California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 10 — Barbering and CosmetologyArticle 2 — Application of ChapterSection 7317

Except as provided in this article, it is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in barbering, cosmetology, or electrolysis for compensation without a valid, unexpired license issued by the board, unless the person is participating in an externship program from an approved school, or in an establishment or mobile unit other than one licensed by the board, or conduct or operate an establishment, or any other place of business in which barbering, cosmetology, or electrolysis is practiced unless licensed under this chapter. Persons licensed under this chapter shall limit their practice and services rendered to the public to only those areas for which they are licensed. Any violation of this section is subject to an administrative fine and may be subject to a misdemeanor.

Notes

Prohibits compensated barbering, cosmetology, or electrolysis without a valid unexpired board license, except participation in an approved-school externship, and prohibits practice in an unlicensed establishment or mobile unit or operating an unlicensed establishment or other covered business. Requires licensees to limit public services to licensed areas; violations carry an administrative fine and may be misdemeanors.

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