Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 035 - Board of Cosmetology
Here’s a clear overview of Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 035: Board of Cosmetology:
⚖️ Purpose & Authority
Established under Act 358 of 1955, the Board regulates cosmetology and related fields—licensing practitioners and instructors, overseeing salon and school sanitation, and enforcing health and safety standards, including communicable disease prevention and penalties for violations (casetext.com).
🏛 Board Structure & Staff
Composition: 10 Governor-appointed members (casetext.com).
Divisions:
Administrative Division (Director + clerical staff) handles operations and record-keeping (casetext.com).
Inspection Division: staffed by cosmetology-experienced inspectors; they perform 2–4 annual salon/school inspections, verify licenses, enforce rules, and respond to complaints. They have the legal right to enter establishments during business hours (casetext.com).
🧴 Rules & Regulations
Rule 035.00.08‑001 serves as the master regulation for the Board, detailing authority, responsibilities, and enforcement procedures .
Within the broader Arkansas Rules of Cosmetology and Body Art (Part 54, Title 17), key sections include:
17 CAR § 54‑201 – definitions of states of practice (e.g., cosmetology, esthetics, nail tech) (codeofarrules.arkansas.gov).
17 CAR § 54‑206 – licensure requirements for salons and mobile units (codeofarrules.arkansas.gov).
📍 Board Office & Meetings
Office location: 101 E. Capitol, Suite 108, Little Rock, AR 72201 (casetext.com).
Contact: Phone (501‑682‑2168), Email Cosmo@arkansas.gov (casetext.com).
Meeting schedule: Held as required in Little Rock; yearly calendar released by December (casetext.com).
💵 Fees
Under the Arkansas Department of Health’s Cosmetology Section, these fees apply:
Biennial practitioner renewal: $2.50
New or renewing salon license: $5–$2.50
School licenses: up to $50 annually
Reinstatement and name change fees also apply (healthy.arkansas.gov).
🗓 Additional Board Resources
The Department of Health’s Cosmetology & Body Art page offers updated info on:
Licensing fees (including a temporary reduction effective Jan 2024–Jan 2026) (healthy.arkansas.gov)
Forms, detailed rules & statutes, reciprocity, renewal systems
2025 meeting dates: e.g., May 19, July 28, Sept 22, Nov 17 (healthy.arkansas.gov).
🎯 Summary
Agency 035 – Board of Cosmetology enforces comprehensive standards for cosmetology professionals and businesses in Arkansas. It combines licensing, inspections, regulatory rulemaking (Rule 035.00.08‑001), and ongoing governance through meetings and enforcement. The administrative backbone is the Department of Health’s Cosmetology Section, which also handles online renewals, temporary fee adjustments, and maintains public resources.
📌 If you need more details…
Full text of Rule 035.00.08‑001 and related regulations can be accessed via Casetext (title "Agency 035 – Board of Cosmetology") (casetext.com).
For fee specifics, renewal forms, meeting notices, and legislative updates, check the “Cosmetology & Body Art” section on Arkansas Department of Health’s site (healthy.arkansas.gov).
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