Online News Vol. 1, Issue 3 |
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology |
Update from the Director of the Professional Licensing Boards: This quarter we have continued to make improvements to the licensure process by implementing the first online applications. We currently have online applications available for 23 license types with plans to add more throughout the remainder of the year. There are many advantages to online applications, including ensured completion, decreased paper use, a higher degree of accuracy, and a faster application process. You can visit our website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb to see a complete list of online applications. Finally, during the third quarter we made significant progress in the outsourcing of the PLB Examination section. Outsourcing the exam function of PLB allows us to offer more testing locations for some license types, more testing opportunities and overall budget savings for the State of Georgia. More information will be available in the coming weeks as all outsourcing contracts are finalized. PLB is committed to continually seeking and implementing initiatives to enable us to provide you with the best service possible. We look forward to the opportunity to assist you in the very near future.
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The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology consists of nine members: five master cosmetologists, one esthetician, one manicurist, and two consumer members. Typically, the Board meets monthly for regular business and holds additional meetings for citation hearings. Board meetings and citation hearings are open to the public with the exception of executive session in which confidential matters such as complaints, disciplinary items, and applications are discussed. The Board is responsible for reviewing applications, administering examinations, licensing qualified applicants and regulating the professional practice of licensees throughout the state. Applicants for licensure must meet the required educational and training requirements before they are allowed to sit for the practical and written examination. Minutes from the Board meetings may be found on the Board’s website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/cosmetology. |
2009 Meetings: |
2009 Citation Hearings: October 19, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. November 16, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. |
| The Board meets at the Professional Licensing Board office in Macon. | |
Board Members: Martha Harris, ChairpersonCynthia Stein, Vice Chairperson Wanda A. Brown Betty Carlisle James Gaines Theresa Kendrick Evelyn Reid Michelle C. Turley John F. Siggers |
Board Staff: Lisa Durden |
Number of Active Licensees: Cosmetology Instructor: 591 |
Actions Taken by Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Meetings: July: The Board voted to deny the rule waiver variance and school application of Cutting Edge Beauty Institute, Snellville. The Board voted to lift probationary status for two licensees: The Board voted to accept the following policies: Policy # 4 Policy # 10 – Cosmetology schools licensed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology are required to notify the Board in writing regarding changes in instructors (when an instructor is hired or is no longer employed at a school). The Board voted to dismiss citation against the following establishment: The Board voted to accept consent agreements for licensure from the following individuals or establishments: The Board voted to approve continuing education provider Eric Gray, Bainbridge upon receipt of Department of Technical Adult Education guideline. The Board voted to refer the following licensees to the Attorney General’s office for revocation due to non-payment of citations: The Board voted to ratify cease and desist orders against the following individuals or establishments: • Karon Reddick d/b/a NHW Braids, Albany August 12: The Board voted to release from suspension for non-payment of student loan pursuant to request from the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation: The Board voted to lift probationary status of the following licensees: The Board voted to dismiss citations against the following establishments: The Board voted to accept consent agreements for probationary licensure from the following individuals: The Board voted to accept a consent agreement for reinstatement, which includes probationary licensure, from the following individual: The Board voted to approve the following continuing education provider: The Board voted to approve additional classes from the following continuing education provider: The Board voted to refer the following 26 licensees to the Attorney General’s office for revocation due to non-payment of citations: The Board voted to ratify fifty-one cease and desist orders to the following individuals for unlicensed practice: August 17: The Board voted to uphold citations against the following individuals or establishments: The Board voted to dismiss citations against the following individuals or establishments: The Board voted to uphold citations against the following individuals or establishments but reduce the fines: The Board voted to accept payment for fines resulting from citations against the following establishments: The Board voted to grant continuances for hearings on citations against the following establishments: The Board voted to uphold two citations against the following individual but to reduce the fine resulting from one of the citations: The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the Professional Licensing Boards in Macon. September 9: The Board voted to end the probation sanction for the following licensees: The Board voted to release the following licensee from probation imposed by the non-payment of a student loan: The Board voted to dismiss citations against the following establishments: The Board voted to reduce the fine against the following establishment: The Board voted to deny the following applications for licensure: The Board voted to accept consent agreement for licensure, which include probation, from the following individuals or establishments: The Board voted to accept a consent agreement for renewal, which includes probation, from the following individual: The Board voted to accept a consent agreement for reinstatement, which includes probation, from the following individual: The Board voted to ratify the following cease and desist orders for unlicensed practice: The Board voted to approve 11 continuing education classes for Aveda Services, Inc., Alexandria, VA. September 28: The Board voted to adopt amendments to the following rules: The Board voted to dismiss the remaining balance for a citation against the following establishment: The Board voted to dismiss citations against the following establishments: |
License Renewals: Licenses expire as follows: Master Cosmetologists – March 31 of even numbered years It is illegal to work as a cosmetologist with an expired license. How do I renew my license? The Professional Licensing Boards do not mail paper renewals unless requested. A paper renewal form may be requested by the licensee by calling the Board office at (478) 207-2440, or submitting a written request. Licensees may also call our automated system at (404) 463-1100 and request a paper renewal form using their personal identification number included in their renewal notice. Disciplinary Issues: The Board addresses these issues on a case-by-case basis and takes these matters very seriously applying sanctions to those who violate the Georgia Cosmetology Practice Act, Board rules, and policies. It is important that licensees review all laws, rules and policies that affect their profession. These may be found on the Board’s website at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/cosmetology. All public disciplinary actions will be reflected in the Board minutes which may be found on the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology website. Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation of a license, or other disciplinary actions may be found at O.C.G.A. § 43-10-15 and at O.C.G.A. § 43-1-19. State laws and Board rules may be found on the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology website. |
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Complaints Process Information: The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology to regulate the licensing and practice of cosmetology. The responsibility of administering the laws in O.C.G.A. § 43-10 is given to the Board, whose members are appointed by the Governor. This Board determines if applicants meet licensure requirements, promulgates rules, and considers complaints against licensees and allegations of unlicensed practice. The process for disposing of complaints is as follows: Complaint Form: Complaints must be reported to and received by the Board in writing. Written complaints may be submitted to the Board office or be submitted on-line at http://sos.georgia.gov/myverification/submitcomplaint.aspx. Documents received in connection with a complaint will not be returned. The complaint must contain sufficient factual evidence to indicate a clear violation of Georgia law or Board rule. Investigations: The Board gives serious consideration to all complaints. Further investigative action may be taken. Should you file a complaint, you may be contacted by a Board inspector or investigator for additional information. Investigative files are considered confidential for any purpose other than a hearing before the Board. However, the Board is authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. Citation Hearings: At citation hearings, a licensee who has received a citation may choose to bring an attorney to represent him or her, may question witnesses, and have an opportunity to dispute their cases before the Board. After hearing from the inspector and the licensee, the Board has to determine if an apparent violation of the licensing law or Board rules exists. The Board may then choose to uphold the fine, reduce the fine, or dismiss the citation. The Board may also ask for another inspection of the facility. If a citation is upheld or reduced by the Board and still has not been paid, the Board may refer the case to the Office of the Attorney General to initiate further disciplinary action. Notification Process: While the investigation is ongoing, the Board is unable to discuss the status of a complaint with anyone, including the complainant. When the Board has completed the case, the complainant will be notified in writing of the Board’s actions. All public disciplinary actions will be reflected in the Board minutes which may be found on the Board’s website. |
Sanitation Rules and Regulations: Do you have the most current version of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Sanitation Rules and Regulations posted in your salon or shop? Please access the most recent version of these at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/cosmetology. They may be found under Download Forms. |
Frequently Asked Questions: A list of frequently asked questions may be found on the Board’s website. If you cannot find an answer to your question, you may contact the Board office at (478) 207-2440. |