Michigan Compiled Laws
Article 12 - (339.1201...339.1218)
Section 339.1210a - License to Practice Natural Hair Cultivation; Qualifications.

Sec. 1210a.
(1) After December 31, 1999, the department shall issue a license to practice natural hair cultivation to an individual who fulfills all of the following:
(a) If an examination is available, has passed an examination prescribed by the department and the board. In lieu of an examination being available, the department shall evaluate the experience of an applicant, which experience shall include at least 6 months of field practice or experience.
(b) Is at least 17 years of age.
(c) Is of good moral character.
(d) Has an education equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade.
(e) Has training either of at least 400 hours extending over a period of at least 3 months in a school of cosmetology approved by the department where services relating to natural hair cultivation are rendered or has served at least 6 months as an apprentice in a licensed cosmetology establishment in which natural hair cultivation is practiced.
(2) Until December 31, 1999, the department shall issue a license to practice natural hair cultivation to an individual who fulfills all of the following:
(a) If an examination is available, has passed an examination prescribed by the board and the department. In lieu of an examination being available, the department shall evaluate the experience of an applicant, which experience shall include at least 6 months of field practice or experience.
(b) Is at least 17 years of age.
(c) Is of good moral character.
(d) Has an education equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision in this article, an individual may engage in natural hair cultivation for compensation and may operate an establishment where natural hair cultivation only is practiced without having first obtained an individual or establishment license under this article.
History: Add. 1997, Act 97, Imd. Eff. Aug. 7, 1997 Popular Name: Act 299

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