Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-6-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 250-X-6-.01 - Candidate Examinations

(1) Candidates for licensure must meet requirements of this chapter, make application, pay the appropriate examination fee and pass the appropriate examination.

(2) Candidates furnishing proof of eligibility for licensure examination must receive a temporary work permit before performing services for the public.

(3) Candidates failing the prescribed written or practical examination shall be entitled to two additional attempts.

(4) Candidates failing an exam on the third attempt shall take the following action:

(a) Barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists and instructors shall complete 375 hours of training in school before reapplying for examination.

(b) Natural hair stylists and waxers shall complete 75 hours of training in school before reapplying for examination.

(5) Candidates for licensure must furnish their own supplies and implements for any practical examination.

(6) A grade of at least 70% is required to pass licensure examinations, except for instructor examinations which require a grade of at least 80% to pass.

(7) Candidates who cancel a scheduled examination or fail to appear for a scheduled examination must pay a rescheduling fee unless the cancellation or failure to appear was caused by an emergency or act of God.

(8) No member of the Board may attend rater training for candidate examinations or actively participate in rating candidates.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-6-.01

Filed September 24, 1982. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. New Rule: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed June 13, 2006; effective July 18, 2006. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Amended: Filed November 6, 2007; effective December 11, 2007. Amended: Filed April 18, 2008; effective May 23, 2008. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2016, eff. 9/9/2016.

Chapter 250-X-6, Schools of Cosmetology was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Author: Bob McKee

Statutory Authority:Code of AL 1975, § 34-7 A-3(d)