PA Cosmetology State Laws Questions with Correct Answers When was the Cosmetology Law passed? - Correct Answer May 3, 1933 The Cosmetology Law is also known as - Correct Answer PL (Public Law) 242 Define Board - Correct Answer State Board of Cosmetology Define Bureau - Correct Answer Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the Department of the State Define Department - Correct Answer Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of the State Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do? - Correct Answer Hold one public hearing Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology? - Correct Answer The Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Affairs How many members are on the State Board? - Correct Answer 13, including the Commissioner Where are the trade names registered? - Correct Answer Department of State, Corporation Bureau What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name? - Correct Answer Any name other than the owner's name What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law? - Correct Answer To promote public health and safety The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons? - Correct Answer Powder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars? - Correct Answer These products must be removed from jars with spatulas In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor? - Correct Answer Articles dropped on the floor must not be used again until they have been disinfected properly What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications? - Correct Answer A client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period 1 / 2
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin? - Correct Answer With cotton pledgets or sterilized gauze What is the State Law concerning hair tinting? - Correct Answer Must follow manufacturer directions and the regulations of the FDA that appear on or within the container or packaging of the product Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck? - Correct Answer To prevent the cape from becoming "common use of" What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon? - Correct Answer They must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use When is it unlawful to practice without a license? - Correct Answer It is prohibited to practice or teach cosmetology for compensation or to use and maintain any place for the practice or teaching of cosmetology for compensation What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed? - Correct Answer Diagram of the shop layout and completion of all State and local requirements What is the minimum age required to own a salon? - Correct Answer Owner must be 18 years of age What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon? - Correct Answer 180 square feet and at least 10 feet wide How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon? - Correct Answer 60 square feet Who is in charge of the salon? - Correct Answer The owner or the designated person in charge of the salon in the owner's absence How does the State Board Inspector know who is in charge of the salon? - Correct Answer The name of the owner and/or designated in charge must be posted in a conspicuous place in the salon and be readily available during regular business hours to State Board Inspectors What method of advertising is used to identify the entrance to a salon? - Correct Answer A sign at or near the main entrance to the salon that is visible from the road When is a salon subject to inspection? - Correct Answer Any reasonable time during normal business hours What Board Representative inspects the salon? - Correct Answer A representative of the Board of Law Enforcement Division
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