SEC. 73-7-14. Master cosmetologist license; continuing education requirements for license renewal.
Any person who holds a current, valid cosmetology license may be licensed as a master cosmetologist if he or she has been a licensed cosmetologist in this state for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, and has completed a minimum course of sixteen (16) hours' study in continuing education approved by the board within the licensing period preceding initial application for the license, and has paid the original license fee. Master cosmetologist licenses shall be renewable upon completion of a minimum course of eight (8) hours' study in continuing education approved by the board within a licensing period and payment of the required renewal fee. This is an optional license and persons who do not wish to complete the continuing education requirement may obtain a cosmetology license when renewing their license.
SOURCES: Laws, 1987, ch. 516, Sec. 6; reenacted, 1991, ch. 553, Sec. 10; reenacted, 1993, ch. 596, Sec. 11; reenacted, 1995, ch. 383, Sec. 10, eff from and after July 1, 1995
1997 Amendment:
SECTION 30. Section 73-7-14, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
73-7-14. Any person who holds a current, valid cosmetology license may be licensed as a master cosmetologist if he or she has been a licensed cosmetologist in this state for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, and has completed a minimum course of sixteen (16) hours' study in continuing education approved by the board within the licensing period preceding initial application for the license, and has paid the original license fee. Master cosmetologist licenses shall be renewable upon completion of a minimum course of eight (8) hours' study in continuing education approved by the board within a licensing period and payment of the required renewal fee. This is an optional license and persons who do not wish to complete the continuing education requirement may obtain a cosmetology license when renewing their license.
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the Social Security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64, Mississippi Code of 1972.
SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Section 30, SB2164, and Chapter 513, Sec. 10, HB393, Effective July 1, 1997.
Note: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 150, states as follows:
SECTION 150. Any person or entity shall be absolutely immune from any liability arising from compliance with the dictates of this act unless such conduct by the person or entity is willful and intentional.