Brief Description: The Board of Barbers and Hairdressers proposes to update regulations regarding qualifications for new license types including hair braiding, non-chemical barber, and permanent cosmetic coloring, to implement changes to AS 08.13 enacted under Chapter 23, SLA 18 (SB 4).
The Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Board) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 12, Chapter 09 of the Alaska Administrative Code including the following:
1. 12 AAC 09.002. Review of license applications, is proposed to be changed to amend certain application requirements, add new subsections, and repeal of student permit application fees.
2. 12 AAC 09.004. Courtesy license, is proposed to be changed to update courtesy license requirements by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
3. 12 AAC 09.005. Application for examination, is proposed to be changed by adding new license types for non-chemical barber and permanent cosmetic coloring.
4. 12 AA 09.020. Identification of applicant, is proposed to be changed by clarifying language and adding new license types for non-chemical barber and permanent cosmetic coloring.
5. 12 AAC 09.056. Content and grading criteria for barber examination, is proposed to repeal and readopt the section to include the new non-chemical barber license type.
6. 12 AAC 09.068. Body piercing, and tattooing, and permanent cosmetic coloring examinations, is proposed to be changed to update the body piercing license exam, and clarify language for separation of the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
7. 12 AAC 09.086. Tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring license by examination, is proposed to repeal and readopt the section to include separation of the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
8. 12 AAC 09.088. Tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring license by waiver, is proposed to be changed to update the language to include separation of the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
9. 12 AAC 09.090. Barber, non-chemical barber, or hairdresser license by examination, is proposed to repeal and readopt the section to add the new non-chemical barber license type.
10. 12 AAC 09.095. Barber, non-chemical barber, or hairdresser license by waiver, is proposed to repeal and readopt the section to add the new non-chemical barber license type.
11. 12 AAC 09.096. Hair braiding license requirements, is proposed by adding a new section for the new hair braiding license type.
12. 12 AAC 09.097. Credit hours for course work and training, is proposed to be changed to amend the section by adding the new non-chemical barber license type, and adding a new subsection for tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring.
13. 12 AAC 09.107. Temporary permits, is proposed to be changed by adding the non-chemical barber, hair braiding, permanent cosmetic coloring license types.
14. 12 AAC 09.110. Shop owner license, is proposed to be changed by separating tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring.
15. 12 AAC 09.112. Temporary shop license, is proposed to be changed by separating tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring.
16. 12 AAC 09.115. Verifications, is proposed to be changed by adding the new non-chemical barber and permanent cosmetic coloring license types.
17. 12 AAC 09.127. License requirements for school offered by a college or university, is proposed to be changed by adding training requirements for non-chemical barber and hair braiding license types.
18. 12 AAC 09.160. Barber and hairdresser school curriculum, is proposed to be changed by adding hair braiding to subject requirements, and amending the number of beard trimming practicals.
19. 12 AAC 09.161. Non-chemical barbering school curriculum, is proposed to add a new section for the new non-chemical barber license type curriculum requirements.
20. 12 AAC 09.164. Hair braiding curriculum, is proposed to add a new section for the new hair braiding license type curriculum requirements.
21. 12 AAC 09.168. Permanent cosmetic coloring training requirements, is proposed to add a new section for training requirements for a permanent cosmetic coloring license.
22. 12 AAC 09.169. Tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring training requirements, is proposed to be changed by removing permanent cosmetic coloring from the section, and clarifying language.
23. 12 AAC 09.173. Out-of-state training in body piercing, and tattooing, and permanent cosmetic coloring, is proposed to be changed by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license, and adding a subsection for permanent cosmetic coloring training outside of the state.
24. 12 AAC 09.180. Student permits, is proposed to be changed by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license, and adding the new non-chemical barber license type.
25. 12 AAC 09.185. Trainees in body piercing, or tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring, is proposed to be changed by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license, and clarifying language.
26. 12 AAC 09.186. Trainees in hair braiding, is proposed by adding a new section for qualifications of a trainer of hair braiding.
27. 12 AAC 09.190. Apprentices of barbering, hairdressing, and esthetics, is proposed to be changed by adding the new non-chemical barber license type.
28. 12 AAC 09.930. Reinstatement of a lapsed license, is proposed to be changed by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
29. 12 AAC 09.940. Education information and aftercare instructions for body piercing and tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring; notification requirements, is proposed to be changed by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
30. 12 AAC 09.990. Definitions, is proposed to amend by separating the tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring license.
You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Sher Zinn, Regulations Specialist, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806. Additionally, the Board will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 465-2974 and by electronic mail at RegulationsAndPublicComment@alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System by accessing this notice on the system at http://notice.alaska.gov/191732, and using the comment link. The comments must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2018. Comments received after this deadline will not be considered by the Board.
You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to Sher Zinn, Regulations Specialist, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806 or by e-mail at RegulationsAndPublicComment@alaska.gov. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. The Board will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and on the Board’s website at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofBarbersHairdressers.aspx The Board may, but is not required to, answer written questions received after the 10-day cut-off date and before the end of the comment period.
If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Sher Zinn at (907) 465-1049 or RegulationsAndPublicComment@alaska.gov, no later than November 9, 2018, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.
A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Sher Zinn at (907) 465-1049 or RegulationsAndPublicComment@alaska.gov, or go to https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BAH-1018.pdf.
After the public comment period ends, the Board will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Written comments and questions received are public records and are subject to public inspection.
Statutory Authority: AS 08.01.062; AS 08.13.030; AS 08.13.040; AS 08.13.070; AS 08.13.080; AS 08.13.082; AS 08.13.090; AS 08.13.100; AS 08.13.110; AS 08.13.120; AS 08.13.130; AS 08.13.140; AS 08.13.170; AS 08.13.180; AS 08.13.182; AS 08.13.190; AS 08.13.210; AS 08.13.215; AS 08.13.220
Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: AS 08.01.062; AS 08.13.030; AS 08.13.040; AS 08.13.070; AS 08.13.080; AS 08.13.082; AS 08.13.090; AS 08.13.100; AS 08.13.110; AS 08.13.120; AS 08.13.130; AS 08.13.140; AS 08.13.170; AS 08.13.180; AS 08.13.182; AS 08.13.190; AS 08.13.210; AS 08.13.215; AS 08.13.220
Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Date: 10/15/18
Sher Zinn, Regulations Specialist
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
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ADDITIONAL REGULATION NOTICE INFORMATION
(AS 44.62.190(d))
1. Adopting agency: Board of Barbers and Hairdressers - Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
2. General subject of regulation: Updates to regulations including additional license types, qualifications, and training requirements.
3. Citation of regulation: 12 AAC 09.002; 12 AAC 09.004; 12 AAC 09.005; 12 AAC 09.020; 12 AAC 09.056; 12 AAC 09.068; 12 AAC 09.086; 12 AAC 09.088; 12 AAC 09.090; 12 AAC 09.095; 12 AAC 09.096; 12 AAC 09.097; 12 AAC 09.107; 12 AAC 09.110; 12 AAC 09.112; 12 AAC 09.115; 12 AAC 09.127; 12 AAC 09.160; 12 AAC 09.161; 12 AAC 09.164; 12 AAC 09.168; 12 AAC 09.169; 12 AAC 09.173; 12 AAC 09.180; 12 AAC 09.185; 12 AAC 09.186; 12 AAC 09.190; 12 AAC 09.930; 12 AAC 09.940; 12 AAC 09.990
4. Department of Law file number: To be assigned.
5. Reason for the proposed action: Compliance with new state statutes; update and clarification of current regulations.
6. Appropriation/Allocation: Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - #2360.
7. Estimated annual cost to comply with the proposed action to:
A private person: Cost of $150 application fee, $120 exam fee for non-chemical barber and $60 exam fee for cosmetic coloring, and $180 biennial license fee for new applicants of the new non-chemical barber, hair braiding and permanent cosmetic coloring licenses; student permit fee of $100 for a new trainee or student of the non-chemical barber or permanent cosmetic coloring license types.
Another state agency: None known.
A municipality: None known.
8. Cost of implementation to the state agency and available funding (in thousand of dollars):
No costs are expected in FY 2019 or in subsequent years.
9. The name of the contact person for the regulation:
Dawn Hannasch, Records and Licensing Supervisor
Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Telephone: (907) 465-2543
E-mail: dawn.hannasch@alaska.gov
10. The origin of the proposed action: Board of Barbers and Hairdressers.
11. Date: 10/15/2018
Prepared by: Sher Zinn, Regulations Specialist