CALFORNIA
Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 944226 • Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
Information: 1-800-952-5210 | www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
With the increasing cost of food and gas and the holidays just around the corner, the Bureau understands the financial hardships one may undergo during these hard economic times. Below are a few tips that can help save you some serious dough while complying with the Bureau’s rules and regulations.
Some people who return to the industry after a long break may find an unpleasant surprise when they attempt to renew their license. Licenses that are not renewed within 5 years are automatically cancelled out of the system, requiring the once licensee to re-apply, and perhaps re-exam in order to obtain a new license.
Licensees who do not renew every two years, but are within the 5 year period, are required to pay back fees for all the renewal cycles missed. Instead of paying the typical $50 every two years, the cosmetologist can be required to pay up to $225 in past renewal and delinquent fees in order to bring the license back to a current status.
If you’re working with an expired license, you risk the possibility of getting cited for unlicensed activity, which currently is a $1,000 fine.
To avoid delinquent fees, it is recommended that you renew your license(s) approximately 75 days prior to the expiration of your license(s). Delinquent fees range from $20 - $25 for each expired license on top of the typical renewal fees. If you do not receive a courtesy renewal notice 30-60 days prior to the expiration date of your license, contact the Bureau to see if we have your most current address and/or if there are any holds on your license.
The best way to avoid hefty and unwanted fines is to understand and comply with the Bureau’s rules and regulations. Our inspectors are required, by law, to conduct random and complaint driven inspections. This can result in hefty fines if your workplace and/or work practices are found to be in violation of the Bureau’s laws. Complying not only helps you to avoid costly citations, but it protects your customers and creates good business.
If you are cited in the future, you have the option to appeal your citation. When you appeal your citations, you are not required to pay those appealed violations until your matter is heard at a Disciplinary Review Committee hearing. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss your case and possibly have your citation modified and/or dismissed.
You can now also submit written testimony in lieu of attending the hearing in person. This not only saves you the cost of gas, but also the invaluable cost of your time. For more information on renewing your license online visit www.barbercosmo.ca.gov.
CALFORNIA
Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 944226 • Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
Information: 1-800-952-5210
www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
Staff Members:
Kristy Underwood — Executive Officer
Denise Johnson — Deputy Executive Officer
Theresa Rister — Board Analyst
The Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology does not endorse any article, product, advertisement, or service contained in this newspaper. If you have any questions or concerns about the contents of any article in this newspaper you believe may affect you as a licensee, you may write to: Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, P.O. Box 944226, Sacramento, California, 94244-226
