2026 Minnesota Statutes

155A.20 BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY CREATED; TERMS.

(a) A Board of Cosmetology is established to consist of seven members, appointed by the governor as follows:

(1) two cosmetologists, one of whom is recommended by a professional association of cosmetologists, nail technicians, and estheticians;

(2) two school instructors, one of whom is teaching at a public cosmetology school in the state and one of whom is teaching at a private cosmetology school in the state;

(3) one advanced practice esthetician;

(4) one nail technician; and

(5) one public member, as defined in section 214.02.

(b) All cosmetologist, advanced practice esthetician, and nail technician members must be currently licensed in the field of cosmetology, nail technology, or advanced practice esthiology in Minnesota; have practiced in the licensed occupation for at least five years immediately prior to their appointment; and have knowledge of sections 155A.21 to 155A.36 and Minnesota Rules, chapters 2105 and 2110.

(c) Membership terms, compensation of members, removal of members, the filling of membership vacancies, and fiscal year and reporting requirements must be as provided in sections 214.07 to 214.09. The provision of staff, administrative services, and office space; the review and processing of complaints; the setting of board fees; and other provisions relating to board operations must be as provided in chapter 214.

(d) Members appointed to fill vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal must serve during the unexpired term of their predecessors.

History:

2009 c 78 art 6 s 14,26; 2013 c 85 art 5 s 49; 2014 c 162 s 1; 2026 c 119 art 4 s 1,37