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The 2004 Florida Statutes

Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 477
COSMETOLOGY
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Section 477.0263, Florida Statutes 2004

477.0263  Cosmetology services to be performed in licensed salon; exception.--

(1)  Cosmetology services shall be performed only by licensed cosmetologists in licensed salons, except as otherwise provided in this section.

(2)  Pursuant to rules established by the board, cosmetology services may be performed by a licensed cosmetologist in a location other than a licensed salon, including, but not limited to, a nursing home, hospital, or residence, when a client for reasons of ill health is unable to go to a licensed salon. Arrangements for the performance of such cosmetology services in a location other than a licensed salon shall be made only through a licensed salon.

(3)  Any person who holds a valid cosmetology license in any state or who is authorized to practice cosmetology in any country, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States may perform cosmetology services in a location other than a licensed salon when such services are performed in connection with the motion picture, fashion photography, theatrical, or television industry; a photography studio salon; a manufacturer trade show demonstration; or an educational seminar.

History.--ss. 75, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 48, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 98-323.