COSMETOLOGY ACT SUNSET

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Makes changes in provisions regarding definitions; administrative procedure; licensure requirements; display of licensure; qualifications for licensure as a barber teacher; examination of barber license applicants; licensure as a cosmetologist; renewal of a cosmetology licensing; licensure of estheticians and renewal; investigations by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; ownership of schools; school rules and refunds; license renewal for nail technicians; suspension of licensure; practice without a license; investigations and hearings; attendance of witnesses; rehearings; hearing officers; certified copies of orders; and restoration of licenses. Adds provisions concerning licensure by endorsement; inactive statuses; licensed cosmetologists seeking licenses as barbers; licensed barbers, estheticians, and nail technicians seeking licenses as cosmetologists; sales of schools licensed under the Act; citations; and disposition by consent orders. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.