Voluntary certification: makeup artists.

Existing law, the Barbering and Cosmetology Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of the practice of barbering and cosmetology, including the practice of skin care by licensed estheticians. Existing law requires the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to administer the act. A violation of the act is a crime. Existing law requires an applicant for an esthetician license to practice skin care, defined as, among other things, giving facials, applying makeup, and beautifying and massaging the face and neck using specified substances and certain devices, to complete an application, pass an examination, pay an application and examination fee, and meet other educational requirements. Existing law also authorizes an applicant for an esthetician license to satisfy those other educational requirements by, among other things, completing an apprenticeship program in which a licensed apprentice learns and acquires knowledge about skin care under the supervision of a board-approved licensee. Existing law generally makes licenses issued by the board subject to biennial renewal and imposes a specified renewal fee. This bill would provide for the voluntary certification of makeup artists. The bill would define the practice of makeup artistry to include applying makeup, as defined, applying prosthetics, lash and brow tinting, the application of false eyelashes, and skin analysis. The bill would require applicants for a certificate to pay a fee in a specified amount, and would further require that applicants satisfy certain educational requirements, or, alternatively, submit documentation of prior experience or education, as specified. The bill would make other conforming changes. Because a violation of the act by a makeup artist would constitute a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.