Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 3
Primary
This bill clarifies the options for becoming licensed as a master barber. In particular, a cosmetologist will be able to become licensed as a master barber after one year of post-licensure work experience and a 35-hour course in shaving. The reciprocity provision requires that an applicant from a state with less stringent licensure requirements than those of Delaware have work experience. The provision has been amended to require one continuous year of licensed experience obtained within the 5 years immediately preceding application. This amendment will address the ongoing challenge where applicants from neighboring states have difficulty becoming licensed in Delaware. The limitation on daily work hours has been stricken. Part-time applicants at times need to work more than 10 hours per day to meet licensure requirements. The 40 hours per week cap remains. The apprenticeship provision has been amended to permit a licensed instructor to supervise up to 5 apprentices. Revisions clarify that only temporary hair removal is within the scope of practice for cosmetologists and aestheticians. Finally, the reinstatement provision has been revised to provide that, if a licensee has not renewed his or her license within 5 years, that licensee can apply for reinstatement by taking the practical examination again.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Amendment SA 1 to HB 205 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Amendment HA 1 to HB 205 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment HA 1 to HB 205 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 5 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
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| SA 1 to HB 205 | PDF HTML |
| HA 1 to HB 205 | PDF HTML |
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