Barbers and Cosmetologists; provisions; change

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to barbering and the occupation of a cosmetologist; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide for licensing; to add hair relaxing and straightening to the scope of practice of certain occupations licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for regulation of shops, salons, and schools by local governments; to change certain provisions related to instruction to be provided to licensees; to revise certain provisions related to penalties and the unlicensed practice of occupations licensed by the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.