February 2010 - Washington
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
What does the new law require?
During the 2009 legislative session, Substitute Senate Bill 5391 was passed and signed by Governor Gregoire. This law requires all individuals who engage in the practice of body art, body piercing, or tattooing to become individually licensed. Tattooing as defined in the law includes Permanent Cosmetics. In addition to the “individual license”, a “location license” must be obtained for any shop or business or any individual operating independently (pay your own taxes) in an established shop. Employees are not required to have a location license.
When does the law take effect?
The law is effective July 1, 2010.
What happens next?
Over the past year, the Department has developed rules for this new law. We have worked closely with individuals who perform permanent cosmetics to ensure that the rules will create a safe and sanitary environment for the consumers of this state.
What we need you to do:
1. Sign up on our ListServ to receive updates by email at ListServ.wa.gov (look for Tattoo Body Art/Piercers LISTSERV)
2. Sign up on our stakeholder list by emailing us your address/contact information to doltattooandbodyart@dol.wa.gov
For updated information, frequently asked questions and more view our website: www.dol.wa.gov/business/tattoo.
We look forward to working with you. Please feel free to share this information with other individuals in your industry.
Benjamin M. Rogers, Program Manager
Body Art, Body Piercing and Tattoo
(360)664-6660
We are looking forward to an exciting year for the barber, cosmetology, esthetics and manicure industries. The Advisory Board and members from the industries have worked long and hard on re-writing the law that regulates their professions. This work has included updating, clarifying, deleting and adding language to make sure that the law is current with new industry trends and also ensures the safety of the public. We anticipate that the re-write will be completed by June 2010 and will be submitted to the legislature in the 2011 session.
We encourage everyone to attend these meetings to have an opportunity to provide input as we go through this arduous task. The Advisory Board meetings and Workshops schedule for 2011 are listed below. All meetings and workshops start at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
March 8, 2010
Meeting and Workshop
April 12, 2010
Workshop
May 10, 2010
Meeting and Workshop
June 14, 2010
Workshop
July 12, 2010
Meeting and Workshop
August 9, 2010
Workshop
September 13, 2010
Meeting and Workshop
October 11, 2010
Workshop
November 8, 2010
Meeting and Workshop
December 13, 2010
Tentative extra workshop
Location — All meetings and workshops will be held at:
Masonic Center, 455 North St Se, Tumwater, WA 98501. (360) 350-4984
For the most current information on the cosmetology program, visit our web site at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology. If you need to contact us, we can be reached at (360) 664-6626, or write to: Department of Licensing, Business and Profession Cosmetology Section, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington 98507
Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Estheticians, Barbers, Instructors, Salon/Shops, Personal Services Operators, and Mobil Services Operators can renew licenses online. Watch for your Notice to Renew in the mail and if you are eligible, you will receive a password and the website address. Visa or MasterCard are required for online payment.
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
Staff Members:
Director — Liz Luce
Administrator — Trudie Touchette
Assistant Administrator — Susan Colard
Administrative Assistant - Lawna Knight
Board Members:
Chair, Anne Martin
Vice Chair, Sylvia Garcia
Larry Geiger
Gary Howse
Janice Hoggatt
James Moran
Kathleen Sather
Mary Tanneberg
Jeff Oslon
Alecia Sullivan
