South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 13 - Cosmetology And Cosmetologists
Section 40-13-360. Exemptions from chapter.

The following are exempt from this chapter while engaged in the proper discharge of their professional duties:
(1) a manufacturer's representative or sales person who demonstrates a product or technique for a promotional purpose;
(2) an educational activity conducted in connection with a monthly, annual, or other special program from which the general public is excluded, provided this exemption applies only to the specific days of the special program;
(3) a demonstration conducted by a manufacturer or a wholesaler for the purpose of exhibiting the technical application and use of a product; and
(4) an unlicensed person employed in a cosmetology salon whose duties are expressly confined to shampooing hair under the direct supervision of a cosmetologist.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 427, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 224, Section 1.

Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1982 Act No. 388; 1976 Code Section 40-13-270.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

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 40-13-10. State Board of Cosmetology; membership; terms and vacancies; restrictions regarding member duties; advisory committee; members; compensation.

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 40-13-50. Administrative and fiscal activities to be provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

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 40-13-200. Violations of chapter or submission of false information for licensing; revocation of license; penalty

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 40-13-250. Biennial renewal of licenses; expiration; reinstatement; reexamination; inactive licenses.

Section 40-13-260. Schools and salons to display appropriate signs; operation of school in conjunction with other businesses; effect of chapter on salons licensed on May 11, 1966.

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 40-13-310. Minimum curriculum for schools and qualifications for instructors; instructor's license; fee; renewal.

Section 40-13-320. Issuance and display of school license; license not transferrable.

Section 40-13-330. Contracts between schools and students.

Section 40-13-340. Licensing of schools; submission of floor plan and student contract form; bond required; actions for breach of contract.

Section 40-13-350. Sanitary regulations; copies to school owners and managers; posting in salons and schools.

Section 40-13-355. Board members prohibited from conducting or providing continuing education courses.

Section 40-13-360. Exemptions from chapter.

Section 40-13-370. Severability.