practical test. If a certification of licensure from a state where the applicant holds a current instructor license attests that the applicant has passed such a test, this requirement is met and the instructor practical test does not have to be retaken;

H.

original passing test results of the Minnesota instructor laws and rules test no more than one year old; and

I.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

a completed application for an MT license;

B.

credentials establishing the applicant’s identity as:

C.

a copy of a current valid license without a history of discipline for a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, salon manager, school manager, or instructor from another state; and

D.

payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25.

A.

A core CE course required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.271, subdivision 1, consists of a four-hour course, including one hour on state cosmetology laws and rules, and three hours on health, safety, and infection control.

B.

A core CE course requires board approval, and must be offered only by a board-licensed cosmetology school, postsecondary school licensed by the Office of Higher Education under Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.103, paragraph (a), or a professional association recognized by the board under item C.

C.

A professional association must apply for board recognition to offer core CE courses in writing on forms supplied by the board. Board recognition is valid for a maximum of one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year authorization was granted.

D.

A cosmetology school, a postsecondary school, or a board-authorized professional association must apply for approval of the core CE curriculum on a form supplied by the board, and submit the lesson plan and learning objectives, qualifications of the presenters and course developers, and payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, if the provider approval fee has not been paid in the current calendar year.

E.

Board approval of a core CE course under this subpart is valid for a maximum of one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year approval was granted.

F.

The board shall maintain a list of approved core CE courses on the board’s Web site.

A.

A professional practice CE course as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.271, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), must consist of a four-hour course based on any or all of the following within the licensee’s scope of practice:

B.

A professional practice CE course requires board approval and may be offered only by licensed salons, licensed cosmetology schools, and board-recognized professional associations.

C.

Board approval of a professional practice CE course is valid for a maximum of one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year approval was granted.

D.

The board shall maintain a list of approved professional practice CE courses on the board’s Web site.

A.

Cosmetology schools, postsecondary schools, professional associations, subject matter experts, or salons may offer instructor CEs in person or as online classes.

B.

A course provider under item A must apply for course approval for each CE course on a form supplied by the board, and submit the lesson plan or syllabus, course objectives, qualifications of the presenters and course developers, and payment of the fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, if the provider has not paid the provider approval fee in the current calendar year.

C.

Board approval of an instructor CE course is valid for one calendar year and expires on December 31 of the year approval was granted.

D.

The board shall maintain a list of approved instructor CE courses on the board’s Web site.

E.

Courses on teaching methodology or clinical practice provided by a Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) community college, state university, or technical college, or any postsecondary school licensed by the Office of Higher Education, are not subject to preapproval by the board. This provision does not apply to board-licensed cosmetology schools. All board-licensed cosmetology schools are subject to the provisions of items A to C.

A.

Either the license or the full name of the licensee as shown on the license must be posted at each workstation in the salon used by the licensee. Name tags worn by the licensee or business cards prominently displayed at a workstation meet this requirement if the full name shown on the license is used.

B.

Whenever the license is not posted at the workstation, the practitioner must post a license at the reception area of the salon.

C.

Copies of licenses do not meet the requirements of license posting. Licensees must obtain duplicate licenses from the board in order to post licenses at multiple workstations or multiple salons. After a license is issued by the board, a printout of the online license status from the board Web site showing a current license may be used to meet the posting requirements for a maximum of 30 days beginning on the license issuance date.

D.

Names or licenses posted must provide the public with a full, unobstructed view of the license or name.

A.

The board must return incomplete renewal applications to the applicant with notice of the items that are incomplete.

B.

The applicant must pay late fees required by Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.25, if a license renewal application or a resubmitted application is received after the expiration date of the license.

C.

A licensee whose renewed license has not been issued by the board by the end of the business day on the licensee’s expiration date is not authorized to practice after the expiration date until a license is issued, and any unlicensed practice after the expiration date is subject to the inspection penalties in part 2105.0115 and disciplinary provisions as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.33.

A.

A cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or salon manager renewing a license before August 1, 2017, must complete a total of four hours of core CE credits consisting of one hour of state cosmetology laws and rules, and three hours of health, safety, and infection control matters from board-approved providers within the three years prior to the date of the license renewal. Licensees must maintain proof of completion of the CE credits as required in subpart 5.

B.

A cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, advanced practice esthetician, or salon manager renewing a license on or after August 1, 2017, must complete a total of eight hours of CE credits from board-approved providers within the three years prior to the date of the license renewal. Licensees must maintain proof of completion of the CE credits as required in subpart 5. The eight hours must consist of:

C.

The CE credits are valid for only one license renewal period, but may be applied to multiple licenses held by the same practitioner if the CEs were completed within three years prior to the license renewal date.

A.

An instructor must complete 45 hours of board-approved CEs within three years before the license renewal, including at least 30 hours in teaching methodology and 15 hours on clinical practice in the field of licensure. Licensees must retain proof of the CE credits as required in subpart 5. Prior to August 1, 2017, to renew a license, an instructor must complete any combination of board-approved teaching methodology and clinical practice CEs totaling 45 CE hours.

B.

In addition to any board-approved instructor CE course, an instructor may use qualifying credits from completed classes on teaching methods or clinical practice from the MnSCU system schools, the University of Minnesota, or other postsecondary schools licensed by the Office of Higher Education but not licensed by the board. Preapproval of such courses is not required. The instructor must retain an official transcript and the class syllabus or catalog course description, which must establish the class hours and establish that the content of the course is based on teaching methodology or clinical practice. Postsecondary courses are equivalent to 16 CE hours per credit and lab courses are equivalent to 32 CE hours per credit. CEUs earned are accepted as one CE hour per CEU credit.

C.

Instructors teaching approved instructor CE courses may apply CE hours from the courses to the instructor’s license renewal if the CE hours are claimed only once per course, and are not used again on future renewals.

D.

Instructors teaching approved core and professional practice CEs may apply the CE hours from the courses on the instructor’s operator or salon manager license renewal if the CE hours are claimed only once per course, and are not used again on future renewals.

E.

The instructor may apply a maximum of 15 CE hours from instructor CE classes taught by the instructor each renewal period.

F.

Instructor CEs are valid for only one license renewal.

G.

To renew an instructor’s license, the instructor must hold an active operator or salon manager license in the area in which the instructor holds an instructor’s license.

H.

When a course has been approved by the board as both a professional practice CE course and as an instructor clinical practice CE course, licensees may apply the CEs earned from the course to the renewal of both the instructor license and the practitioner license.

A.

A school manager renewing a license on or after August 1, 2017, must complete a CE class or seminar in business practices of at least four hours, no more than three years prior to the renewal application, and retain proof of completion as required in subpart 5.

B.

To renew the school manager’s license, a school manager must hold an active cosmetology salon manager’s license.

C.

School manager CEs are valid for only one license renewal.

D.

A school manager may apply four CEs from an approved professional practice CE course on business management to the renewal of both the underlying salon manager license and the school manager license.