Posted: | July 29, 2021 11:35 AM |
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From: | Representative Natalie Mihalek |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Cosmetology Act |
Please join me in sponsoring legislation to help assure strong health, safety, financial reporting and consumer standards in Pennsylvania’s many salons and spas. The Pennsylvania Cosmetology Act requires all salons and spas to be licensed and regulated by the PA Department of State and the statute explicitly prohibits “booth rental” In these facilities. This prohibition of booth rental is important because once this rental occurs, the licensed salon or spa loses control and accountability of this part of its facility. However, in recent years there have been some businesses that have ignored this law by claiming they are renting “chairs” or “space” (not booths). This legislation is intended to tighten up existing statute to help protect consumers and to assure the licensed facility is maintaining health, safety, financial accountability, and other standards within all areas of its business. I have heard from several salons and spas in my district and throughout Pennsylvania who want the industry to be held to the highest standard. They are concerned that booth, chair, and/or space rental can lead to many problems, including:
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