An Act relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers and the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; and providing for an effective date.

HB 243 updates Alaska's licensing rules for barbers, hairdressers, manicurists, estheticians, and related professionals. It clarifies that the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers authorizes the Department of Commerce to issue licenses and requires the Board to create written guidelines for tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, and body piercing businesses. The bill also mandates that manicuring schools provide at least 12 hours of approved health and safety training, and prohibits schools from requiring more than 12 hours for this training to issue a license. These changes define the Board's responsibilities and set specific requirements for professionals and schools in the industry.