Florida Cosmetology Law

Question 1

The board of cosmetology has_____ members, and of them _____ are licensed cosmetologists, the remaining ___ members are ___.

Answer 1

7,5,2,laypersons

Question 2

Hair braiders must take a 2 day, 16 hour class that consists of

Answer 2

5 hours of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases, 5 hours of sanitation and sterilization, 4 hours of disorders and diseases of the scalp, and 2 hours of studies regarding laws affecting hair braiding.

Question 3

Who appoints the board members

Answer 3

Governor

Question 4

What is the longest amount of time any board member may serve?

Answer 4

Two terms

Question 5

Who elects the chair and the vice chair person

Answer 5

The board

Question 6

How many hours are required to take your licensing test?

Answer 6

1200

Question 7

The DBPR stands for

Answer 7

Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Question 8

What is the minimum score needed to pass the state board exam?

Answer 8

75

Question 9

If you fail a part of the state board exam, are you required to retake the whole exam?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

How long do you have to retest and pass both parts after you have failed the first time?

Answer 10

2 years

Question 11

What do you have to do if you fail the state board exam the second time?

Answer 11

Go back for a minimum of 40 hours

Question 12

What do you have to do if you fail the state board exam the third time?

Answer 12

Return to an approved school of cosmetology for 80 hours of remedial instruction

Question 13

The Florida Cosmetology Act is also referred to as

Answer 13

FAC

Question 14

When is a salon license renewed

Answer 14

On or Before November 30

Question 15

What is the required picture size for your cosmetology license

Answer 15

2” by 2”

Question 16

Where must you display your cosmetology license

Answer 16

Conspicuous place which is clearly visible

Question 17

A full salon contains a minimum square footage of _______ and no more than ____ cosmetologists or specialists may be employed in the salon, an addition of 1 cosmetologist would require the square footage to increase by _____

Answer 17

200 square feet, 2, 50 square feet

Question 18

Where are soiled linens kept in the salon

Answer 18

Kept in a closed receptable

Question 19

Where are clean linens kept in the salon

Answer 19

Closed; dust proof cabinet

Question 20

What animals are allowed in the salon

Answer 20

No pets except fish in an aquarium or trained animals

Question 21

If a salon is located in your home, what must it have structurally to separate it from your home

Answer 21

Must be separate from the living quarters by a permanent wall construction

Question 22

When working on a guest who is unable to come into the salon, what proper steps need to be taken

Answer 22

Arrangements shall be made through a licensed salon. Information as to the name of the client and the address at which the services are to be performed and shall be recorded in the salon and be made available upon request to any investigator or inspector of the Department

Question 23

A cosmetology shall renew their license on or before

Answer 23

On or before October 31st