(A) A person, firm, corporation, or association may apply to the board for licensing of a school by submitting an application on a form prescribed by the board and paying the initial license fee. An applicant at the time of application shall submit a detailed floor plan and a true copy of the applicant's board-approved form for student contracts and enrollment. An applicant also shall furnish a bond to the board issued by a licensed bonding company doing business in this State. The bond must be in the sum of ten thousand dollars and must be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the terms and conditions of all contracts entered into between the owner or manager of the school and all persons enrolling in the school. Suit on the bond may be brought by any student injured by the breach of any of the conditions of the contract between the student and the owner or manager of the school.
(B) A licensed school shall comply with the provisions of this chapter applicable to the school and with regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
(C) No license for a school may be issued unless the owner presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the owner has adequate school facilities and equipment and that each instructor holds a valid instructor's license.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 427, Section 1.
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.