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Statutes and Regulations (Cosmetology and Barbering)

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Statutes Governing Cosmetology, Barbering and Electrology

Creation of Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering (M.G.L. c. 13, s. 42) 
Licensing Provisions for Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering (M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 112, Sections 87T to 87KK; Chapter 112, Sections 61 to 65E) 

Regulations Governing Cosmetology, Barbering and Electrology

240 CMR 2.00: Licensure of Cosmetologists, Manicurists, Aestheticians, Demonstrators and Instructors 
240 CMR 3.00: Cosmetology Salons  
240 CMR 4.00: Operation of Cosmetology Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions 
240 CMR 5.00: Operation of Aesthetics Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions 
240 CMR 6.00: Advanced Seminars  
240 CMR 7.00: Operation of Manicuring Schools 
240 CMR 8.00: Barber Regulations 
240 CMR 9.00: Administrative Practices for Electrolysis 
240 CMR 10.00: Licensure of Electrolysis Schools 
240 CMR 11.00: Continuing Education for Electrolysis 
Cosmetology, Barbering, and Electrology Regulations in Effect Prior to June 1, 2019 

General Policies & Guidelines

Policy on Practices Outside the Scope of Licensure  
Policy Bulletin on Mobile Services 
Policy on Review of Applicants with Criminal History or Pending Criminal Charges (CORI Policy)  
Intense Pulsed Light Devices  
Policy on Advertising of Businesses Located Within Shops  
Policy on English Language Testing and Translation Dictionaries  
Policy on Exams & Temporary Permits 

School / Education Policies

Policy on Student Apprenticeship and Employment  
Policy on School Closure Procedures  
Policy on School Programs Over Minimum Program Length  
Policy on Credit for Off-Site Hours 

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