Section 317A.030 - Board of Cosmetology - Membership - Compensation(1) There is created an independent agency of the state government to be known as the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology, which shall have complete supervision over the administration of the provisions of this chapter relating to cosmetology, cosmetologists, schools of cosmetology, or esthetic practices or nail technology, students, estheticians, nail technicians, instructors of cosmetology, instructors of esthetic practices, or instructors of nail technology, cosmetology salons, esthetic salons, and nail salons.(2) The board shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) Four (4) of the members shall have been cosmetologists five (5) years prior to their appointment and shall reside in Kentucky:1. Two (2) of whom shall be cosmetology salon owners;2. One (1) of whom shall be a cosmetology teacher in public education and shall not own any interest in a cosmetology salon; and3. One (1) of whom shall be an owner of or one who shall have a financial interest in a licensed cosmetology school and shall be a member of a nationally recognized association of cosmetologists;(b) One (1) member shall be a licensed nail technician;(c) One (1) member shall be a licensed esthetician;(d) One (1) member shall be a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practices or businesses regulated; and(e) None of whom nor the executive director shall be financially interested in, or have any financial connection with, wholesale cosmetic supply or equipment businesses. At all times in the filling of vacancies of membership on the board, this balance of representation shall be maintained.
(3) Appointments shall be for a term of two (2) years, ending on February 1.(4) The Governor shall not remove any member of the board except for cause.(5) The board shall elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.(6) Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any board business.(7) Each member of the board shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each day of attendance at board meetings, and shall be reimbursed for necessary traveling expenses and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties pertaining to official business of the board.(8) The board shall hold meetings at the place in the state and at the times deemed necessary by the board to discharge its duties.Amended by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 25,§ 2, eff. 7/15/2024.Amended by 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 235,§ 4, eff. 7/13/2022.Amended by 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 46,§ 14, eff. 3/30/2018.Amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 152,§ 3, eff. 7/11/2012. Amended 1998, Ky. Acts ch. 194, sec. 8, effective 7/15/1998. -- Amended 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 82, sec. 3, effective 7/15/1996. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 139, sec. 1, effective 7/13/1990. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 136, effective 7/13/1984. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 390, sec. 1, effective 7/15/1980. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 206, sec. 12. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 354, sec. 3.