As used in this chapter:
(1) "Beauty salon" or "salon" means a building or any place, or part of a place or building including, but not limited to, a rental booth, in which cosmetology is performed on the general public for compensation.
(2) "Cosmetology" means engaging in any of these practices or a combination of these practices when done for compensation either directly or indirectly:
(a) arranging, styling, thermal curling, chemical waving, pressing, shampooing, cutting, shaping, chemical bleaching, chemical coloring, chemical relaxing, or similar work, upon the hair, wig, or hairpiece of any person, by any means, with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances;
(b) using cosmetic preparations, make-up, antiseptics, lotions, creams, chemical preparations on, or otherwise, or waxing, tweezing, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying, or similar work on the scalp, legs, feet, face, neck, arms, hands; or
(c) manicuring or pedicuring the nails of a person or similar work.
(3) "Cosmetologist" means a person including, but not limited to, an independent contractor, not a student, who is licensed to practice cosmetology.
(4) "Cosmetology school", "beauty school", or "school" means a place or part of a place in which cosmetology or any of its practices are taught.
(5) "Esthetician" means a person including, but not limited to, an independent contractor, who is licensed to practice skin care, make-up, or similar work. Skin care is for the sole purpose of beautifying the skin.
(6) "Independent contractor" means a licensed practitioner who rents or leases a place or part of a place in a beauty salon.
(7) "Instructor" means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology or any practices of cosmetology in accordance with this chapter.
(8) "Nail technician" means a person including, but not limited to, an independent contractor, who is licensed to practice manicuring or pedicuring the nails or similar work.
(9) "Student" means a person who is engaged in learning or acquiring the practices of cosmetology and, while learning, performs or assists in any of the practices of cosmetology in a school licensed under this chapter and under the instruction or immediate supervision of an instructor licensed under this chapter.
(10) "Approved school" means a cosmetology, esthetician, or nail technician school licensed by the Board of Cosmetology or the board's equivalent in the jurisdiction in which it is physically located. In states where licensure of a school is not required, a license may be issued, upon application and approval by the board.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 427, Section 1; 2000 Act No. 222, Sections 3 to 6.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1934 (38) 1349; 1942 Code Section 5250-12; 1945 (44) 379; 1948 (45) 2079; 1952 Code Section 56-451; 1953 (48) 432; 1962 Code Section 56-451; 1963 (53) 553; 1982 Act No. 388; 1976 Code Section 40-13-10.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 13 - Cosmetology And Cosmetologists
Section 40-13-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.
Section 40-13-20. Definitions.
Section 40-13-30. License required to operate school.
Section 40-13-40. Authorization to practice in registered salons.
Section 40-13-60. Adoption of rules and regulations by board.
Section 40-13-70. Seal; additional powers and duties.
Section 40-13-80. Authority to investigate complaints and violations.
Section 40-13-90. Investigation results; presentation to board; hearing procedures.
Section 40-13-100. Injunctive orders and other equitable relief.
Section 40-13-110. Grounds for revocation, suspension, or restriction of license; penalties.
Section 40-13-115. Jurisdiction of board.
Section 40-13-120. Disciplinary action authorized; procedures.
Section 40-13-130. Denial of licensure on same grounds as for disciplinary actions.
Section 40-13-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-13-150. Voluntary surrender of license by licensee under investigation.
Section 40-13-160. Right of aggrieved party to seek review of board decision.
Section 40-13-170. Payment of costs by violator.
Section 40-13-180. Collection of costs and fines.
Section 40-13-190. Confidentiality of investigations and other proceedings.
Section 40-13-210. Petition for injunctive relief by department.
Section 40-13-230. Qualifications for licensure; cosmetologist; esthetician; nail technician.
Section 40-13-240. Examinations; applications; fees; frequency of exams; subject matter.
Section 40-13-270. Reciprocity to nonresidents.
Section 40-13-280. Display of license near licensee's work chair.
Section 40-13-290. Requirements and restrictions applicable to schools and salons; inspections.
Section 40-13-300. Licensing of salons; issuance and display of license; license not transferrable.
Section 40-13-320. Issuance and display of school license; license not transferrable.
Section 40-13-330. Contracts between schools and students.